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Canadian media giants sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged copyright violations
A coalition of Canadian media organizations has launched a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company’s ChatGPT product infringed copyrights by utilizing their journalism without authorization, according to a Nov. дальше »
2024-12-1 04:00
FTX co-founder Gary Wang sentenced to ‘time served’ as FTX criminal cases end
Gary Wang, co-founder and former chief technology officer of crypto exchange FTX, was sentenced to time served with no additional jail time after providing extensive cooperation to U. S. prosecutors in one of the largest financial fraud cases in history, as reported by Inner City Press. дальше »
2024-11-20 19:03
Court filings reveal Elon Musk blocked OpenAI’s ICO plans to protect its reputation
Elon Musk revealed in recent court filings that he personally intervened to stop OpenAI from launching an initial coin offering (ICO) in 2018, a move he claimed would have severely damaged the organization’s reputation. дальше »
2024-11-18 04:30
Dogecoin investors withdraw case against Elon Musk as $259B lawsuit falls flat
A high-profile lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of manipulating the price of Dogecoin (DOGE) has officially concluded, with investors withdrawing their appeal of the case’s dismissal, Reuters reported on Nov. дальше »
2024-11-18 22:16
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky loses bid to dismiss charges
Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of the defunct Celsius Network, has failed to get two fraud charges dismissed from his indictment. A federal judge in New York ruled against Mashinsky’s motion, which alleged he manipulated the price of Celsius’s cryptocurrency,… дальше »
2024-11-12 21:39
The FDIC has told banks to refrain from providing crypto services in over 20 cases, Coinbase finds
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal said that the crypto exchange has discovered over 20 instances where the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) asked banks to “pause” or “refrain from providing” or “not proceed” with crypto-related banking services. дальше »
2024-11-4 19:00
FTX reaches $228 million settlement with Bybit amid bankruptcy efforts
FTX has reached a $228 million settlement with crypto exchange Bybit and its affiliates, concluding a lawsuit filed in Nov. 2023 that sought to recover approximately $1 billion in assets. The agreement allows FTX to withdraw $175 million in digital assets held on Bybit’s platform and sell about $53 million in BIT tokens to Mirana […] The post FTX reaches $228 million settlement with Bybit amid bankruptcy efforts appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-10-29 14:30
US attorneys general ask Biden to declare Binance exec a hostage of Nigeria
A total of 18 state attorneys general, including New York Attorney General Leticia James, urged President Joe Biden to declare Binance compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan a hostage of the Nigerian government in a letter on Friday. дальше »
2024-10-20 22:00
Craig Wright files lawsuit against Bitcoin core devs seeking over $1B in damages
Craig Wright has initiated a new lawsuit against Bitcoin Core developers, according to an Oct. 15 filing submitted to the Chancery Division of the High Court in London. Wright alleges that recent upgrades to Bitcoin’s (BTC) protocol have deviated from its original design and caused financial harm. дальше »
2024-10-19 01:30
Ex-FTX exec Nishad Singh seeks leniency for minor role in collapse
Former FTX executive Nishad Singh is asking a US federal judge for leniency ahead of his sentencing for his role in the exchange’s collapse. In a memorandum filed on Oct. 16, Singh’s legal team emphasized his cooperation with authorities and the limited nature of his involvement, requesting a reduced sentence. дальше »
2024-10-18 22:30
OpenAI files motion to dismiss Elon Musk lawsuit over ‘baseless’ claims
OpenAI filed a motion to dismiss Elon Musk’s high-profile lawsuit, which accused the firm of breaching contracts, engaging in fraud, and violating racketeering laws. The motion, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, argues that Musk’s claims are legally unfounded and are part of a broader strategy to gain a […] The post OpenAI files motion to dismiss Elon Musk lawsuit over ‘baseless’ claims appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-10-10 22:15
Bitfinex deemed ‘sole victim’ eligible for recovery of $7.4 billion Bitcoin hack
