John Deaton, a U.S. lawyer known for his pro-crypto stance, is reportedly considering a run against Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. The Republicans are eager to nominate a formidable candidate against Warren. This strategy could compel her to concentrate on her political survival, potentially diverting her focus from supporting other Democrats. Pro-Crypto U.S. Lawyer to Decide […]
Venezuelan Attorney General Alleges Exxonmobil Financed Opposition to Essequibo’s Ballot With Cryptocurrency
Tarek William Saab, the Venezuelan attorney general, stated that Exxonmobil, a U.S.-based oil and gas company, used intermediaries and cryptocurrency to finance actions against the ballot where Venezuelans were consulted about their position on the ongoing Essequibo claim. Fourteen arrest warrants were issued for individuals who allegedly conspired against the country. Exxonmobil Used Cryptocurrency in […]
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Attorney Paints Picture of Mistakes, Not Crimes, in Closing Argument
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer Mark Cohen gave a final argument Wednesday, portraying the FTX founder as someone who “did his best” and made mistakes but did not commit crimes. Bankman-Fried’s Lawyer: ‘Mistakes Are Not a Crime’ Sam Bankman-Fried‘s attorney, Mark Cohen, is well-known for representing convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell. This year, he is defending …
Gemini, Genesis, DCG Face $1B Fraud Lawsuit by NY Attorney General; Gemini Says It’s the ‘Victim’ in Scandal
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against crypto companies Gemini Trust Company, Genesis Global Capital, and its parent company Digital Currency Group (DCG) for allegedly defrauding over 230,000 investors out of more than $ 1 billion. The lawsuit claims the companies lied about the risks of their lending program and tried …
US Court Dismisses Former Celsius Network CEO’s Motion to Block New York Attorney General’s Lawsuit
Former Celsius Network Alex Mashinsky will now have to defend himself against a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James after a New York County Supreme Court Justice rejected his attempts to have the suit dismissed. The court’s decision blocks the attempt by Mashinsky to stop James from seeking to preclude him from […]