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Hollywood director Carl Rinsch has been convicted in U.S. federal court after prosecutors showed he diverted $11 million in Netflix production funding into cryptocurrency trading, using money intended for a sci-fi series to fuel speculative bets and personal spending.

XRP is entering one of its most pivotal weeks of the year, positioned at the intersection of tightening technical levels and intensifying ETF speculation. After a series of market shocks, Ripple’s native token now sits at a moment where traders believe the next decisive move is imminent—either a breakout that reshapes momentum or a breakdown that sends XRP back into deeper consolidation.

Sam Bankman-Fried claims his 2022 arrest was politically motivated after he donated to Republicans, saying the SEC and DOJ targeted him. His allegations come as missing SEC messages from the period raise questions about record-keeping and possible interference in crypto enforcement.

A U.S. judge has thrown out an investor lawsuit against Web3 powerhouse Yuga Labs, concluding that the company's Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and related NFTs cannot be classified as securities under federal law. The ruling signifies a high-profile legal victory both for Yuga Labs and the evolving NFT regulatory landscape, which could be commonly misunderstood by fans.

US regulators are investigating over 200 companies for unusual stock trading ahead of crypto-treasury announcements, suspecting possible insider leaks. The SEC and FINRA are checking compliance with disclosure rules, with potential fines and sanctions if violations are found.

Nearly a year into President Trump’s second term, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission remains without a permanent chair. The position has become a high-stakes battleground, as powerbrokers, crypto billionaires, and seasoned policymakers scramble to shape the agency’s future direction—and with Congress poised to expand the CFTC’s authority over the booming digital asset sector, every move is under the industry’s microscope.

Brad Garlinghouse, the embattled CEO who steered Ripple through one of crypto’s most grueling legal fights, is closing out 2025 on a remarkable high note.

Gemini Trust Company and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are edging toward a settlement in a long-running legal battle with Gemini, signaling both a turning point for the exchange and a broader shift in the U.S. regulatory landscape.

Gemini has agreed in principle to settle its legal fight with the US SEC over its Gemini Earn lending programme. The deal comes soon after Gemini’s $425 million stock market debut, giving the exchange a chance to close the case and move forward.

The long-awaited Dogecoin ETF has once again been pushed back by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with its launch now tentatively slated for next Thursday instead of the original September 12 deadline.