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cryptoFederal Judge Denies Dismissal of Michelle Bond FTX Campaign Finance Charges
A New York federal judge rejected Michelle Bond’s motion to dismiss campaign finance charges linked to FTX, advancing the case toward trial regarding alleged illegal contributions from Ryan Salame.
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financeJames McDonald Tapped to Lead Southern District of New York
Sullivan & Cromwell partner James McDonald will replace Jay Clayton as US Attorney for the SDNY, marking significant leadership turnover in Manhattan's premier federal prosecutor's office.
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financeDOJ Drops Halkbank Case Following Deferred Prosecution Agreement Without Fines
The US Department of Justice dismissed criminal charges against Turkey's Halkbank under a deferred prosecution agreement requiring independent monitoring but imposing no financial penalties for alleged Iran sanctions evasion.
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cryptoJane Street Seeks Dismissal of Terraform's $40 Billion Collapse Lawsuit
Jane Street is asking a US court to reject Terraform Labs' lawsuit, arguing the claims are already settled and the estate is trying to shift blame for the UST-LUNA crash.
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cryptoMichael Smith Pleads Guilty to $8 Million AI Music Streaming Fraud
North Carolina man admits to wire fraud conspiracy using AI-generated songs and bots to steal royalties from legitimate artists on major streaming platforms.
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cryptoSEC Drops BitClout Case Against Founder
The SEC dismisses its case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice, ending a two-year enforcement action over token sales and personal spending.