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XRP’s Legal Status Unshaken Amid SEC Appeal – Ripple Prepares Counterstrike

October 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Ripple’s legal chief has reaffirmed that the core ruling declaring XRP not a security remains intact despite the appeal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulator’s move challenges several other aspects of the July 2023 ruling regarding XRP. Ripple plans to file a cross-appeal, as both parties brace for a prolonged legal […]

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UK judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case

20-Year Prison Sentence Looms for Man Accused of Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

October 18, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A North Carolina man has been indicted for allegedly laundering more than $380,000 in a wire fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. The suspect is accused of moving illicit funds through payment platforms and cryptocurrency exchanges, transferring over $240,000 to crypto addresses. The money laundering conspiracy charge could result in a 20-year prison […]

UK judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case

US Sends Crypto Promoter to Prison for 20 Years in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

October 17, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A cryptocurrency promoter was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors, particularly in Spanish-speaking U.S. communities. The scheme, disguised as a crypto mining operation, promised guaranteed returns but left victims unable to withdraw funds while promoters pocketed millions. The fraudster was ordered to forfeit over $3.6 […]

UK judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case

US Prosecutors Seek Reduced Sentence for Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein

October 16, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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U.S. prosecutors are requesting a reduced sentence for Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind the 2016 Bitfinex bitcoin heist, citing his significant cooperation in recovering stolen assets. Lichtenstein faces sentencing for stealing 120,000 bitcoin, worth $71 million at the time. U.S. Government Recommends Lighter Sentence for Bitfinex Hacker Due to Cooperation Prosecutors are recommending a lighter […]

UK judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case

Smart Contracts Achieve Legal Breakthrough in Argentina

October 15, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Smart contracts, the blockchain-automated programs, are now legal in Argentina after local jurisdiction recognized the enforceability of the first one. They can now be used to execute rental agreements, purchase payments, and other legal contracts, as cryptocurrency is now approved for use as payment in commercial contracts in the country. Smart Contracts Reach Legally Enforceable […]

UK judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case

Ripple CEO Slams SEC for Ignoring XRP Ruling, Claims Agency Oversteps Legal Authority

October 14, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Ripple’s CEO has intensified criticism of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of ignoring a court ruling that XRP is not a security and overstepping its legal bounds. His remarks came after Bitnomial Exchange filed a lawsuit against the SEC, disputing the regulator’s authority over XRP futures. The case adds to […]

UK judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case

Ripple Fires Back at SEC: Cross-Appeal Seeks to Overturn Unresolved XRP Issues

October 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Ripple has escalated its legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), filing a cross-appeal to challenge unresolved issues around XRP sales. This comes after the SEC sought to overturn parts of the rulings that cleared Ripple’s retail XRP transactions from securities violations. Ripple’s latest move aims to ensure the SEC’s arguments on […]

UK judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case

Prosecutors Recommend 18-Month Prison Term for Heather Morgan in Bitfinex Hack Case

October 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Heather Morgan, known by her rap persona “Razzlekhan,” could land an 18-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to laundering cryptocurrency linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Prosecutors described her role as pivotal in obscuring stolen bitcoin through complex schemes, despite not being part of the original theft. Her cooperation, and the influence of her husband, […]

UK judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case

Brazilian Authorities Launch Operation Targeting Entities Facilitating Crypto Money Laundering

October 11, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Alcacaria this Wednesday, aiming to thwart the action of a network focused on providing money laundering services using cryptocurrency. The operation involved 62 search warrants, 13 arrest warrants, and the seizure of funds of the involved entities in banks. Brazilian Authorities Execute Operation Alcacaria Against Crypto Money Laundering Actors […]

UK judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case

Legal Expert Jeremy Hogan Says SEC’s Move To Appeal Ruling in Lawsuit Against Ripple a Big Mistake – Here’s Why

October 6, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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A crypto legal expert says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to appeal a ruling in the Ripple Labs lawsuit is a huge mistake. The SEC first sued Ripple Labs in December 2020, alleging that the firm was selling the crypto asset XRP as an unregistered security. In October 2023, a judge ruled […]

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