Judge Should Not Acquit Tornado Cash Dev Roman Storm, Prosecutors Argue
Judge Should Not Acquit Tornado Cash Dev Roman Storm, Prosecutors Argue The DOJ filed its own post-trial motion last week, pushing back against Storm’s motion for acquittal. Nov 16, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s trial followed the law and the judge overseeing his case should not consider acquitting him of all charges, federal
State of Crypto: What’s In the New Crypto Market Structure Draft?
The Senate Agriculture Committee released a draft text for its version of market structure legislation. Nov 15, 2025, 7:00 p.m. The Senate Agriculture Committee released its own discussion draft market structure bill, addressing digital commodities and how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission might oversee that sector of the crypto market. You’re reading State of Crypto, a
State of Crypto: SBF (Somehow) Had Another Bad Day in Court
State of Crypto: SBF (Somehow) Had Another Bad Day in Court An appeals court seemed very skeptical of the FTX founder’s push for a new trial. Nov 8, 2025, 3:00 p.m. This week saw the Second Circuit Court of Appeals hear arguments in Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal of his criminal conviction. The three-judge panel appeared very skeptical
Animoca Brands’ Public Market Ambition Aims at Providing Crypto Access to ‘Billions’
“Most of the world still doesn’t have crypto,” said Animoca Brands’ co-founder, adding that his company is planning to help change that through its public listing. Nov 5, 2025, 3:36 a.m. NEW YORK — Animoca Brands wants to become institutional investors’ proxy to a growing altcoin market, its co-founder told CoinDesk Monday. Animoca announced its intention
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Last Chance? Appeals Court to Hear Arguments on FTX Founder’s Retrial Motion Next Week
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Last Chance? Appeals Court to Hear Arguments on FTX Founder’s Retrial Motion Next Week The FTX founder is looking for a fresh trial on his fraud and conspiracy charges. He’s got an uphill battle. Updated Nov 2, 2025, 5:31 p.m. Published Nov 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m. FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s gamble that
Crypto Bank Custodia Suffers Another Court Rejection in Fed Master Account Pursuit
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Custodia nine months after hearing arguments in the company’s effort to secure a Federal Reserve master account. Oct 31, 2025, 6:17 p.m. Crypto bank Custodia, founded by Caitlin Long, still cannot get access to the Federal Reserve’s payment rails after an appeals court ruled against its years-long effort
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ to Settle U.S. Tax, Fraud Charges: NYT
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ to Settle U.S. Tax, Fraud Charges: NYT Roger Ver is reportedly close to a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over criminal fraud and tax charges filed last year. Updated Oct 9, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Published Oct 9, 2025, 9:12 p.m. Early Bitcoin BTC $116,947.60 investor and BCH $562.72 advocate Roger Ver is close
State of Crypto: What Happens to Crypto if Government Shutdown Lingers
A short-term shutdown probably won’t hurt crypto’s efforts in D.C. much. A long-lasting one? That’s less clear. Oct 4, 2025, 4:00 p.m. The U.S. government shut down this past Wednesday, furloughing any federal employees deemed non-essential and forcing the rest to work without pay (though they should receive backpay when the government is formally funded again).
IRS Guidance Limited in Scope but Good News for Crypto Treasury Firms
Digital asset treasury companies won’t have to pay taxes on their crypto holdings under new interim guidance. Oct 3, 2025, 4:25 p.m. New Internal Revenue Service guidance will relieve tax burdens on companies that hold cryptocurrencies and other assets, though it is limited to certain types of businesses. The IRS published interim guidance earlier this week
White House Withdraws Pro-Crypto Brian Quintenz’s Name From CFTC Chair Nomination
Gemini’s co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss opposed Quintenz’s nomination. Updated Oct 1, 2025, 2:32 a.m. Published Sep 30, 2025, 11:36 p.m. The White House withdrew former Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner Brian Quintenz’s nomination to run the agency late Tuesday, capping off a month-long fight over U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick for agency chair. Trump tapped Quintenz shortly