Justice

The former CEO of Celsius, Alex Mashinsky, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for fraud by a federal court in New York. A surprising decision, at a time when Donald Trump begins his second term with several presidential pardons granted to major figures in the crypto sphere. While markets were predicting a light sentence, this conviction shows that certain red lines will not be crossed.

As the standoff between Binance and the SEC shapes the regulatory future of crypto in the United States, both parties are seeking a new 60-day judicial stay. A strong signal, indicative of a possible strategic shift within the regulator, and a likely signing of an agreement between the two parties.

OpenSea, the global leader in the NFT market, is stepping up against the SEC. On April 9, 2025, the platform sent a formal letter to Commissioner Hester Peirce to defend a clear point: NFTs are not financial securities, and OpenSea is neither a broker nor an exchange.

James Murphy is suing the U.S. government under a FOIA complaint, hoping to obtain documents regarding the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, following revelations from a DHS agent about a meeting in 2019.

The billionaire Trump has transformed his setbacks into financial levers. Thanks to Truth Social and his crypto projects, he is multiplying his wealth by playing with expectations and speculations.

The battle between Ripple and the SEC lasted four years, plunging the crypto market into increasing uncertainty. Thus, investors remained skeptical, while XRP faced constant pressure on its legitimacy. Against all odds, the SEC dropped its lawsuits, a decision perceived as a historic victory for Ripple and a decisive turning point for its native token.

Durov flies to Dubai, leaving behind French justice. A stroke of genius or the last act before the fall? The crypto world holds its breath.

The SEC's case against Ripple is reaching a decisive turning point. After more than four years of legal confrontation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears ready to close this emblematic case. This trial, one of the most publicized in cryptocurrency history, has raised a fundamental question: Is XRP a financial security subject to U.S. stock market regulations? While the stakes extend far beyond Ripple and its native token, the outcome of the case could reshape the regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies in the United States.

A model employee? Rather an illusion. Behind her Excel files, Ho Kai Xin embezzled 5.7 million in crypto. The Singaporean justice system offers her a 10-year stay behind bars.

Legal battles between the SEC and crypto platforms have become commonplace, but a 60-day pause in the Binance case surprises observers. In a climate of rising tension around crypto regulation, this joint decision marks a strategic shift. At the origin of this development is the establishment of a Crypto Task Force within the SEC, an initiative that could reshape the authorities' approach to the industry. This moratorium presents two scenarios: a tightening of the rules or a willingness for more structured compromise with market participants.

Court decisions regarding cryptocurrencies play a key role in the evolution of sector regulation. Indeed, when it comes to stolen funds, the issue becomes even more sensitive, as it pits the principle of confiscation against that of restitution to the victims. The case of the Bitfinex hack in 2016, one of the largest Bitcoin thefts in history, crystallizes these tensions. After the seizure of 94,643 BTC by US authorities, the courts are questioning the appropriateness of returning them to Bitfinex. Such a decision could create a major legal precedent, which would influence the future management of cryptocurrencies seized by the courts.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Pump.fun, the memecoin creation platform on the Solana blockchain, accusing it of selling unregistered securities and promoting "pump-and-dump" schemes. The complaint, filed on January 30, 2025, in a federal court in New York by Diego Aguilar, alleges that all cryptocurrencies issued on Pump.fun are "unregistered securities", representing an evolution of Ponzi schemes and pump-and-dump! The platform is said to have generated nearly 500 million dollars in fees related to these activities.

Ripple Labs recently requested the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to set a deadline of April 16, 2025, for filing its counter-brief in its ongoing litigation with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). This request, which could be decisive for both parties, represents a legal strategy by Ripple to challenge certain rulings of the district court that favored the SEC regarding the sales of the XRP crypto.

A federal court in Texas has just overturned the sanctions imposed against the crypto mixing protocol, Tornado Cash. This decision marks a turning point in the regulation of privacy technologies and could redefine the authorities' approach to decentralized protocols.

Pump.fun, the kingdom of crypto, falls into the abyss: ethical scandals, imminent lawsuits, and ruined users. A saga where the glitzy turns dark.

Cryptos have been evolving for years in a regulatory gray area, but the latest decision by the U.S. Supreme Court marks a decisive turning point for Binance. By rejecting the platform's request, the highest American court confirms that securities laws apply to transactions conducted on its servers, even if the company does not have a physical headquarters in the United States. This verdict paves the way for a class action lawsuit initiated by investors, who accuse Binance of selling unregistered cryptos. Already under pressure after a series of lawsuits and a multi-billion dollar settlement with the Department of Justice, the exchange and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, are facing intensified legal challenges. This setback raises a key question: Are the United States imposing their authority over the entire global crypto market?

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, appeared before a U.S. judge on January 2, 2025, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering. This hearing marks a key milestone in a case that has shaken the crypto world since the collapse of the Terra ecosystem.

The UK Court of Appeal has just rejected Craig Wright's attempt to challenge the ruling that stated he was not Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. The court notably pointed out that the appeal arguments included "multiple lies" and "fake authorities."

Trump and Gaetz, two Bitcoin cowboys. One invests in the White House, the other in Justice, ready to cheer up crypto America.

Stuck for a few months, CZ emerges from the dungeon and returns as the king of Bitcoin! Apparently, crypto has some bounce.

Alejandro Toledo, former president of Peru, has been sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison for corruption and money laundering.

The latest legal developments between Ripple and the SEC could revolutionize the future of crypto! XRP is at risk...

Under the sun of the SEC, no shadow for the XRP ETF: the crypto market waits, Bitwise is brooding.

Ethereum, title or not? The SEC puts a stop to Consensys, but the match is far from over.

Sam Bankman-Fried, or how to contest 25 years in prison by loudly claiming that the judge was wrong.

A 25-year-old man from Florida has been sentenced to 47 years in prison for orchestrating a series of violent burglaries aimed at stealing millions in crypto. This case highlights the resurgence of violent crimes related to cryptocurrencies.

The SEC is getting angry and making the big fish of crypto cry. Record fines to calm the cowboys!

After the arrest of its CEO Pavel Durov in France, Telegram is making a major strategic shift regarding its privacy policy and international presence.