Judge lets Celsius B Bitcoin lawsuit against Tether move forward

Judge lets Celsius $4B Bitcoin lawsuit against Tether move forward

A US judge has allowed Celsius’s lawsuit over Tether’s $4 billion Bitcoin liquidation to move forward, rejecting key parts of Tether’s dismissal bid. A US bankruptcy judge ruled that Celsius Network’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Tether can proceed, denying in part Tether’s attempt to dismiss claims that it “improperly” liquidated Celsius’s Bitcoin collateral during the crypto…

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US sanctions crypto wallet tied to ransomware, infostealer host

US sanctions crypto wallet tied to ransomware, infostealer host

The US Treasury has sanctioned a crypto wallet containing $350,000 tied to the alleged cybercrime hosting service Aeza Group. The US Treasury has sanctioned the Russia-based Aeza Group, along with its top brass and a crypto wallet connected to the service, for allegedly hosting ransomware and info-stealers.  Aeza Group, a bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider,…

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Bitcoin takes pressure off the US dollar — US President Trump

Bitcoin takes pressure off the US dollar — US President Trump

Trump praised Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in a Friday press conference and said Bitcoin may help relieve pressure on the US dollar. United States President Donald Trump recently touted the positive impacts of Bitcoin (BTC) on the US economy, including relieving “pressure” from the US dollar during Friday’s White House press conference. The President said that…

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Genesis lawsuit alleges DCG ‘alter ego’ scheme, ignored warnings

Genesis lawsuit alleges DCG ‘alter ego’ scheme, ignored warnings

A newly unsealed complaint reveals DCG executives anticipated legal fallout and ignored risk warnings as Genesis spiraled toward collapse. A newly unsealed complaint from bankrupt crypto lender Genesis reveals internal communications at its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG), suggested executives were aware of financial mismanagement and looming legal risks tied to their control over…

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