8 stories about Lawsuit from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 28, 2026.
KelpDAO is suing LayerZero and its CEO, claiming the bridge protocol endorsed a risky setup that led to a $292 million exploit in April. The lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns about bridge security in DeFi.
Evercrest, a developer for the KelpDAO cross-chain lending protocol, is suing LayerZero for $292 million in damages. The lawsuit claims LayerZero approved a risky single-verifier configuration in writing multiple times, then warned a different developer about the same vulnerability. This is the largest crypto exploit of 2026 so far.
Celsius Network's bankruptcy estate is suing BitMEX for $495 million, alleging the exchange mishandled liquidations during the 2020 COVID crash, resulting in the loss of 6,360 BTC. The lawsuit highlights the awkward contradiction between Celsius's delta-neutral marketing and its leveraged long position.
A new lawsuit claims Tether froze $42.4 million in USDT at the request of U.S. law enforcement over three months before a formal warrant was issued. This raises questions about due process and transparency in crypto asset freezes.
TD Cowen analysts believe CME Group has a strong position in its lawsuit against the CFTC over crypto perpetual futures. The case could impact how these financial products are regulated and traded in the U.S.
CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC, arguing that the regulator is incorrectly classifying crypto perpetual futures as swaps. This legal battle could reshape how cryptocurrency derivatives are regulated in the U.S.
A dormant Bitcoin address holding early-mined coins worth billions moved for the first time in 14 years after receiving a legal notice. The move comes as part of a $285 billion lawsuit demanding proof of ownership by November 5, 2025.
A new lawsuit claims Swan Bitcoin used insider information to avoid losses tied to Prime Trust's failure. The case highlights the risks of financial misconduct in the crypto sector.