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Judge in $10B Bitcoin Lawsuit Rips Craig Wright for No 'Credible Evidence'
By CCN Markets: A Florida federal court denied a motion by self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor Craig Wright challenging the court's jurisdiction over the $10 billion lawsuit filed against him by the estate of Dave Kleiman. дальше »
2019-8-16 02:15 | |
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LGBTQ+ creators file lawsuit against YouTube for discrimination
A group of LGBTQ+ YouTubers this week filed a federal lawsuit against Google, claiming the site has engaged in discriminatory practices that deliberately suppress their ability to make money. Part of the problem is that YouTube has kept its algorithms so mysterious, there’s no way to know if it’s deliberately discriminating against any particular group, or if it’s just an offshoot of its recurring problems with ad revenue According to the vid creators, both YouTube‘s algorithms and human reviewers single out content with words like “gay,” “lesbian,” etc, and put it behind an age-restriction gate. дальше »
2019-8-15 21:02 | |
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Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo join forces against lootboxes
The three big console makers have just pledged to put an end to the “gambling” aspect of lootboxes, meaning the gaming industry might finally put this whole shady moneymaking operation behind us — and not a moment too soon. дальше »
2019-8-9 20:24 | |
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Customers Can Sue Chase For Hidden Crypto Fees, Court Rules
Cryptocurrency investors may proceed with a class action lawsuit against Chase Bank, after a New York federal judge decided against the bank’s motion for dismissal. Originally filed in April 2018, the plaintiffs accuse the bank of charging undisclosed fees by categorizing their crypto purchases as cash advances, which are far more expensive than standard credit […] The post Customers Can Sue Chase For Hidden Crypto Fees, Court Rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-8-3 22:24 | |
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Craig Wright’s Wife to Be Questioned in $10 Billion Bitcoin Lawsuit
The $10 billion bitcoin lawsuit pending against self-proclaimed “Satoshi Nakamoto” Craig Wright is moving forward, with an interesting new court filing. On July 24, Florida federal judge Bruce Reinhart filed a Request for International Judicial Assistance with the Queen’s Bench Division in London. дальше »
2019-7-25 06:54 | |
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Federal judge refuses to dismiss $224M lawsuit against AT&T for SIM-swap bungle
A US federal judge has rejected AT&T‘s request to dismiss a $224 million lawsuit over a devastating SIM-swapping incident that led to $24 million in stolen cryptocurrency. A press release confirms the communications giant will face court over allegations it violated the Federal Communications Act, a consumer contract, as well as several other laws, when hackers assumed the identity (and telephone account) of cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin in 2017. дальше »
2019-7-23 13:05 | |
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Fraudsters fined $360,000 for running bogus Bitcoin trading ring, impersonating CFTC
A Texas federal court has granted a motion for a default judgement against two individuals who solicited money by fraudulently representing the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC) in a bid to extract Bitcoin from investors. дальше »
2019-7-11 11:49 | |
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A History of Violent Intervention: John McAfee Offers to Help Cuba Resist US Sanctions With Crypto
Former antivirus software guru and 2020 Libertarian presidential “hopeful” John McAfee is a controversial figure, polarizing opinion in politics and culture, and taking a bold stand against the U. дальше »
2019-7-11 15:00 | |
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Veteran Investor Interested in Purchasing Bitcoin against Gloomy Economy
A veteran investor who once called bitcoin a “real fraud” flipped his critical views amidst a gloomy macroeconomic outlook. Mark Mobius, the founder of Mobius Capital Partners LLP, said in an interview that he would probably buy bitcoin as a protection against the Federal Reserve’s dovish stance on the economy. дальше »
2019-7-5 19:00 | |
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Dow Plunges After Fireworks as June Jobs Report Strangles Fed Outlook
The Dow and broader U. S. stock market opened sharply lower Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report worked against the narrative that the Federal Reserve needs to cut interest rates to steer the economy in the right direction. дальше »
2019-7-6 16:49 | |
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‘Bitcoin Inventor’ Craig Wright Allegedly Cries in Court Amid $10B Crypto Lawsuit
Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor Craig Wright reportedly cried in court during cross-examination in the $10 billion crypto lawsuit filed against him by the estate of deceased computer genius Dave Kleiman. дальше »
2019-6-29 22:35 | |