A new US government filing suggests that Bitfinex may be the sole entity eligible for restitution in connection with the 2016 hack that resulted in the theft of approximately 120,000 BTC. Bitfinex’s LEO token jumped 14% to $6. дальше »
2024-10-10 16:58
How El Salvador’s Bitcoin gamble impacted inflation
El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender in Sept. 2021 coincided with notable shifts in the country’s inflation rate. Inflation stood at 4. 9% when the government first purchased 200 BTC on Sept. дальше »
2024-10-10 16:34
Court greenlights FTX’s $16.5 billion bankruptcy plan to repay defrauded customers
Defunct crypto exchange FTX received court approval for its bankruptcy plan and its estate is now clear to repay customers in cash, with interest, using up to $16. 5 billion in recovered assets, Reuters reported Oct. дальше »
2024-10-8 00:00
WazirX granted 4-month $230 million debt repayment extension by Singapore court
Since the $230 million hack in July, WazirX has been scrambling to recover the assets and pacify users. The Indian crypto exchange had asked for a six-month moratorium to deal with the crisis. However, a Singapore court granted only four months relief, with conditions, on Thursday, Business Standard reported. дальше »
2024-9-26 17:02
Why did Caroline Ellison get such a light sentence?
Prosecutors and the defense alike argued Caroline Ellison should be sentenced to time served—and without her, the scale of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crimes may never have been uncovered. Caroline Ellison was a key member of Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle, turning into… дальше »
2024-9-25 01:22
SBF files appeal seeking to reverse conviction over allegations of judicial bias
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), co-founder of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has filed an appeal challenging his fraud conviction on Sept. 13, arguing that the trial was tainted by judicial bias and procedural errors. дальше »
2024-9-14 01:45
Coinbase to face shareholder lawsuit over SEC risks, judge rules
A federal judge has rejected Coinbase’s motion to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit by shareholders, Reuters reported Sept. 6. The lawsuit accuses the largest US crypto exchange of downplaying the likelihood of being sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »
2024-9-7 21:34
Salame withdraws dismissal request, clears way for Bond’s campaign finance trial
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame has withdrawn his petition to dismiss the indictment against Michelle Bond just days before a critical court hearing. In a letter dated Aug. 29, Salame’s legal team informed Judge Lewis A. дальше »
2024-8-30 02:15
Telegram community condemns Pavel Durov’s arrest in open letter, calls it violation of human rights
The #FreeDurov community, led by the TON Society, has called on France to release Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was arrested by French authorities on Aug. 25. The community published an open letter on Aug. дальше »
2024-8-28 03:00
US government disputes ex-FTX exec Ryan Salame’s bid to undo guilty plea
The US government has pushed back against former FTX executive Ryan Salame’s attempt to void his guilty plea, which he claims was based on false promises from prosecutors regarding their investigation into his partner Michelle Bond. дальше »
2024-8-27 02:30
French prosecutors charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking
French authorities have disclosed the charges against Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested on Aug. 24 at Le Bourget airport near Paris. Durov faces a series of grave accusations, including complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking, and other organized criminal activities, marking a significant escalation in a judicial investigation that has garnered […] The post French prosecutors charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-8-27 22:19
Puerto topia failure: Bitcoin vet Brock Pierce gets legal problems instead of a crypto hub
Instead of a crypto hub, Brock Pierce has created legal disputes and debts, with at least three lawsuits pending. According to The New York Times, Bitcoin (BTC) veteran Brock Pierce planned to revive Puerto Rico’s economy with cryptocurrency but became… дальше »
2024-8-19 15:51
Do Kwon set for extradition to South Korea after appeals court rejects US request
