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COURT HEARINGS CRIME DO KWON SAM BANKMAN-FRIED SEC

Judge sets Terraform founder Do Kwon’s trial for January 2026 in ‘unprecedented’ move, urges plea negotiations

The criminal trial of Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been tentatively scheduled for late January of next year. Kwon, who pleaded not guilty, could face up to 130 years in prison if convicted of the nine charges related to the collapse of his failed TerraUST stablecoin.

theblock.co • 08/01/2025 - 22:30 PM

COINBASE SEC

NY judge grants Coinbase's move for an interlocutory appeal, putting SEC's case on pause

A New York judge granted Coinbase an interlocutory appeal, pausing the SEC's lawsuit, as conflicts on the Howey Test's application to crypto-assets necessitate review by the Second Circuit.

theblock.co • 07/01/2025 - 21:34 PM

ANALYST REPORTS BITCOIN DONALD TRUMP ETHEREUM FCA MEMECOINS MICROSTRATEGY SEC SPOT BITCOIN ETF TOKENIZATION

The Daily: Bernstein sets out 10 crypto predictions for 2025, MicroStrategy buys another $101 million worth of bitcoin and more

Bernstein analysts predict strong crypto growth in 2025, MicroStrategy's bitcoin purchase, Ripple hires shift to U.S., GSR receives FCA approval, and Vitalik Buterin liquidates memecoins for charity.

theblock.co • 06/01/2025 - 19:06 PM

ANALYST REPORTS BITCOIN CONGRESS DONALD TRUMP ETHEREUM INVESTMENT FIRMS MINING COMPANIES SEC SOLANA SPOT BITCOIN ETF SPOT ETHEREUM ETF TETHER USDC

Bernstein makes 10 predictions for 2025 as crypto enters its 'Infinity Age'

Bernstein analysts predict significant growth in crypto, with Bitcoin reaching $200K and stablecoins surpassing $500B by 2025, driven by regulatory clarity, corporate adoption, and AI integration.

theblock.co • 06/01/2025 - 11:19 AM

2024 ELECTIONS CFTC CONGRESS HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE SEC SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE

New Congress, new crack at crypto legislation: what's up next on the Hill in 2025

U.S. lawmakers may advance cryptocurrency legislation in 2023, with a focus on stablecoin regulation and the FIT21 bill, amid a pro-crypto Congress and shifting political dynamics.

theblock.co • 26/12/2024 - 10:01 AM

2024 ELECTIONS SEC

What's next at the SEC in a post-Gary Gensler era

At the end of November, SEC Chair Gary Gensler and Democratic Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga both said they were stepping away from the SEC. Trump’s pick for SEC Chair Paul Atkins “truly understands crypto,” said Alison Mangiero, executive director at the Proof of Stake Alliance, in an interview with The Block.

theblock.co • 26/12/2024 - 08:01 AM

2024 ELECTIONS AIRDROP BITCOIN BLACKROCK DONALD TRUMP GARY GENSLER INVESTMENT FIRMS MINING COMPANIES ROLLUPS SEC TOKENS ZKSYNC

Crypto's 12 biggest stories of 2024: From Bitcoin ETFs to Hamster Kombat and even the FBI

2024 was a significant year for crypto, with major stories including Bitcoin ETFs, Sam Bankman-Fried's sentencing, and Donald Trump's pro-crypto presidential campaign.

theblock.co • 25/12/2024 - 10:01 AM

EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COUNCIL EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT EUROZONE REGULATION FCA SEC UK PARLIAMENT

How crypto tax rules in the US, UK and EU could impact your investments

The article discusses the complex and evolving tax implications of cryptocurrencies across the U.S., UK, and EU, emphasizing compliance and proactive tax planning for investors.

theblock.co • 24/12/2024 - 14:01 PM

SEC

SEC fines Jump Trading subsidiary $123 million for propping up TerraUSD stablecoin during depeg

The SEC and Tai Mo Shan, a subsidiary of Jump Trading’s crypto unit, have reached an agreement for the latter to pay about $123 million in fines after it spent $20 million to help prop up the TerraUSD stablecoin in May 2021. Tai Mo Shan will pay the penalty without admitting to or denying the SEC’s findings, pursuant to the agreement.

theblock.co • 21/12/2024 - 17:55 PM

BITCOIN DONALD TRUMP ETHEREUM FCA INVESTMENT FIRMS SEC SPOT BITCOIN ETF SPOT ETHEREUM ETF

The Daily: US Bitcoin ETFs witness record outflows, SEC approves first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum combo funds and more

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs face record outflows; first combo ETFs approved; crypto market downturn continues; Metaplanet raises funds for Bitcoin purchases; Copper withdraws UK application.

theblock.co • 20/12/2024 - 19:01 PM

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