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Fed Chairman Swears ‘Very High’ Scrutiny Against Facebook’s Crypto Libra
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said his agency – as well as the rest of the federal government – will be looking carefully at Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency. The Unspoken Advantage of Large Companies Entering Crypto He promised that Facebook would be held to very “high” standards, implying that the social media giant should be able […] The post Fed Chairman Swears ‘Very High’ Scrutiny Against Facebook’s Crypto Libra appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-6-27 15:21 | |
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Fed Chairman Swears 'Very High' Scrutiny Against Facebook's Crypto Libra
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said his agency – as well as the rest of the federal government – will be looking carefully at Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency. The Unspoken Advantage of Large Companies Entering Crypto He promised that Facebook would be held to very “high” standards, implying that the social media giant should be able […] The post Fed Chairman Swears 'Very High' Scrutiny Against Facebook's Crypto Libra appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-6-28 15:21 | |
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Crypto-news website faces lawsuit for allegedly using copyrighted photograph of Bitcoin Foundation’s Charlie Shrem
Photographer John Curtis Rice has filed a lawsuit against Cointelegraph, a popular cryptocurrency news website, for allegedly using a copyrighted photograph of Charlie Shrem, Founder of Bitcoin Foundation. дальше »
2019-6-19 08:30 | |
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‘Bitcoin Inventor’ Craig Wright’s Satoshi Lawsuit Mediation at ‘Impasse’
By CCN Markets: Self-proclaimed “bitcoin inventor” Craig Wright attended a mediation conference in Miami related to his $10 billion lawsuit against the estate of deceased computer genius Dave Kleiman. дальше »
2019-6-19 05:00 | |
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Dow Futures Rages Higher as Short-Sellers Get Slaughtered in Bloodbath
By CCN: Dow Jones futures ripped higher in early trading Wednesday as short-sellers were forced to close out their positions. The epic short squeeze whipped up more momentum for the full-throttle rally that pushed the Dow to its second-best day of the year on Tuesday. дальше »
2019-6-5 14:23 | |
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Man Sentenced for Illegal Money Transmission Services on LocalBitcoins
U. S. citizen Morgan Rockcoons has been sentenced to fines and prison time for running unlicensed money exchange services on LocalBitcoins. Advertising himself on the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network, Rockcoons made more than 1,000 transactions with hundreds of different users. дальше »
2019-6-1 18:55 | |
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Germany: BaFin Accuses Crypto Exchange Coinbene of Unregistered Trading
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany, commonly referred to as BaFin, on May 28, 2019, issued a warning against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbene stating that it was operating without a license. дальше »
2019-5-30 01:00 | |
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Apple’s privacy reputation at risk with new iTunes class-action lawsuit
Apple has marketed itself as a company that puts customers’ privacy first, but a new class-action lawsuit claims to the contrary. Leigh Wheaton, Jill Paul, and Trevor Paul — three iTunes users from Rhode Island and Michigan — filed a federal lawsuit against the Cupertino-based tech giant alleging that the company unlawfully collects and sells their iTunes listening information to third parties without informed consent. дальше »
2019-5-27 11:23 | |
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Elon Musk Cries Foul After US Govt Chooses Rival Rockets Over SpaceX
By CCN: Elon Musk must be feeling the pressure of his SpaceX and Tesla empires crumbling. SpaceX filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center shouldn’t have awarded billions in contracts to other firms – including Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. дальше »
2019-5-23 04:45 | |
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Research indicates the only defense against killer AI is not developing it
A recent analysis on the future of warfare indicates that countries that continue to develop AI for military use risk losing control of the battlefield. Those that don’t risk eradication. Whether you’re for or against the AI arms race: it’s happening. дальше »
2019-5-21 00:16 | |
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Court Dismisses Lawsuit by Aggrieved ICO Investors Against Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled
In a new development regarding the lawsuit brought against Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled by some aggrieved Centra Tech ICO investors, a US federal judge has dismissed the case. According to a court document on May 13, 2019, the judge granted an omnibus order on motion to dismiss, on the grounds that the plaintiffs’ decisions were notRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-16 15:00 | |
