South Korean authorities have previously requested cooperation from the Serbian government to bring Kwon back.
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Voyager subpoenas FTX and Alameda execs as judge orders fee examiner
On behalf of Voyager, law firm Kirkland & Ellis subpoenaed four executives from FTX and Alameda requesting an enormous array of documents.
Bank of England thinks digital pound can co-exist with private stablecoins
The central bank wants an e-GBP to be retail-focused and could form part of a "mixed payments economy" alongside cryptocurrency stablecoins.
SBF’s lawyers move to block release of bail guarantors' identities
The appeal, filed on the last possible day, prevents the names of two bond guarantors for SBF from being revealed until at least Feb. 14.
Lawmakers write to US officials about crypto energy usage information gathering
Elizabeth Warren and seven other Democrats want to know how much the Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Department know about crypto mining energy draws.
US financial regulators warn against crypto exposure in retirement accounts
The financial watchdogs targeted self-directed individual retirement accounts with potential exposure to crypto in a warning to investors.
Laotian CBDC proof of concept project to launch using system pioneered in Cambodia
The Laotian central bank and the Soramitsu firm signed an MOU to launch the project to expand financial inclusivity and provide sellers with faster settlement.
US Attorney requests SEC and CFTC civil cases against SBF wait until after criminal trial
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried said he consented to staying the SEC and CFTC civil cases, while those for Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang did not objec to staying the CFTC case.
ConsenSys releases statement of support for continuation of the Jarrett tax case
The court dismissed the Jarretts’ case over the taxation of staking rewards after the IRS issued the refund the couple sought; not good enough, they said.
Judge denies motion allowing SBF to use messaging apps
The judge did not provide a reason for denying the motion “without prejudice” but added the matter would face oral argument in a Feb. 9 hearing.
Crypto exchanges tackle insider trading after recent convictions
The first-ever case of crypto insider trading highlights the need for reforms from exchanges to keep track of their employee’s trade activities.
Dubai releases crypto regulations for virtual asset services providers
The laws apply to market participants within the emirate of Dubai, with the exception of those under the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Layer1 CEO alleges co-founder is using majority power to 'ransack' company
The plaintiffs claim the Dolic and Ebel began to conduct unauthorized business activities when the corporate governance of its parent company, Enigma, collapsed.
Former Coinbase manager slams SEC in motion to dismiss insider trading case
The attorneys for Ishan and Nikhil Wahi wanting the case thrown out arguing the SEC was “wrong” when charging the pair.
UK's digital pound would modernize payments but won't replace cash: Minister
Finance minister Jeremy Hunt says the digital pound, or "Britcoin" would be issued and backed by the Bank of England, but won't negate the use of cash.
Sam Bankman-Fried lawyers reach agreement on use of messaging apps
The agreement comes as a result of federal prosecutors looking to ban SBF from contacting current or former FTX and Alameda employees while on house arrest.
Australia and the UK share their big picture of crypto: Law Decoded, Jan. 31–Feb. 6
While the British Treasury emphasizes the liberal approach, Australia goes with the profound taxonomy of all the crypto assets.
Bank of Italy selectively encouraging DLT, preparing for MiCA, governor says
Italian central banker Ignazio Visco talked about fostering or discouraging crypto assets during a lengthy speech to the Italian financial markets association.
FTX CEO testifies on 'pure hell' post-bankruptcy days at exchange
John Ray said when he took control of FTX in November 2022, there was a “massive scramble for information” related to the exchange's funds, insurance, and personnel.
Hong Kong securities regulator adds crypto personnel for industry supervision
Regulators in Hong Kong plan for the addition of personnel in order to “better supervise” activities of local virtual asset providers.