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Amendment Deadline
Final date for plaintiffs to file an amended complaint to address identified deficiencies.
Public Announcement
Binance publicly confirms the legal victory and its intent to defend against future claims.
Court Ruling Issued
The Southern District of New York dismisses all Anti-Terrorism Act claims against Binance.
Bail Granted
Special PMLA court in Mumbai grants bail to Raj Kundra on a surety of ₹1 lakh.
Court Appearance
Kundra appears before the court following summons related to the ₹150 crore scam.
Bail Granted
Kundra appears in court and is granted bail; judge notes prima-facie evidence of PMLA involvement.
Court Summons
Special PMLA Court issues summons to Kundra after taking cognizance of the ED charge sheet.
Asset Attachment
ED previously attached assets worth ₹97.79 crore belonging to Kundra and Shilpa Shetty in this case.
Formal Cooperation
Kundra begins providing documents and statements to the Enforcement Directorate.
Investigation Launch
ED begins probing the Gain Bitcoin scam; Kundra first questioned regarding his involvement.
A U.S. federal court in the Southern District of New York has dismissed all claims against Binance in a significant Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit involving 535 plaintiffs. The 62-page ruling found no evidence that the exchange provided material support or conspired with terrorist organizations, marking a major legal victory for the platform.
A U.S. court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit against Binance that alleged the exchange facilitated terrorism financing. The ruling establishes a critical legal boundary for cryptocurrency exchanges, affirming that infrastructure providers are not automatically liable for the illicit activities of their users without proof of direct intent or substantial assistance.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has granted Kraken Financial direct access to the Fedwire payment system, marking the first time a cryptocurrency-native institution has bypassed traditional intermediary banks. This milestone provides Kraken with a limited master account, signaling a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for digital asset integration within the U.S. financial core.
Matt Western, chair of the UK's Intelligence and Security Committee, has called for a temporary moratorium on cryptocurrency donations to political parties to safeguard democratic integrity. The move follows Reform UK's pioneering decision to accept Bitcoin, raising concerns over foreign interference and the adequacy of current electoral oversight.
A Mumbai special court has granted bail to businessman Raj Kundra in a ₹150 crore Bitcoin-linked money laundering case. While the court found sufficient prima facie evidence to proceed with the trial under the PMLA, Kundra was released on a ₹1 lakh surety as investigations into the alleged crypto-mining scheme continue.
Newly released documents from the U.S. Department of Justice highlight Jeffrey Epstein's persistent attempts to establish a presence in Montreal, including a $50,000 investment in a local cryptocurrency startup. The findings underscore the ongoing reputational and legal risks for entities and individuals who maintained ties with the disgraced financier post-2008.
A Mumbai special court has granted bail to businessman Raj Kundra in a money laundering case linked to the Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scheme. The Enforcement Directorate alleges Kundra holds 285 Bitcoins, valued at over ₹150 crore, which were purportedly meant for a failed mining farm venture in Ukraine.