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is finally set to be extradited to South Korea after a more than year-long legal process in Montenegro. The Appellate Court upheld the Higher Court’s June decision to prioritize South Korea’s extradition request over that of the US. дальше »
2024-8-2 22:00
Samourai Developer and Bitcoin Privacy Activist Appears In Court Ahead of Bail Release
Samourai Wallet developer William Lonergan Hill makes his first public court appearance, while the US Department of Justice (DoJ) updates the court on how it plans to proceed with its case against Hill and his former partner at Samourai, Keonne Rodriguez. дальше »
2024-7-16 23:28
Singapore court rules in favor of Fantom Foundation in lawsuit against Multichain
Fantom Foundation announced a legal victory against Multichain following a judgment by the High Court of Singapore. The ruling came after a default judgment was issued against Multichain on Jan. 30, with an assessment of damages hearing held on June 3. дальше »
2024-7-9 23:02
Retail Bitcoin holders intensify accumulation amid dip
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The “Shrimp” cohort is a widespread catch-all moniker for retail-level investors holding less than one BTC. Historically, this cohort has consistently added to their balance, and thus, looking at relative aggressiveness is usually the most informative. дальше »
2024-7-9 21:45
US government moves nearly 4,000 BTC worth $240 million to exchange
The US government moved 3,940 Bitcoin to an exchange on June 26, leading to speculation of a sell-off, according to Arkham Intelligence data. The Bitcoins in question were seized from drug trafficker Banmeet Singh and are worth roughly $240 million as of press time. дальше »
2024-6-27 23:39
Consensys to continue lawsuit against SEC as ‘battle far from over’
Consensys head of litigation Laura Brookover said the company would continue to sue the SEC as the “battle” for regulatory clarity is “far from over. ” In a June 21 interview with CNBC, Brookover said that despite ending the Ethereum 2. дальше »
2024-6-24 01:28
Transaction fees dominate Bitcoin miner revenue at pivotal halving
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The percentage of miner revenue derived from fees, i. e. fees divided by fees plus minted coins. Bitcoin miners are experiencing a notable shift in their revenue sources, primarily driven by changes in transaction fee dynamics. дальше »
2024-6-24 00:50
Judge signals likely continuation of SEC lawsuit against Kraken
A federal judge in California indicated that he is inclined to let the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Kraken proceed, casting doubt on the exchange’s efforts to have the case dismissed, according to media reports. дальше »
2024-6-21 04:30
FTX debtors seeking SBF’s seized assets, customers file counterclaim
The aftermath of the FTX collapse continues to unfold, with a new legal battle emerging over millions of dollars in assets seized from Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO currently serving a 24-year prison sentence. дальше »
2024-6-18 23:37
Tesla investors sue Elon Musk for allegedly moving talent, resources to xAI
Tesla shareholders sued CEO Elon Musk and other executives for enriching xAI at the auto company’s expense on June 13. The plaintiffs claimed that xAI, an artificial intelligence firm Musk created in 2023, has poached employees from Tesla, diverted at least $500 million in GPUs from Tesla to X, and used Tesla’s data for xAI […] The post Tesla investors sue Elon Musk for allegedly moving talent, resources to xAI appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-6-14 03:11
US court issues final judgement against Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, imposes $4.5 billion in fines
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a final judgment against Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon, in the high-profile case filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »
2024-6-13 23:40
Elon Musk drops lawsuit against OpenAI
Elon Musk dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, according to two June 11 court filings. One filing states that Musk, as the plaintiff, filed a notice of entry of dismissal and proof of service. The other states that the case has been dismissed without prejudice, leaving Musk with the option of refiling it later. дальше »
2024-6-12 03:24
Spain extends Worldcoin ban until 2024-end
Spain has extended its ban on Worldcoin’s operations, a project led by Tools for Humanity Corporation, until the end of the year or until the Bavarian Data Protection Authority (BayLDA) reaches a final decision. дальше »
2024-6-5 00:43
