A Montenegro appeals court has reversed an order to extradite Do Kwon, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind Terraform Labs, to South Korea. Kwon is wanted for his alleged role in the company’s collapse, which caused a $ 40 billion loss and impacted global crypto markets. Both South Korea and the U.S. have sought his extradition …
Coinbase Continues to Fight for Crypto Clarity, Challenging SEC Overreach in Court
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has filed a reply memorandum supporting its motion to certify an interlocutory appeal in its lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which alleges that certain digital asset transactions conducted by Coinbase constitute the sale of unregistered securities. Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, explained that the crypto exchange’s position […]
Nigerian Prison Agency Held Responsible for Court Absence of Jailed Binance Executive
The Nigerian Correctional Service recently faced accusations of failing to bring Tigran Gambaryan, a jailed Binance executive, to a court hearing on May 22. A lawyer representing the Nigerian revenue collection agency subsequently requested the court to adjourn proceedings. This would allow him to investigate the reasons behind Gambaryan’s absence. Gambaryan Key to Nigeria’s Tax […]
SEC’s Regulatory Overreach Challenged in Court: Motion Filed to Vacate ‘Dealer’ Rule
Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas and Blockchain Association filed a motion on May 17 to vacate the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new Dealer Rule. The plaintiffs’ counsel argues that the SEC’s expanded definition of “dealer” exceeds its statutory authority under the Securities Exchange Act, particularly affecting the digital asset industry. The brief asserts […]
Court Approves Crypto Lender Genesis’ $3 Billion Payout to Customers
Crypto lender Genesis Global obtained court approval Friday to return approximately $ 3 billion to its customers as part of its bankruptcy liquidation. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane approved Genesis’ Chapter 11 plan, overruling an objection from its equity owner, Digital Currency Group (DCG), which argued that repayments should be based on January 2023 …