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Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Requests Leniency, Asks for No Prison Sentence

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is seeking leniency in her sentencing for her role in the FTX fraud. Her lawyers have filed a sentencing memorandum emphasizing her…

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Operation Niflheim: Brazilian Authorities Crack Down on $9.7 Billion Crypto Money Laundering Rings

The Brazilian Federal Police dismantled an operation that used crypto to launder money from criminal sources, sending it abroad. Operation Niflheim involved the issuance of eight arrest warrants and 19…

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Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison’s Attorneys Seek Leniency Ahead of Sentencing

According to a late Tuesday filing from her lawyers, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, should be sentenced to time served and supervised release. The request comes ahead…

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CFTC Loses Round One: Kalshi Cleared to Offer US Election Bets

A federal judge this week sided with the prediction market Kalshi’s motion for summary judgment in its legal battle with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This decision opens…

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First Seizure of Stablecoins Recorded in Argentina as Authorities Disrupt Money Laundering Operation

In what local media are calling the first operation of its kind, the Argentine judicial system ordered the seizure of nearly $28,600 in stablecoins from a criminal organization that used…

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US Court Imposes $209 Million Penalty in Crypto Ponzi Scheme

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has ordered an Oregon resident and his entities to pay over $209 million in penalties for running Ponzi schemes disguised…

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Court Upholds $1,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California

A California Superior Court has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law, which includes a $1,000 daily withdrawal limit for cryptocurrency ATMs. The law also requires crypto ATM operators to obtain…

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UN Raises Human Rights Concerns in Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Case

The United Nations has expressed serious concerns about the arrest and charges against Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, citing potential human rights issues. A U.N. spokeswoman called for adherence to…

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Coinbase Legal Chief Criticizes SEC’s Vague Position on FTX Plan — Says Investors Deserve ‘Way Better’

Coinbase’s chief legal officer has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its ambiguous position regarding FTX’s proposal to repay creditors using stablecoins or other cryptocurrencies. Although the…

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