Gauntlet has decided to withdraw from its role as Risk Steward for Aave, pointing to governance and operational challenges as the main reasons. This announcement marks the end of a four-year collaboration that has helped in growing Aave. Gauntlet Ends Partnership With Aave Due to DAO Disputes Gauntlet, a blockchain risk management firm, has officially […]
Janet Yellen Calls for Crypto Regulation in Congressional Testimony, Citing Financial System Risks
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, in her forthcoming appearance before the House Financial Services Committee, is set to emphasize the potential dangers the cryptocurrency industry presents to financial stability, advocating for legislative action to regulate digital assets effectively. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Urges Congress to Act on Crypto Regulation Amid Financial System Concerns U.S. Treasury Secretary […]
SEC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Crypto Company Debt Box, Citing Inaccuracies in Court
The SEC has decided to abandon its lawsuit against Debt Box, a crypto company previously accused of defrauding investors of millions. This decision follows the SEC’s acknowledgment of presenting misleading information in court, a revelation that undermines the agency’s case and credibility. Inaccuracies in Court Lead SEC to Drop Fraud Case Against Crypto Firm Debt […]
Terra’s Do Kwon Seeks Trial Delay, Citing Extradition Holdup
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has requested that the judge in his fraud case delay the trial date, currently set for Jan. 29, 2024, because Kwon is still tied up in extradition proceedings in Montenegro. Terra’s Do Kwon Requests Trial Postponement Due to Extradition Issues In a letter to U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff dated […]
DOJ Halts Second Trial Against FTX’s Bankman Fried, Citing Sufficiency of Initial Evidence and ‘Public Interest’
On Dec. 29, 2023, past 6 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), the Department of Justice (DOJ) conveyed in a letter to Judge Lewis Kaplan its decision to not move forward with a subsequent trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, the ex-CEO of FTX. FTX’s Bankman Fried Avoids Second Trial According to several reports on Friday evening, prosecutors have […]