Two lead attorneys for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the case against crypto firm Debt Box have reportedly resigned. This followed a federal judge sanctioning the SEC for its “gross abuse of power” after the agency made “materially false and misleading representations” in its lawsuit against the cryptocurrency firm. Lead Attorneys in […]
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Issues Crypto Investing Advice — Lawyers See as Prelude to Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has advised investors to be cautious when considering crypto investments. His advice followed a series of warnings he issued the day before regarding the risks of crypto investing. The SEC is expected to green-light multiple spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Wednesday. Gary Gensler’s Advice to […]
Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Challenge Core of Fraud Case, Questioning Fiduciary Ties Under English Law
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are seeking to instruct the jury that no trust or fiduciary relationship existed between the crypto exchange and its customers, a key part of the prosecution’s fraud case. Bankman-Fried’s Attorneys Question Trust Ties In an addendum to earlier requests, Sam Bankman-Fried‘s attorneys argue that under English law, which governs FTX’s terms […]
Bankman-Fried Lawyers Claim He’s Not Getting Enough Adderall
Attorneys for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried say he’s having trouble focusing during his criminal trial because he’s not getting his prescribed dose of Adderall each day. In a letter to the judge Sunday, lawyers said Bankman-Fried has gone without his medication most of the day, leaving him unable to concentrate as the defense prepares to […]
Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Seek Another Attempt at Temporary Release
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are making another attempt to have the disgraced FTX founder temporarily released from jail before his October trial, claiming he needs better access to prepare his defense properly. Lawyers Cite Bankman-Fried’s Indispensable Knowledge for Complex Trial Preparation In a letter to U.S. judge Lewis Kaplan filed Monday, Sam Bankman-Fried’s attorneys …