Judge Refuses to Void Five Million Dollar Crypto Settlement
Published 17h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Court ruling
Affects United States · Covered in 2 countries
A federal judge kept a five million dollar penalty intact for a crypto firm linked to the Trump family.
A federal court rejected a joint request by Gemini Trust and financial regulators to nullify an agreement requiring the company to pay five million dollars. The penalty stems from misleading statements made to federal authorities. The cryptocurrency firm has ties to the family of Donald Trump.
- The rulingU.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein issued the decision denying the motion.
- The penaltyThe original settlement required a five million dollar payment for regulatory violations.
- The partnershipGemini Trust is operated by founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
Why it matters
Regulatory enforcement actions involving major cryptocurrency platforms remain a focal point for federal watchdogs and courts. Financial settlements often face strict judicial scrutiny before they can be altered or dissolved.
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A federal judge rejected a joint effort by Gemini Trust and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to vacate a five million dollar settlement.
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- CNAJudge rejects CFTC, Gemini bid to vacate $5 million settlement1h ago · open ↗
- The New York TimesJudge Refuses to Reverse Penalties Against Crypto Firm With Ties to Trump Family17h ago · open ↗
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