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DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather Successfully Escape ICO Fraud Lawsuit
By CCN: A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit against Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled, and the proprietors of Centra Tech, an ICO that centered around the launch of a crypto debit card. Mayweather and Khaled were compensated for using their vast social media presence to promote the ICO. дальше »
2019-5-15 10:50 | |
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Federal Judge Dismisses ICO Lawsuit Against Floyd Mayweather And DJ Khaled
Federal Judge Robert Scola found that the plaintiffs in the case failed to prove they had participated in the Central Tech initial coin offering as a direct result of Floyd Mayweather or DJ Khaled's promotions of the ICO. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:06 | |
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‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Preaches Libertarian Gospel of Crypto & Crack Cocaine
By CCN: Roger Ver took to YouTube to read another letter from Ross Ulbricht, creator of the first darknet market using Bitcoin. The libertarian idealist used the opportunity to rail against the war on drugs. дальше »
2019-5-12 21:15 | |
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Deepdotweb Duo Indicted for Linking to Darknet Markets
Federal indictments unsealed on May 8 have revealed further details of the case against Deepdotweb’s operators. Tal Prihar, 37, an Israeli citizen residing in Brazil, and Michael Phan, 34, an Israeli in Tel Aviv, have technically been charged with money laundering. дальше »
2019-5-10 12:52 | |
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Crowdfunder Sued for Misappropriating Funds over $800,000 to Buy Bitcoin
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a lawsuit against a crowdfunder who diverted customers’ funds to purchase bitcoin. According to The Next Web, the entrepreneur raised funds over $800,000 to buy iBackPacks but instead diverted the funds to personal use such as buying crypto and paying off credit cards debts. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:00 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Bot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Dot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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Crazy Crowdfund Scammer Pitched a Backpack, Stole $800,000 to Buy Bitcoin
By CCN. com: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched legal action against a serial crowdfund scammer who used his ill-gotten gains to buy Bitcoin. Douglas Monahan promised consumers a ‘high-tech’ backpack known as the iBackPack, but failed to deliver the product after raising over $800,000. дальше »
2019-5-7 11:22 | |
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After Failing to Comply with Bitcoin Liquidation Order, FTC Wants Eric Pinkston Held in Contempt
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently took legal action against Eric Pinkston, who was accused of promoting a scam involving cryptocurrency, along with Thomas Dluca, Louis Gatto, and Scott Chandler. дальше »
2019-4-29 07:03 | |
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Kraken, Bitmain Seek Dismissal in Bitcoin Cash-Fueled UnitedCorp Case
By CCN: Both Kraken and Bitmain have asked a federal court in Florida to dismiss a lawsuit against them brought by UnitedCorp, the news of which CCN broke back in December. The UnitedCorp lawsuit, broadly speaking, accuses Bitmain, Kraken, and others in concert with Roger Ver of conspiring to manipulate the Bitcoin Cash price and deviate from network consensus by “winning” the hash war. дальше »
2019-4-23 04:32 | |
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Russian agents accused of extortion of $1 million in bitcoins
Two agents of the Russian Federal Security Service were charged with extortion of 65 million rubles in bitcoins. According to the investigation, they promised not to tighten proceedings against the ex-director of the state publishing house "Izvestia". дальше »
2019-4-22 17:38 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Reach Settlement With Charlie Shrem
The Winklevoss twins reached a settlement with Charlie Shrem on April 16, 2019, declaring that their case against him has been dismissed with prejudice and will not be reopened. дальше »
2019-4-18 23:23 | |
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Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Arrested in London, Site’s Bitcoin Donations Spike
Julian Assange, co-founder of Wikileaks and early Bitcoin supporter, was arrested at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and faces extradition to the U. S. on conspiracy charges. дальше »
2019-4-12 19:27 | |
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Arkansas Resident Dials in on Hang-Ups with Felony Robocall Ban
As an Arkansas resident, I was gleeful this morning when I hung up from a spoofed robocall to learn that Governor Asa Hutchinson has signed a bill, with the urging and participation of Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, which makes it a felony to robocall people in Arkansas or to spoof your number to mask your true location. дальше »
