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Celsius Network Announces Court Approval of Reorganization Plan
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Celsius Network Announces Court Approval of Reorganization Plan

Celsius Network has received court approval for its Plan of Reorganization, which aims to transform the company into a creditor-owned bitcoin mining firm, with over 95% creditor support, and aim for a 2024 Chapter 11 emergence.

Lawyers for SBF time to discuss additional bail conditions
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Lawyers for SBF time to discuss additional bail conditions

Sam Bankman-lawyers Fried's requested extra time to negotiate bail terms and identify a technical expert.

A Colombian court recently hosted its first legal trial in the metaverse
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A Colombian court recently hosted its first legal trial in the metaverse

The metaverse hosted Colombia's Magdalena Administrative Court's February 15 session. Maria Quinones, the court's Magistrate, called it "realer than a video call."

Former facilities worker who allegedly set up a secret cryptocurrency mining operation
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Former facilities worker who allegedly set up a secret cryptocurrency mining operation

After skipping a court arraignment session, Nadeam Nahas faces arrest for using a school's energy for bitcoin mining.

New York Attorney General Letitia James Sues CoinEx
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New York Attorney General Letitia James Sues CoinEx

CoinEx was sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James for selling bitcoin without registering.

Chamber of Digital Commerce argues the SEC is overstepping its authority
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Chamber of Digital Commerce argues the SEC is overstepping its authority

The Chamber of Digital Commerce submitted an amicus brief asking the SEC to drop its case against former Coinbase employee Ishan Wahi for insider trading, alleging that the agency is trying to classify secondary market transactions as securities.

Celebrities asked to dismiss second amended complaint in class-action lawsuit
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Celebrities asked to dismiss second amended complaint in class-action lawsuit

Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather, and others claim investors "suffered no damage from just hanging onto the tokens" in their dismissal request.

Former FTX CEO faces 12 criminal charges
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Former FTX CEO faces 12 criminal charges

District Judge Lewis Kaplan released a 12-count superseding indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried.

Former FTX CEO's attorneys agree to pay for security expert to assist
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Former FTX CEO's attorneys agree to pay for security expert to assist

SBF's lawyers sent a short letter to Judge Kaplan agreeing to employ a tech expert for the fraud case.

Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network has chosen NovaWulf Digital Management as sponsor
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Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network has chosen NovaWulf Digital Management as sponsor

Celsius Network submitted a restructuring plan to a U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

The identities of the guarantors who signed on as sureties
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The identities of the guarantors who signed on as sureties

Judge Lewis Kaplan approved multiple news outlets' plea to reveal two of Sam Bankman-bail Fried's guarantors, who signed for $200,000 and $500,000.

Silvergate Bank as defendants in a proposed class-action lawsuit from an FTX user
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Silvergate Bank as defendants in a proposed class-action lawsuit from an FTX user

FTX users have suggested a class-action lawsuit against Silvergate Capital Corp., Silvergate Bank, and CEO Alan Lane.

FTX investors file class-action suit against Sequoia
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FTX investors file class-action suit against Sequoia

FTX investor class-action lawsuit venture capital companies have a "tricky case," according to a crypto lawyer.

Celsius Creditors to Sue Executives for Fraud
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Celsius Creditors to Sue Executives for Fraud

The Celsius Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors alleges "substantial claims and causes of action" against Alex Mashinsky and other executives for fiduciary breaches and fraudulent transactions.

What the U.S. Congress Decides on Crypto Will Ultimately Overstepping their authority
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What the U.S. Congress Decides on Crypto Will Ultimately Overstepping their authority

Jake Chervinsky, the Blockchain Association's chief policy officer, criticized the SEC's enforcement-based regulation and urged Congress to regulate the sector.