The U.S. has accused a businessman of running an unlicensed cryptocurrency operation that allegedly enabled secretive “off-the-books” transactions. Unlicensed Crypto Transactions: Businessman Christopher Scanlon Indicted
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Ripple Escalates SEC Battle, Defends XRP’s Non-Security Classification
Ripple has filed a cross-appeal against the SEC, with its legal chief insisting that XRP’s non-security status remains untouchable due to strict court review limits.
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Ex-CEO Charged in Australia With Stealing $1.47M From Customer in Failed Bitcoin Deal
Grant Colthup, the ex-CEO of a defunct Australian cryptocurrency exchange, is facing fraud charges. He’s accused of misusing $1.47 million intended for bitcoin purchases. ASIC,
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XRP’s Legal Status Unshaken Amid SEC Appeal – Ripple Prepares Counterstrike
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
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20-Year Prison Sentence Looms for Man Accused of Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
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
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US Sends Crypto Promoter to Prison for 20 Years in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
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.
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