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CFTC Chairman Michael Selig defends federal oversight of prediction markets in a congressional hearing.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig Vows to Defend Federal Oversight of Prediction Markets

February 18, 2026 j n

Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a significant move that underscores a growing regulatory clash, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig has formally intervened to defend the agency’s authority over prediction markets. The chairman filed an amicus brief and made public statements affirming the CFTC’s commitment to federal oversight, a stance that directly challenges […]

A team of lawyers discussing crypto and blockchain legal strategy in a modern office.

Essential Crypto Law Firms: The Top 5 Leaders in Blockchain Legal Advisory for 2026

February 16, 2026 j n

Global, March 2026: Navigating the complex legal landscape of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology requires specialized expertise. As digital assets mature from niche innovation to mainstream financial instruments, the demand for sophisticated legal guidance has surged. This analysis identifies the top five crypto law firms positioned as leaders in blockchain legal advisory for 2026, based on […]

Anatoly Legkodymov, a crypto entrepreneur, faces a potential US-Russia prisoner swap for his 20-year sentence.

Anatoly Legkodymov: Crypto Entrepreneur’s 20-Year Prison Sentence Hinges on Tense US-Russia Prisoner Swap

February 11, 2026 j n

New York, April 2025: The fate of Russian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Anatoly Legkodymov, who faces a potential 20-year sentence in the United States, now appears intertwined with the delicate and often contentious arena of international diplomacy. Recent reports indicate U.S. officials are considering including Legkodymov in a potential prisoner swap with Russia, a move that could […]

Courtroom scene depicting the sentencing of SafeMoon CEO for a $10 million cryptocurrency fraud.

Shocking Sentence: SafeMoon CEO Gets 8 Years for $10M Crypto Fraud Scheme

February 11, 2026 j n

Brooklyn, New York – November 2024: In a landmark ruling that sends a powerful message to the volatile cryptocurrency industry, former SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud. U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall delivered the decisive sentence, concluding a case that laid […]

Courtroom scene depicting the sentencing in the Daren Li $73 million cryptocurrency fraud case.

Crypto Scam Mastermind Receives Devastating 20-Year Sentence for $73M Global Fraud

February 10, 2026 j n

Los Angeles, California – April 2025: In a landmark ruling underscoring the severe legal consequences for financial crimes in the digital age, a federal court has delivered a devastating blow to cryptocurrency fraud. Daren Li, the mastermind behind a sophisticated global investment scam, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme […]

Legal documents and cryptocurrency charts illustrate the DOJ's 2014 email about Ripple and Stellar.

Explosive: DOJ Files Reveal 2014 Epstein Email Urging Ripple & Stellar Sell-Off – CTO Schwartz Denies Links

February 2, 2026 j n

New York, April 2025: The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed a startling document that casts a new light on the periphery of the cryptocurrency industry. An email from 2014 shows an associate pleading with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to divest holdings in two major digital assets: Ripple (XRP) and […]

A judge's gavel and legal documents representing the Nevada court's restraining order against Polymarket operator Blockratize.

Polymarket Faces Critical Nevada Restraining Order: A Two-Week Ban on Event Contracts

February 2, 2026 j n

Las Vegas, Nevada, March 2025: A Nevada district court has issued a significant two-week temporary restraining order against Blockratize, the corporate operator of the decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket. This decisive legal action, first reported by Wu Blockchain, immediately prohibits the company from offering or facilitating sports and event-based prediction contracts within the state’s borders. […]

U.S. Department of Justice secures legal title to over $400 million in Helix cryptocurrency mixer assets.

Helix Cryptocurrency Mixer: U.S. DOJ Secures Stunning $400M+ Asset Forfeiture

January 30, 2026 j n

Washington, D.C., February 2025: In a landmark enforcement action, the U.S. Department of Justice has secured legal title to more than $400 million in assets connected to the cryptocurrency mixer Helix. This decisive move follows the November 2024 sentencing of Helix founder Larry Harmon to 36 months in prison and represents one of the largest […]

Daejeon District Court dismisses Upbit user lawsuit over martial law outage losses.

Dunamu Lawsuit Dismissed: Court Rules Upbit Not Liable for Martial Law Outage Losses

January 26, 2026 j n

Daejeon, South Korea, January 15, 2025: A South Korean district court has delivered a significant ruling for the cryptocurrency industry, dismissing a damages lawsuit against Dunamu, the operator of the Upbit exchange. The case centered on losses a user claimed during a system failure that coincided with the country’s declaration of martial law in late […]

SEC drops Gemini Earn lawsuit marking a regulatory shift in cryptocurrency enforcement

SEC Lawsuit Dismissal: A Stunning Shift in Crypto Regulation as Gemini Earn Case Closes

January 24, 2026 CryptoExpert

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally dismissed its high-profile civil lawsuit against Gemini Trust Company, effectively closing the contentious Gemini Earn case. This decisive action, filed in a New York federal court on January 19, 2025, represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing dialogue […]

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