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Delaware Business Court Insider

'They Could Be Penalized': FTX Bankruptcy to Remain in Delaware Control With Customer Names Sealed

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John T. Dorsey of the District of Delaware said at the end of a hearing Friday that the decision is consistent with his goal of prioritizing creditors as the Chapter 11 process continues.
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National Law Journal

Big Law Bets on Crypto as Industry Faces More Regulatory Heat

The SEC's latest suits against crypto companies underscore the growing volume of work for Big Law in advising the industry in litigation, enforcement, restructuring, bankruptcy work and lobbying.
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The American Lawyer

Former Partner's Lawsuit Against Roche Freedman Beats Motion to Dismiss

The litigation boutique is facing claims it denied a former partner of his share of a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency asset.
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Delaware Business Court Insider

FTX Liquidators Say US Bankruptcy Court Needs to Work Alongside Bahamas in Weighing Assets

Liquidators said ssues with identifying FTX assets are governed by the laws of the Bahamas, England, and Antigua and Barbuda, and need to be addressed before the company is wound down.
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Corporate Counsel

Former CFTC Chair and Treasury Official Joins Crypto Company as Legal Chief

Heath Tarbert said he will help Circle Internet Financial "evolve the global financial system and encourage policymakers to establish sound rules for digital assets."
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Daily Business Review

SEC Lawsuit Clears Way for Attorney's Federal Class Action in Miami Against Binance

The class action lawsuit in which a Florida attorney alleged that his "hundreds of clients" sustained damages that amounted to "hundreds of millions of dollars," is one result from the fallout of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against Binance.
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National Law Journal

Crypto Turns to Big Law for Defense Amid SEC Crackdown

Several former SEC government officials are defense counsel for the crypto companies.
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National Law Journal

House Republicans Propose Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

Legislation would divide authority between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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National Law Journal

Impact of Consent Judgment in Crypto Enforcement Debated by Industry Professionals

"The fact the SEC was willing to settle the matter without any admissions related to trading securities from the Wahi brothers is a tacit omission that this wasn't a battle they wanted to fight," said Winston & Strawn partner Daniel T. Stabile.
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New York Law Journal

Plaintiffs in Securities Fraud Class Action Against Elon Musk Seek to Add Insider Trading Allegation

The suit accuses Musk and Tesla of manipulating the market for the Dogecoin cryptocurrency and causing billions of dollars in losses to investors. The original complaint was filed by Evan Spencer of Evan Spencer Law in June 2022.
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