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Bitcoin is now the ultimate “divorce loophole” because courts physically cannot seize the keys
More Bitcoin now sits outside exchanges, and courts cannot move those coins without keys. That custody shift is colliding with family law. Exchange balances hover near multi-year lows at roughly 14–15% of circulating supply, about 2. дальше »
2025-12-12 21:15
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Crypto’s flagship AI project fractures: Fetch sues Ocean over 263M FET ‘community’ sales
The Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, once hailed as crypto’s flagship AI collaboration, is now unraveling under the weight of internal conflict and competing interests. Formed to unify Fetch. дальше »
2025-11-8 01:00
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Landmark ruling in India treats XRP as property, not speculation
A Madras High Court judge barred WazirX from reallocating a customer’s XRP holdings and declared cryptocurrency qualifies as property under Indian law, setting a precedent that may reshape how exchanges handle user assets during insolvency proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. дальше »
2025-10-29 23:27
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Patent troll wins Bitcoin logo trademark, now claims online copyright infringement
A Spain trademark registration for the Bitcoin logo is prompting removal of merchandise on Amazon and Etsy, creating immediate friction for sellers as platforms enforce against listings worldwide on the strength of a single national filing. дальше »
2025-10-21 21:00
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Do Kwon pleads guilty on two charges, faces potential 12-year sentence
Do Kwon pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges in Manhattan court, with his sentencing set for Dec. 11. As Inner City Press reported on Aug. 12, Kwon admitted he orchestrated a cryptocurrency scheme that prosecutors allege caused over $40 billion in losses when LUNA and TerraUSD tokens collapsed in May 2022. дальше »
2025-8-12 22:28
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BiT Global drops Coinbase lawsuit over wrapped Bitcoin delisting
BiT Global, a crypto custody firm tied to entrepreneur Justin Sun, has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against Coinbase over the delisting of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). The move ends a months-long legal dispute that spotlighted growing tensions between centralized exchanges and token custodians as control over key infrastructure becomes increasingly contested. дальше »
2025-6-10 00:15
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$800m Bitcoin lost in trash becomes star of new docuseries
A discarded hard drive, a billion-dollar Bitcoin wallet, and a trash-strewn landfill in Wales are now the foundation for a high-stakes docuseries. Entertainment company LEBUL announced this week that it has acquired exclusive rights to the story of James Howells,… дальше »
2025-5-1 23:34
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Law enforcement arrest Garantex co-founder in Indian coastal town
Indian authorities confirmed the arrest of Garantex co-founder Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian national wanted by the US for allegedly laundering billions through the crypto exchange. Police apprehended Besciokov in Kerala’s coastal town of Varkala while he was vacationing with his family. дальше »
2025-3-13 01:22
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US, EU authorities dismantle Garantex in money laundering crackdown
US and European law enforcement agencies disrupted Garantex, a Russia-linked crypto exchange accused of laundering billions of dollars for cybercriminals, drug traffickers, and sanctioned entities, the Justice Department announced Friday. дальше »
2025-3-9 04:00
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US court delays Do Kwon hearing as prosecutors unveil 4 terabytes of evidence
A US federal court has postponed a key hearing in the case against Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon after prosecutors submitted an extensive amount of new evidence, significantly broadening the case. дальше »
2025-3-5 22:45
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El Salvador buying or mining more Bitcoin could cost country $3.5 billion in IMF funding
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new 40-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for El Salvador, providing access to approximately $1. 4 billion to boost the country’s growth prospects and address macroeconomic imbalances. дальше »
2025-3-5 17:12
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SEC withdraws Coinbase lawsuit amid crypto regulatory pivot
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its civil enforcement action against Coinbase Inc. and Coinbase Global Inc. , citing a shift in its approach to crypto regulation, according to a Feb. дальше »
2025-2-28 01:48
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OpenAI disputes Indian court’s demand to erase ChatGPT data
OpenAI has challenged the jurisdiction of an Indian court to compel the removal of ChatGPT’s training data, asserting that such an order would conflict with its legal obligations under US law, Reuters reported, citing a recent court filing. дальше »
2025-1-23 04:00
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SEC fines DCG $38M over alleged investor fraud, sanctions Genesis CEO for negligence
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated enforcement actions against Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its subsidiary Genesis on Jan. 17. The regulator ordered DCG to pay a $38 million civil penalty and comply with a cease-and-desist order to prevent future violations of securities laws. дальше »
2025-1-18 20:48
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Bitcoin surges to $104k as US investors fuel buying spree before Donald Trump’s inauguration
As the United States prepares for Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, interest in Bitcoin among US investors has increased significantly. Data from CryptoQuant shows that the Coinbase Premium Index (CPI)—a key metric comparing Bitcoin prices on Coinbase and Binance—briefly turned positive on Jan. дальше »
