Texas Crypto Company Lejilex and CFAT Sue SEC Over Regulatory Overreach

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog News

A Texas-based crypto company, Lejilex, in partnership with the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT), has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alleging regulatory overreach and seeking clarity on the classification of digital...

White & Case LLP Bolsters White Collar Practice with Ladan Stewart’s Addition

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog News

Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its White Collar Practice with the appointment of Ladan Stewart, a seasoned US Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement attorney and civil litigator, as its New York Partner. Stewart’s experience,...

Greg Solano Becomes CEO of Yuga Labs, Replacing Daniel Alegre

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog News

Greg Solano, one of the creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) nonfungible token (NFT) collection, has been appointed as the new CEO of Yuga Labs, replacing Daniel Alegre, who assumed the role last April. Solano confirmed his return to the CEO position in a Feb....

Virginia Senate Committee Proposes Funds for Crypto and AI Commissions

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 21, 2024 | Blog News

A Virginia senate committee has put forth a proposal allocating an annual combined fund of £39,240 for two newly established commissions focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. The Subcommittee on General Government of the Senate Finance and...

Japan’s FSA Clarifies Stance on P2P Crypto Transactions

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 21, 2024 | Blog News

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), the country’s primary financial regulator, has provided clarification on peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto transactions following recent recommendations to local banks. In a letter dated Feb. 14, the FSA urged banks to...

U.S. Authorities Urge Federal Judge to Accept Plea Deal with Binance

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 21, 2024 | Blog News

U.S. prosecutors have urged a federal judge to approve a plea deal with cryptocurrency exchange Binance Holdings, asserting that the proposed penalties align with the severity of Binance’s deliberate violations of U.S. laws. The charges against Binance primarily...