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TRON Foundation, Justin Sun Ask U.S. Court to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit

The defendants argue that the SEC failed to establish that the court has jurisdiction over the foreign defendants.

Justin Sun (CoinDeskTV)

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Regulators Not Afraid to Take Action Against Crypto Rule Breakers, NYDFS Chief Says

The regulator has brought enforcement actions against Coinbase and Robinhood.

Adrienne Harris (NYDFS)

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FBI Arrests Trio Accused of Bilking Banks Out of $10M, Converting Funds to Crypto

Three men allegedly used foreign crypto exchanges to launder the proceeds of a scheme that targeted nearly a dozen financial institutions in the New York metro area.

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested three men accused in a complicated scheme to steal $10 million from banks and swap it for crypto. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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The SBF Trial: Timeline of FTX's Implosion

The FTX empire collapsed last year, creating a ripple effect across the crypto sector. Now, founder Sam Bankman-Fried begins his trial in New York where he's facing seven charges related to fraud and conspiracy. So, how did we get here? "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the timeline of events.

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Push for FTX Founder's Jail Release Again; Crypto Coin Listing Crack Down

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines after bitcoin (BTC) hits $27,000 for the first time in two weeks. Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers are gearing up to push for the FTX founder's release from jail again. U.S. banking giant Citigroup starts a tokenization service for institutional clients. And, crypto coin listings could face tougher rules in New York.

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Can Regulators Ever Keep Up With Crypto Markets?

New York’s finance watchdog's proposed token listing requirements give up the game before it starts.

The New York Department of Financial Services is concerned about token delistings disrupting markets. (Gilbert Ortega/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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New York Regulator Seeks Tougher Norms for Adding, De-Listing Crypto Coins

Licensees in the state will have to set out technology, market and regulatory risks for listed cryptocurrencies under the state’s BitLicense regime.

The New York Department of Financial Services regulates crypto in the state. (Flickr)

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Federal Prosecutors Investigate Former FTX Executive Over Possible Campaign Law Violations: WSJ

Ryan Salame is being investigated for potentially illegally avoiding federal limits on contributions to his girlfriend's congressional campaign last year.

Former Congressional candidate Michelle Bond (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Hubs 2023: Where to Live Freely and Work Smart

With shifting regulatory regimes worldwide, crypto is on the move to find the best locales to put down roots, get licensed, register or just be. Crypto Hubs 2023, our ranking of the top 15 global crypto hubs, is a good place to start.

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Coinmint Sues California Chipmaker for $23M, Alleging ‘Elaborate Deception’

The mining firm, which has been embroiled in several legal battles, describes an elaborate fraud scheme for a $150 million contract.

Coinmint's 10-megawatt facility in Skyway Plaza. (CoinDesk/Fran Velasquez)