2025-1-18 19:05
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Coinbase scores legal win, court orders SEC to explain lack of crypto rulemaking
The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit granted Coinbase a partial victory in its legal dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a Jan. 13 ruling. The panel of judges, led by Circuit Judge Ambro, deemed the SEC’s reasoning “arbitrary and capricious” under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), a standard requiring […] The post Coinbase scores legal win, court orders SEC to explain lack of crypto rulemaking appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2025-1-14 23:41
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Microsoft to crackdown on generative AI misuse by criminals
Microsoft has filed a lawsuit aimed at disrupting cybercriminal operations that abuse generative AI technologies, according to a Jan. 10 announcement. The legal action, unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia, targets a foreign-based threat group accused of bypassing safety measures in AI services to produce harmful and illicit content. дальше »
2025-1-11 02:00
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Kenya preparing to legalize crypto: report
Kenya’s Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced plans for a draft policy aimed at regulating virtual assets and virtual asset service providers. Speaking on Friday, Mbadi said the proposed framework seeks to leverage the opportunities presented by cryptocurrencies while… дальше »
2025-1-11 22:49
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State of Georgia indicts 3 developers behind mixing services Blender, Sinbad
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia indicted three Russian nationals for their alleged roles in operating crypto mixers Blender. io and Sinbad. io — tools used to launder funds tied to cybercrime, including ransomware and virtual currency thefts. дальше »
2025-1-11 22:15
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Silk Road’s $6.5B Bitcoin stash poses no short-term risk if sold OTC – CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant believes the US government selling $6. 5 billion in Bitcoin confiscated from Silk Road would not have an adverse impact on the market if sold via over-the-counter (OTC) desks, according to a Jan. дальше »
2025-1-10 03:12
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Celsius Network appeals $2B disparagement claim rejection against FTX
Celsius Network filed a notice of appeal on Dec. 31, contesting Judge John Dorsey’s decision to disallow the bankrupt crypto lender’s $2 billion disparagement claim against defunct crypto exchange FTX. дальше »
2025-1-2 01:00
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US authorities take custody of Do Kwon, ending months-long extradition process
Do Kwon, the South Korean co-founder of Terraform Labs, was extradited from Montenegro to the US, ending months of legal proceedings over the matter, according to local media reports. Montenegrin police transferred Kwon to US authorities at Podgorica International Airport on Dec. дальше »
2025-1-1 21:46
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Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge accused of misappropriating ex-wife’s crypto gains
Stephen Akridge, co-founder of Solana, is embroiled in a legal dispute with his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, over alleged misappropriation of substantial gains from Solana (SOL) tokens, Bloomberg News reported on Dec. дальше »
2024-12-28 02:45
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Montenegro court rejects Do Kwon’s extradition appeal
Montenegro’s Constitutional Court unanimously rejected Terraform Labs’ co-founder Do Kwon’s appeal regarding a verdict on his extradition over legal issues, Korea JoongAng Daily reported on Dec. дальше »
2024-12-26 03:00
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Delhi High Court orders new probe into WazirX amid Binance delisting
Indian crypto exchange WazirX faces mounting challenges after the Delhi High Court ordered a fresh investigation into the platform on Dec. 18 — the same day Binance announced it would delist the exchange’s native token WRX. дальше »
2024-12-19 22:00
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Coinbase fights back against BiT Global’s effort to block WBTC delisting
Coinbase pushed back against BiT Global’s legal attempt to halt its planned delisting of wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), arguing that the lawsuit lacks merit and the firm’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) should be denied. дальше »
2024-12-18 01:28
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OpenAI counters Musk’s lawsuit by highlighting his past profit advocacy
OpenAI has countered Elon Musk’s recent lawsuit, emphasizing that the billionaire had previously advocated for the company’s shift to a for-profit structure. Musk, one of OpenAI’s co-founders, has accused the AI company of abandoning its nonprofit roots, filing a fresh lawsuit in August after withdrawing an earlier complaint. дальше »
2024-12-15 04:00
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US gov told banks to suppress crypto, Coinbase documents show
Internal Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation communications suggest the agency deliberately limited U.S. banks’ involvement with crypto businesses in 2022. These communications, brought to light by Coinbase, highlight how regulatory ambiguity has fueled tension between crypto firms and federal banking authorities.… дальше »
2024-12-6 19:04
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Missouri introduces bill to ban CBDCs, improve gold reserves
The Missouri Senate has introduced a bill to prohibit central bank digital currencies as legal tender while encouraging the state to hold more of its reserves in gold and silver. Known as SB 194, the legislation was filed on December… дальше »
2024-12-4 17:48
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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