Legal woes and market highs: Binance, OpenAI, Trump memecoins and Bitcoin

Today’s episode dives into several major legal battles and market movements. Bitcoin has reclaimed the $62,000 mark, with analysts suggesting the worst may be over. Meanwhile, Binance faces a pivotal tax evasion trial in Nigeria, OpenAI is under scrutiny for allegedly illegal NDAs, and Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev remains in detention while preparing an appeal. In a surprising twist, Trump-themed memecoins surge following an assassination attempt on the former president. Plus, a scammer unexpectedly returns $9.3 million to a phishing victim after 10 months. Stay tuned for all the latest updates in the world of crypto.

Further reading:

• Binance tax evasion verdict set for October
• Whistleblowers asked the SEC to investigate OpenAI over alleged illegal NDAs
• Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev denied bail while preparing appeal
• Donald Trump memecoin spikes 52% following assassination attempt
• Trump reportedly 'in good spirits,’ will still attend Nashville BTC conference
• Scammer returns $9.3M DAI to victim 10 months after phishing them
• Bitcoin reclaims $62K, analysts say worst is ‘likely behind us’

So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!

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