FTX settles $24 billion IRS claim for fraction to prioritize customer repayments
Defunct crypto exchange FTX has agreed to settle the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) substantial $24 billion tax claim for a significantly lower amount to help the company prioritize its customer repayments during its ongoing bankruptcy process. дальше »
2024-6-5 22:16
Terraform Labs, Do Kwon reach tentative settlement with SEC to end civil lawsuit
Singapore-based Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, have reached a settlement agreement with the SEC to end the civil lawsuit filed in the US over allegations of defrauding crypto investors. The development comes after a jury in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York found the company and Kwon liable […] The post Terraform Labs, Do Kwon reach tentative settlement with SEC to end civil lawsuit appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-5-31 21:12
Bitcoin Pioneer Ross Ulbricht Deserves a Second Chance at Freedom
Nine years to the day after his life sentence, Ross Ulbricht’s controversial case may finally see a turn as Trump pledges to commute the sentence of the Bitcoin pioneer. дальше »
2024-5-30 16:31
U.S. Supreme Court Loss for Coinbase Leaves Company with Mixed Record
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Coinbase Inc. (COIN) in its dispute over which legal agreement should hold sway when parties are under two distinct contracts and the first of them calls for arbitration, finding the company's case was "unpersuasive" and that the courts need to work those questions out when they arise. дальше »
2024-5-26 20:43
Uniswap Labs Urges SEC to Drop Pending Enforcement Action in Wells Response
Uniswap Labs moved Tuesday to quash a looming regulatory battle over Ethereum's dominant decentralized crypto exchange, imploring the Securities and Exchange Commission in legal filings that its planned lawsuit wasn't worth the fight. дальше »
2024-5-23 20:30
Bankruptcy court approves NYAG, Genesis $2 billion settlement
The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved the $2 billion settlement between Genesis Global and the New York Attorney General and confirmed the Amended Plan of Reorganization for the defunct company and its subsidiaries. дальше »
2024-5-21 22:06
Craig Wright Lied and Forged Documents: Judge Rules
A UK judge ruled Craig Wright lied extensively and forged documents in trying to prove he created Bitcoin, preventing him from bringing more claims as Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2024-5-22 15:21
Dr Wright’s explanations are ‘absurd’ and ‘plainly forged’ Judge states in written judgment
The full written judgment in Dr. Craig Wright vs. COPA was released this morning, May 20, including damning indictments of Dr. Wright’s actions during the trial. “Dr Wright lied to the Court extensively and repeatedly. дальше »
2024-5-20 12:59
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs notch $948.3 million in accumulation over five days
Quick Take Farside data shows that Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) accumulated an impressive $948. 3 million over five consecutive trading days. This remarkable streak marks the first time such a feat has been achieved from March 11 to March 15. дальше »
2024-5-20 11:57
Senate Passes Bill to Overturn SEC Rule on Bitcoin And Crypto Custody, Biden Threatens Veto
The bill now heads to the President's desk. дальше »
2024-5-19 20:18
DOJ charges 2 people over $25 million ETH theft via MEV exploit
The DOJ arrested and charged two individuals on May 15 over an alleged $25 million MEV exploit that occurred on the Ethereum blockchain. The defendants — brothers Anton and James Pepaire-Bueno — face three charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering, each with a potential 20-year sentence. дальше »
2024-5-16 02:14
Developing Financial Privacy Tools Was Today Criminalized by the Dutch Court
A breakdown of today's ruling in the Alexey Pertsev, Tornado Cash developer, case in the Netherlands and the implications this will have for open source developers going forward. дальше »
2024-5-15 20:27
President Biden Blocks Chinese-backed Bitcoin Mining Firm From Owning Land Near a Wyoming Nuclear Missile Base
The mining firm posed a threat to national security, Biden said in an announcement. дальше »
2024-5-14 00:38
Shouldn't All These Crypto Lawyers Start Learning About Crypto?
The industry should expect its legal experts to effectively articulate how these innovative technologies are driving changes in how we understand money, privacy and governance. дальше »