Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former chief executive of the bankrupt cryptocurrency firm Celsius, was arrested on Thursday and charged with fraud, federal prosecutors said.Mr. Mashinsky was also sued by […]
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Back to news homeCrypto Crackdown: Coinbase and Binance Lawsuits Shake Markets
In more blows to the cryptocurrency sector, two of its biggest players were sued this week by the Securities and Exchange Commission: On Monday, the agency filed charges against Binance, […]
SEC Accuses Binance of Mishandling Funds and Lying to Regulators
The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, of mishandling customer funds as well as lying to regulators and investors about its operations in a […]
Elizabeth Holmes Opens Up About Her Theranos Trial and What Comes Next
Mr. Evans took a few calls for work while I was visiting. I asked what he does. “A lot of different stuff, investing, starting companies,” he replied, without elaborating. How […]
The Crypto Detectives Are Cleaning Up
Before a new breed of cryptocurrency detectives helped bring him down, Ryan Felton marketed his crypto scheme with a grandiose promise: He was creating “Netflix on the blockchain.”He called the […]
SPAC Tied to Trump Media Rushes to Complete Deal
Nearly 18 months ago, an obscure investment banker unveiled a blockbuster deal: His so-called blank-check company would bankroll a social media outfit that former President Donald J. Trump planned to […]
Do Kwon, Crypto Fugitive, Led a Very Public Life While on the Run
Do Kwon, the founder of the failed crypto company Terraform Labs, is facing charges by the authorities in both South Korea and the United States. Read More
Government Cracks Down on Crypto Industry With Flurry of Actions
Cryptocurrency executives hoped that 2023 would herald a new beginning after a year of disastrous setbacks. Instead, the industry has found itself on the receiving end of an aggressive government […]
FTX Inquiry Expands as Prosecutors Reach Out to Former Executives
Federal prosecutors are scrutinizing a growing array of people tied to Sam Bankman-Fried’s collapsed cryptocurrency empire, including his father, his brother and former colleagues, as part of a rapidly expanding […]
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Gamed Markets, Crypto Rivals Say
Since his company imploded, Mr. Bankman-Fried has repeatedly denied accusations that he tried to manipulate cryptocurrency markets. In a text message, he compared his company’s efforts to bolster the price […]