Department of Justice (DOJ)

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FTX News
Here’s How SBF’s Trial Will Go Down 

Sam Bankman-Fried faces an eight-count criminal charge in the trial set to commence in October.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
U.S. DOJ Opposes SBF’s Latest Push for Pre-Trial Release

The U.S. Department of Justice wants SBF to remain in detention throughout his criminal trial.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
Former SEC Official Questions DOJ’s Inaction in Crypto Cases

In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency enforcement, former SEC official John Reed Stark raises questions about the DOJ's role.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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FTX News
SBF Unhappy with Jail WiFi, Demands Pretrial Release

In an attempt to wriggle out of jail, Sam Bankman-Fried is complaining about internet speeds affecting his trial preparation.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
DOJ Dismisses SBF’s Fraud Allegation Defense as Irrelevant

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to court, seeking to dismiss SBF’s defense as irrelevant.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Binance News
What Does the SEC’s Sealed Motion Mean for Binance

A rare sealed motion filed by the SEC against Binance could signal significant changes for the crypto giant and its
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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FTX News
SBF Allegedly Used $100M in Stolen Funds for Political Contributions

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of using $100 million in stolen funds to buy political influence through campaign donations.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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FTX News
Sam Bankman-Fried Will Answer to Campaign Finance Charges

The U.S. DOJ has decided to proceed with the campaign finance charge against SBF in the October 2 trial.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Binance News
Is Binance Too Big to Fail? DOJ Worries of Run on Exchange

As Binance grapples with legal charges, the Department of Justice worries about a potential run on the exchange.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Sam Bankman happy in between court case papers, with one of the documents highlighted in red.
Regulations
US DOJ Drops Sam Bankman-Fried’s Campaign Finance Charges

The DOJ has dropped political contribution charges against SBF.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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FTX News
SBF Scores a Win: DOJ Will Focus on Just 8 Charges, for Now

Conflicts over jurisdiction with the Bahamas mean that SBF secured his first win in the FTX fraud trial.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Binance News
Binance Will Face Criminal Indictment, Former SEC Chief Warns

The former SEC chief has asserted that the crypto exchange will soon have the U.S. Department of Justice knocking at
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Binance News
U.S. DOJ Targets Crypto Exchange, Mixer & Tumbler Crackdown

The DOJ joins other agencies in stepping up enforcement in the crypto space.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Department of justice hold the key to Binance deal with Voyager
Binance News
U.S. DOJ Trying to Block Binance’s Acquisition of Voyager Assets

The SEC's concerns about Binance.US's were previously brushed aside.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Crypto Market News
Forsage Founders Indicted in $340M DeFi Ponzi Scheme

Four Russian nationals allegedly coded smart contracts in a way that they would automatically shuffle investor funds between different accounts.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
Silvergate (SI) Stock Dumps as Bank Faces DOJ Probe Over FTX and Alameda Ties

The bank's shares went down as much as 28% on the news that the DOJ is investigating it.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
FBI Infiltrates Hive Ransomware Ring, Thwarting Over $130 Million in Crypto Ransom Demands

Federal prosecutors have taken down Hive, a notorious ransomware group, while preventing $130 million in demands from being paid.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Exchanges
Crypto Twitter Makes Fun of DOJ’s ‘Major Action’ Against Obscure Russian Exchange Bitzlato

Users on Twitter were mocking the DOJ’s decision to go after a small crypto exchange and then bragging about it.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
Barry Silbert’s DCG Faces SEC and DOJ Investigation Over Internal Transfers

A DCG spokesperson said that the company is unaware of any active investigations related to its business activities.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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FTX News
BlockFi and FTX Lay Claim to Robinhood Stocks to be Seized by US DOJ

As per an affidavit, Sam Bankman-Fried acquired 7.42% of Robinhood shares through Emergent Fidelity Technologies.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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