2019-4-10 20:33 | |
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Bitcoin Price and Stocks Do Not Correlate, Indicates Latest FRED Data
Cryptocurrency and stock price movements do not correlate with each other, indicated the latest Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). The data pitted S&P 500 index performance against the cryptocurrency index managed by US-based Coinbase crypto exchange platform. дальше »
2019-4-10 18:14 | |
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Tesla Leak Reveals Elon Musk Allegedly Threatened to ‘Nuke’ Ex-Employee
Billionaire Elon Musk is apparently in the midst of an ugly civil war brewing within Tesla. Recent news suggests there’s a faction inside the electric-car company Musk co-founded that desperately wants him out. дальше »
2019-4-7 21:40 | |
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Bitcoin Core’s Peter Todd Fires Back at Sex Assault Allegation
Early bitcoin core developer Peter Todd is fighting for his reputation. Todd, a Canadian who started contributing to bitcoin’s code in 2012, revealed on Twitter that he has filed a lawsuit against someone in the community who allegedly accused him of rape and sexual assault, also on Twitter. дальше »
2019-4-6 20:30 | |
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Bitcoin Is a Hedge Against ‘Irresponsible’ Federal Reserve: Asset Manager
As the bitcoin price recovers following a catastrophic bear market, crypto bulls are optimistic that good times lie ahead. Moreover, they predict that the public’s embrace of bitcoin will strengthen over time as they lose faith in the Federal Reserve for its “irresponsible” fiscal policies. дальше »
2019-4-5 02:30 | |
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It Will Take Another Year to Know If Ripple’s XRP is a Security or Not
It will take more than a year to understand whether or not Ripple’s XRP is a securities asset, according to Jake Chervinsky. The dispute and investigation lawyer, associated with a global law firm Kober & Kim, tweeted a long thread explaining the next possible course of actions in the ongoing federal lawsuit against Ripple Labs. дальше »
2019-3-23 23:00 | |
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Switzerland Moves Forward to Fit Cryptocurrency Into Traditional Regulations
The Federal Assembly of Switzerland has voted in favor of putting cryptocurrency on equal footing as traditional assets. A Hesitant Vote 99 members of the National Council, Switzerland’s lower house of the Federal Assembly, have supported a motion to put forward proposed regulations by liberal public representative Giovanni Merlini. дальше »
2019-3-21 20:00 | |
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SEC Steps Up Efforts to Regulate Virtual Currency Offerings and Exchanges
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has recently stepped up its enforcement actions against virtual currency exchanges and Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”) that violate federal securities laws. дальше »
2019-3-21 01:33 | |
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FBI Nabs OneCoin Ringleader at LAX as Massive Crypto Scam Unravels
On March 6th, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested OneCoin ringleader Konstantin Ignatov at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The government alleges that he was one of several masterminds behind the multi-billion dollar crypto pyramid scheme. дальше »
2019-3-9 04:30 | |
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Canada Schemes to Launch Audits Against Bitcoin Tax Evaders
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is reportedly targeting Bitcoin investors as well as other cryptocurrency users with federal tax audits. The CRA has also sent questionnaires to determine the previous trading and investing activity. дальше »
2019-3-8 19:08 | |
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Judge Grants Ripple’s Motion to Keep Class Action Lawsuit in Federal Court
Ripple will get the chance to prove at a federal level that XRP shouldn’t be classified as a security. In a recent development, a judge has granted their motion to keep a class action lawsuit against them in Federal Court, confirmed via a tweet on March 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-5 22:00 | |
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Securities Lawsuit Against Ripple to Stay in Federal Court
According to a recent court ruling, an ongoing class action suit against Ripple should stay in federal court
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US SEC Announces Woodbridge Group of Companies Has to Pay $1 Billion in Penalties
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on January 28 that Woodbridge Group of Companies LLC has to pay $1 billion in penalties and disgorgements. The decision was taken by a federal court in Florida after considering the company operated a Ponzi scheme aimed at retail investors. Court orders $1 billion judgment against operators […] дальше »
2019-1-29 17:53 | |
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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations
According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:28 | |
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