After the Samourai Wallet indictment, the cryptocurrency community discovered that the Bitcoin blockchain analysis platform OXT is no longer operational, as it was acquired by the Samourai team in December 2017. On April 25, Laurentmt, a co-founder of OXT and bitcoin advocate, revealed the closure on the social media site X with the statement, “RIP […]
US Prosecutors Seek 36-Month Sentence for Binance’s Changpeng Zhao Over Legal Violations
Federal prosecutors have recommended a 36-month prison sentence for Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s former CEO, for U.S. law violations. Prosecutors contend Zhao’s deliberate non-compliance facilitated massive unlawful transactions, impacting national security and financial systems. CZ’s Legal Woes Deepen With Proposed Three-Year Prison Term Changpeng Zhao, referred to as “CZ” and the brain […]
FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Agrees to Settlement, Aids Legal Action Against Celebrities
In a significant turn of events, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to a settlement with investors, providing crucial cooperation in ongoing lawsuits against high-profile celebrities. The settlement, pending court approval, could mark a pivotal moment in the extensive legal battles following the crypto exchange’s colossal collapse. Former Crypto Tycoon and Now Convicted Inmate […]
Worldcoin Faces Over $1 Million in Fines in Buenos Aires for Legal Violations
Worldcoin, the biometric iris scanning digital ID organization, is being accused by the government of Buenos Aires of several transgressions, including contradictions regarding the treatment of users’ digital information. Buenos Aires considers that the company exposes users to several unfair clauses, including those describing the possible interruption of the service. Worldcoin Faces Over $ …
Cryptocurrencies Not Banned, Vietnam Requires Legal Framework for Regulation — Govt Official
A government official from Vietnam has stated that cryptocurrencies are not prohibited. However, the country urgently needs to establish a legal framework to regulate their use, the official said. The Finance Ministry has been tasked with drafting a framework to govern crypto assets, which is due for completion by May 2025. Finance Ministry Directed to […]