ChainCatcher news, according to unusual_whales on the X platform, SBF's ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison wrote a Bridgerton-style romance novel while awaiting the FTX verdict.It is reported that Bridgerton-style refers to a period drama style set in the Regency era of Britain, blending elements of romance, scandal, and wit, primarily telling the stories of high society nobles in their search for love and happiness.

ChainCatcher news, according to Caixin, a court document shows that a New York judge has postponed the ruling in the former U.S. President Trump's "hush money" case, originally scheduled for July 11, to September 18.Previous news indicates that court documents show the ruling in Trump's "hush money" case may be delayed by two weeks.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Manhattan prosecutor in New York, USA, stated that after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling granting former President Trump "some degree" of immunity, they are willing to postpone the judgment of his "hush money" case. A court document from that day shows that the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicated they are willing to delay the judgment of the "hush money" case, originally scheduled for July 11, by up to two weeks.

ChainCatcher news, recently, the Haikou Intermediate People's Court of Hainan Province upheld the original judgment in the "Vika Coin" case in the second instance, sentencing Liu Mouyan, Huang Mouzhi, and Liu Mourui to fixed-term imprisonment ranging from 13 years to 3 years for the crime of fundraising fraud, along with fines.In the first-instance court's judgment, Liu Mouyan was sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined 700,000 yuan for fundraising fraud; Huang Mouzhi was sentenced to 8 years in prison and fined 500,000 yuan for fundraising fraud; Liu Mourui was sentenced to 3 years in prison and fined 100,000 yuan for fundraising fraud. After the verdict, Huang Mouzhi appealed.The Haikou Intermediate Court held that the original judgment determined that the appellant Huang Mouzhi and the original defendants Liu Mouyan and Liu Mourui illegally raised over 16.62 million yuan with the intent of illegal possession using fraudulent methods, and their actions clearly constituted the crime of fundraising fraud, thus upholding the original judgment.Previous news from August 2022, the Qiongshan Branch of the Haikou Public Security Bureau successfully solved a case of investment fraud involving virtual currency for elderly care, arresting 9 suspects. The criminals guided middle-aged and elderly individuals to invest in the virtual currency "Vika Coin" for profit, with the amount involved exceeding 20 million yuan and over 100 victims.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev has appealed to the s-Hertogenbosch Court after being convicted of money laundering on Tuesday.It may take several months to hold the first hearing. The court did not specify whether the appeal was granted.Previous news, a Dutch judge ruled in the court of s-Hertogenbosch that Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev was guilty of money laundering and sentenced him to 64 months in prison.

ChainCatcher news, on March 18 local time in the UK, 42-year-old British-Chinese Jian Wen was found by a UK court to have "participated in arranging money laundering," which could result in a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison. Jian Wen's defense lawyer, Mark Harries, stated that due to the judge's busy schedule, the UK court has postponed the final sentencing for Jian Wen from May 10 to May 24.Previous news, according to Caixin reports, the main suspect in the UK’s 60,000 Bitcoin money laundering case and the Tianjin Lantian Ge Rui 43 billion yuan illegal fundraising case, Qian Zhimin, has recently been apprehended in the UK after being on the run for 7 years in China and 4 years in the UK. His assistant, Jian Wen, a co-conspirator in the UK money laundering case, had previously been arrested and is set to be sentenced on May 10 local time in London.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao submitted a letter to the judge overseeing the case on Tuesday, apologizing for his "misguided decision" and acknowledging that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.Changpeng Zhao stated, "There is no reason not to establish necessary compliance controls at Binance, and I assure you this will be my only encounter with the criminal justice system." Looking ahead, he hopes to support biotechnology startups and young people. In addition to Zhao's letter, there are 161 letters of plea from family, friends, and others.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the founder of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, SBF, has appeared in a New York court for the sentencing of the FTX fraud case. It is reported that the sentencing will begin at 9:30 PM Beijing time on March 28. SBF's post-hearing lawyers, Mark Mukasey and Torrey Young, are both at the defense table, but SBF has not yet been brought into the courtroom.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, a notice from the Seattle federal court shows that the criminal sentencing of Binance founder CZ for money laundering rule charges has been postponed to April 30.The document did not explain the reason for the two-month delay in CZ's sentencing, and CNBC has inquired with the U.S. Department of Justice about this. When asked about the postponement, CZ's lawyer William Burck declined to comment.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, a U.S. federal judge ruled that Binance founder Changpeng Zhao must remain in the United States until the verdict is announced on February 23. Previously, Zhao requested the court to allow him to return to the UAE before the verdict.

ChainCatcher news, former U.S. SEC Internet Enforcement Office Director John Reed Stark posted on the X platform, stating that on Tuesday, when Zhao Changpeng pleaded guilty, U.S. District Judge Brian A. Tsuchida imposed conditions on Zhao Changpeng's $175 million bail, allowing him to return to the UAE before sentencing. However, the U.S. Department of Justice requested Judge Richard A. Jones to overturn the initial judge's ruling and issue a new order requiring Zhao Changpeng to remain in the United States before sentencing.According to the current bail agreement terms, Zhao Changpeng can leave the United States because he has deposited $15 million in a trust account, signed a $175 million personal surety bail agreement, and found a guarantor to deposit additional funds. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Zhao Changpeng poses a serious flight risk because(1) Zhao Changpeng is very wealthy, a billionaire;(2) Most of Zhao Changpeng's wealth may be beyond the reach of U.S. authorities;(3) Zhao Changpeng resides in the United Arab Emirates and enjoys favorable status in that country, which has no extradition treaty with the U.S.;(4) Although CZ voluntarily appeared to plead guilty, as the days leading to potential imprisonment draw closer, he is very likely to choose not to appear for sentencing.Therefore, the U.S. Department of Justice believes that Zhao should be required to remain in the United States before sentencing.

ChainCatcher news, according to Reuters, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has set the sentencing date for SBF on March 28, 2024. SBF's defense attorneys opposed several rulings by Kaplan before and during the trial and are expected to appeal the verdict.Previous report, SBF was found guilty on all 7 counts and could face up to 115 years in prison.

ChainCatcher news, the first-instance verdict in the case of Lee Jung-hoon, the actual owner of the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, who is suspected of defrauding 100 billion won (approximately 70 million USD), has been postponed to January next year.It is reported that Lee Jung-hoon is suspected of approaching Kim Byung, the chairman of the BK Medical Group, under the guise of co-managing after acquiring Bithumb's parent company as an overseas corporation in 2018, and defrauding more than 112 billion won. He was prosecuted without detention last July. In October, the South Korean prosecution requested the court to sentence Lee Jung-hoon, the actual owner of the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, to 8 years in prison. (source link)