Commodity Futures Trading Commission headquarters in Washington. Photo: Stephen Voss for The Wall Street Journal Three decentralized finance companies agreed to settle charges filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that they illegally offered derivatives trading in cryptocurrency, the agency said Thursday.

Mr. Berman’s request followed a number of developments in the case that “raised serious concerns about the conduct of the government,” Judge Nathan said in an order issued Tuesday. Prosecutors are obligated to hand over before trial any evidence that could help defendants prove their innocence. Prosecutors who suppress such evidence can face allegations of misconduct and possible disciplinary action. Judge Nathan described prosecutors’ alleged efforts to conceal a late disclosure from defense...

De La Rue, which makes bank notes for governments around the world and produces identity documents such as passports, said it was cooperating with the SFO’s investigation, according to the company’s half-year results in November. After an extensive investigation and a thorough review of the available evidence, the SFO said the case didn’t meet the agency’s test required for bringing charges. Under the agency’s rules, the evidence must be sufficient to secure “a realistic prospect of...

Mr. Shahidian, in a videoconference Tuesday, changed his plea for one count of conspiracy to defraud and commit offenses against the U.S. “Mr. Shahidian feels very remorseful for his actions and is taking responsibility for [his] actions,” Manny Atwal, a public defender representing him, said in an email. “He wants to put this behind him and move on with his life.” U.S. prosecutors accused Mr. Shahidian, Payment24 and the company’s chief operating officer of conducting financial transactions...

This week, the prosecutors issued a notice about the forfeiture to Nathalie Boumba Pembe, who is married to the younger Mr. Nguesso and is an authorized user of the property, according to court documents. Newsletter Sign-up Risk and Compliance Journal Our Morning Risk Report features insights and news on governance, risk and compliance. SUBSCRIBE Prosecutors allege that the younger Mr. Nguesso bought the penthouse condo for about $2.8 million with help from an associate and by using an alias....