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DOJ Charges Robinhood Engineers in Crypto Front-Running Scandal
The DOJ has charged two former Robinhood engineers with front-running crypto token listings on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid between 2025 and 2026. The case marks a significant step in U.S. regulators bringing traditional insider trading enforcement into the DeFi world.
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Robinhood Engineers Charged With Crypto Fraud on Hyperliquid
Two Robinhood engineers have been charged by the DOJ with insider trading on Hyperliquid, allegedly using confidential token listing info to make profitable perpetual futures trades. The case highlights how crypto insider trading is now treated as a federal crime and signals tighter scrutiny for DeFi platforms.
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DOJ Targets $61M in Crypto Linked to Iranian Oil Sales via Binance
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to seize $61 million in cryptocurrency tied to Iranian oil sales that moved through Binance accounts controlled by two Chinese companies. The case highlights how regulators are increasingly using blockchain analytics to enforce sanctions in the crypto space.
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DOJ and CFTC Clash with Arizona Over Kalshi Contracts
A legal clash over Kalshi’s event contracts pits federal regulators against Arizona’s enforcement, potentially reshaping how event contracts are classified in crypto.
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CFTC and DOJ Sue Illinois Over Prediction Market Regulations
The CFTC and DOJ are suing Illinois over prediction market regulations, seeking to clarify federal authority. This case could reshape the future of prediction markets.