Legal

Court Dismisses Long-Running Lawsuit Against Uniswap Labs and Founder

A federal judge in the Southern District of New York dismissed state-level lawsuits against Uniswap Labs and founder Hayden Adams, ending a years-long legal battle over alleged scam token facilitation. The decision is a clear win for the decentralized exchange and could narrow liability exposure for DEX platforms.

Published at 2026-03-03 00:15:36
Binance CEO Considers Legal Action After Reports of Staff Linked to Iran Sanctions Probe

Two major outlets reported that Binance allegedly fired or suspended staff tied to an investigation into crypto transfers to Iranian entities; Binance's CEO says he is considering legal action over the coverage.

Published at 2026-02-24 17:16:24
Africrypt Founders Reportedly Back in South Africa as Investors Struggle Legally

Investigators report Raees and Ameer Cajee have returned to South Africa years after Africrypt’s collapse. Investors say they still face major difficulties serving the brothers with legal papers needed for recovery efforts.

Published at 2026-02-17 13:46:05
Logan Paul Sells Pokémon Card for $16.5M After Fractional NFT Dispute

Logan Paul sold a rare Pokémon card for $16.5 million amid lingering litigation tied to a 2022 fractionalization on Liquid Marketplace. Investors sued after the platform went offline, claiming they were owed returns from the offering.

Published at 2026-02-17 02:15:49
Honduran Bitcoin Zone Prospera Hit by Court Ruling That Voids ZEDE Law

Prospera, a Honduran ZEDE that recognized bitcoin as legal tender, faces an uncertain future after the country’s highest court declared the ZEDE legal framework unconstitutional. The decision directly threatens Prospera’s legal basis and raises questions for residents, investors and bitcoin adoption in Honduras.

Published at 2026-02-16 11:45:16
BitRiver Nears Bankruptcy as Russia’s Top Bitcoin Miner Faces Insolvency

Court proceedings were opened over a $9.2M debt after BitRiver’s founder was arrested and company operations were shut down across Russia. The situation leaves hosted rigs offline and raises risks for creditors and clients.

Published at 2026-02-02 11:45:15
WallStreetBets Founder Criticizes Reddit After Miami Convention Crackdown

Jaime Rogozinski publicly slammed Reddit for actions around its Miami convention that he says restrict use of the WallStreetBets identity. Rogozinski previously fought a trademark dispute up to the Supreme Court but lost.

Published at 2026-01-29 22:15:26
Drake Named in RICO Class‑Action Over Promotion of Crypto Casino Stake

A RICO class‑action filed Jan. 5 names Drake as a defendant over his involvement with crypto casino Stake. The suit raises fresh legal scrutiny of celebrity promotions in the crypto gambling space.

Published at 2026-01-05 22:15:09
Coinbase Sues Michigan, Illinois and Connecticut Over Prediction Market Rules

Coinbase filed suit on Dec. 19, 2025 against Michigan, Illinois and Connecticut, alleging the states exceeded their authority by trying to regulate prediction markets. The case challenges whether states can impose novel rules on crypto-based prediction platforms.

Trump Open to Considering Pardon for Samourai Bitcoin App Developer

President Trump has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to review a pardon request for the developer of the Samourai Bitcoin privacy app just days before the developer is due to report to prison. The request highlights a clash between crypto privacy advocates and law enforcement priorities.

Published at 2025-12-15 22:30:08