Tag: Securities and Commodities Violations

Acquitted by the Texas Senate, Ken Paxton Still Faces Legal Problems

The State Senate acquitted the attorney general on charges of corruption and abuse of office, but he still faces trial on securities fraud charges and a federal corruption investigation.

Fourth Top FTX Executive Pleads Guilty Ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive, pleaded guilty to charges linked to the sweeping fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange.

F.B.I. Searched the Home of Kraken’s Jesse Powell

Federal agents were investigating Jesse Powell, the founder of the crypto exchange Kraken, over claims that he hacked and cyber-stalked a nonprofit arts group.

What Do Binance.US’s New Rules on Trading Dollars Mean for Customers?

The company said that it would no longer allow trades with U.S. dollars on its platform. Customers were urged to withdraw funds by Tuesday.