Breaking: US judge has officially unsealed documents related to Jeffery Epstein. 📑

Revelations expected to shed light on high-profile case.

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**Legal Update on SBF Trial: ⚖️ The prosecution contends in the criminal trial of Sam Bankman Freed (SBF) that the intent to repay illegally acquired funds is not a valid defense. This rebuts FTX's lawyer's argument, stating it doesn't absolve the crime. Prosecution underscores that the defendant's motive is unrelated to determining the commission of the crime. #SBFTrial #LegalNews

**Just In: 🔔**
UToday reports that the U.S. court has rejected the SEC's interim appeal application for Ripple's summary judgment. While there's no immediate appeal, legal experts suggest the SEC could potentially file an appeal after the final ruling, following the pattern of other civil cases.
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Breaking: Former President Bill Clinton implicated in Jeffery Epstein documents; alleged quote surfaces, "Clinton likes them young, referring to girls." 📰

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🚨 According to News 1, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office has indicted Mr. A, a former technical secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, without detention, for alleged bribery from the issuer of Purever Coin. CEO Mr. Lee and Mr. Jeong, the representative of the ultrafine dust-related association, were also indicted without detention on bribery charges. It is alleged that Mr. A received 250,000 Purever Coins (valued at approximately 7.19 million won at the time) in exchange for providing confidential documents to the Purever Coin issuer and assisting in their certification as an association related to ultrafine dust. ⚖️💰 #CryptoBribery #LegalNews

⚖️ Lawsuit in the blockchain gaming world! 💼 GALA CEO Eric Schiermeyer files against co-founder Wright Thurston, claiming $130M theft. Allegedly, 8.6 billion GALA taken in early 2021 and sold, causing significant harm. "Thousands affected," says Schiermeyer. GALA currently trades at $0.01674, down 9.68%. Stay tuned for legal developments! 🔍💰 #BlockchainGaming #LegalNews #CryptoUpdate

⚖️ U.S. court denies FTX's request to postpone bankruptcy proceedings as FTX lawyer seeks 1-2 months to determine the circumstances of the case. Judge John Dorsey rejects the delay, stating, "There is no need to postpone." 🏛️📉 #FTXBankruptcy #LegalNews 🇺🇸💼

**SEC Opposes Coinbase's Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit** ⚖️🏦
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a dissenting opinion to the court, urging the dismissal of Coinbase's motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Last June, the SEC charged Coinbase with operating an unregistered exchange, and in August, Coinbase filed a motion seeking the lawsuit's dismissal. According to CoinDesk, the SEC stated that the case centers on whether Coinbase facilitated investment contract transactions and whether its customers are entitled to the protections provided by federal securities laws. The SEC emphasized that Coinbase is attempting to shift blame onto the SEC to avoid addressing these fundamental questions.
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**Just In: 🚨** Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky's Criminal Trial Set for September 17, 2024 📅⚖️
According to Bloomberg, the criminal trial of former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky, who faced indictments from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and Department of Justice (DOJ) on charges of market manipulation in July, is scheduled to commence on September 17, 2024. It was also reported that Roni Cohen-Pavon, the former Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Celsius, who was co-indicted with Mashinsky, pleaded guilty on September 15 to multiple charges, including CEL price manipulation, and has agreed to cooperate with the prosecution's investigation.
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🏛️ Independent lawmaker Kim Nam-guk's civil lawsuit attempt, related to his cryptocurrency holdings, faces obstacles as he objects to forced mediation. Kim submitted an appeal against the decision, expressing concerns about the wording of 'regret' and emphasizing his prior apologies and political responsibility for virtual asset trading during the standing committee. 🤝🚫 #LegalNews

🇺🇸 **U.S. Court Rejects SEC's Interim Appeal in Ripple Case** ⚖️
🚫 The U.S. court has denied the SEC's interim appeal application for Ripple's summary judgment, as reported by UToday.
📄 The SEC may still file an appeal after the final ruling, following the standard procedure in civil cases.
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**Just In: 🚨** Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) Foresees Six-Week Trial Duration 🗂⚖️
Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett quotes Founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), who anticipates that the trial in the criminal case will span approximately six weeks.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on August 3rd that it has taken action against Digital Licensing Inc., which operates a business called "DEPT Box" based in Draper, Utah, and 18 of its executives implicated in fraudulent activities. The SEC stated that these individuals duped investors into buying "node licenses", which are unregistered securities, via hundreds of videos, social media posts, and offline events in March 2021. The 18 defendants allegedly colluded in the sale of unregistered securities, illegally garnering $50 million, along with an undisclosed amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum. On July 28, Utah District Court Judge Robert Shelby ordered the freezing of assets and bail, in line with the SEC's request.

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🚨 CEO of QRC Bank, charged with conducting a virtual currency multi-level investment fraud worth 200 billion won, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay approximately 13 billion won, according to Yonhap News. The CEO, Ko, had misled investors by promising 300% returns on virtual currency investments under the guise of a fintech-based digital bank. ⚖️💰 #CryptoFraud #LegalNews