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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 »
2024-5-12 18:54
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Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’
The Nigerian government has refuted bribery allegations made by crypto exchange Binance, which were described as baseless and an attempt to distract from the company’s legal challenges in the country, according to a press statement released on May 8. дальше »
2024-5-9 00:24
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Six Coinbase customers claim the exchange is violating securities laws in new lawsuit
Six Coinbase customers filed a new class-action lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase Global, two subsidiaries — Coinbase, Inc. and Coinbase Asset Management, LLC. — and its CEO, Brian Armstrong, on May 5. дальше »
2024-5-5 18:21
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BTC-e crypto exchange operator pleads guilty to money laundering in the U.S.
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national who operated the crypto exchange BTC-e, pled guilty to charges of money laundering conspiracy in the US on May 3, according to a Bloomberg report. BTC-e was one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges between 2011 and 2017. дальше »
2024-5-5 18:12
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Roger Ver arrested in Spain after DOJ files tax fraud charges in the US
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced criminal charges against Roger Ver alongside his arrest on April 30. The DOJ charges include mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns. The mail fraud charges are related to the delivery of forms to three IRS addresses. дальше »
2024-5-1 23:33
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Binance founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao sentenced to 4 months in prison
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has been sentenced to four months in prison, according to a report from Bloomberg on April 30. Zhao said during sentencing: “I failed here … I deeply regret my failure, and I am sorry. дальше »
2024-4-30 22:52
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Bitcoin market absorbs 1 million BTC in 5 months
Quick Take While Bitcoin currently trades approximately 20% below its all-time high, the more compelling narrative unfolds within the dynamic flow of coins between short-term holders (STHs) and long-term holders (LTHs) LTHs, holding Bitcoin for over 155 days, typically accumulate during bear markets and distribute during bulls. дальше »
2024-4-30 22:15
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Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez under home incarceration after securing $1 million bail
Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges and will stay under home incarceration until trial. Rodriguez’s bail conditions, as outlined in an April 26 docket entry, include a $1 million personal recognizance bond to be secured before May 14. дальше »
2024-4-30 02:44
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Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bond
NEW YORK — Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges tied to creating and marketing the privacy-focused bitcoin wallet application and mixing service in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday. дальше »
2024-4-30 23:05
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Binance’s defense against SEC could be aided by Mango Markets case
Binance could strengthen its defense against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by drawing on an unrelated case. On April 26, Binance and related parties filed a government document from an unrelated case against Mango Markets exploiter Abraham Eisenberg, who was convicted by a jury on April 18. дальше »
2024-4-27 03:03
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Consensys sues SEC, seeks court declaration that Ethereum is not a security
Consensys filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 25 over allegations that the watchdog has overstepped in its authority in trying to regulate Ethereum (ETH). дальше »
2024-4-26 23:28
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Ex-Binance CEO CZ seeks forgiveness and a fresh start in pre-sentencing apology letter
Binance‘s co-founder and former CEO, Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, submitted a letter of apology to the court on April 24. Zhao, who pleaded guilty to criminal charges earlier this year, expressed regret in advance of his upcoming sentencing date. дальше »
2024-4-25 03:03
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The State Of Things: Open Source Developers Arrested For Writing Code
It is crucial for Bitcoiners to evaluate the state of things today in light of the accusations made against Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill by the US Department of Justice from Samourai Wallet. дальше »
2024-4-25 00:05
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The Patriot Act 2.0
A quick breakdown of the recent renewal of FISA 702, and the implications it has on the civil rights of American citizens. дальше »
2024-4-25 18:45
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SEC seeking $5.3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs, Do Kwon
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants nearly $5. 3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon for violations of the US securities laws and charges of fraud. The agency detailed its requested fines in an April 19 legal filing. дальше »
2024-4-24 00:20
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Top five stablecoins near all-time high with $150 billion market cap
Quick Take The aggregate supply of the top five stablecoins has reached $150 billion in market capitalization, with USDT (Tether) and USDC (USD Coin) leading the pack at $110 billion and $34 billion, respectively. дальше »
2024-4-24 23:46
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FTX investors agree to drop civil lawsuit against SBF if he snitches on celebrity promoters
FTX investors may drop claims against the company’s co-founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, in return for his support. Bloomberg reported on April 19 that, under a proposed settlement, Bankman-Fried would cooperate against celebrity promoters named as defendants in a $1. дальше »
2024-4-20 04:23
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Former Ethereum Adviser Intends to Sue U.S. Government for $9.6B Over Dropped Extortion Charges
The former Ethereum adviser has retained well-known civil liberties lawyer Alan Dershowitz to serve as a consultant on constitutional issues in the case. дальше »
2024-4-11 23:15
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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in landmark fraud case
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in jail today in a packed courtroom, marking a significant moment in the legal scrutiny of the crypto industry. He will be 57 years old when he is released. дальше »
2024-3-28 18:47
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Ripple execs reveal SEC seeking $2 billion in fines, say regulator has ‘become unhinged’
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and CLO Stuart Alderoty have revealed that the SEC is seeking a staggering $2 billion in fines and penalties. According to the company’s executives, the fines have been proposed in a court filing that will be unsealed on March 26. дальше »
2024-3-26 02:11
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF achieves legendary status after hitting second-largest inflows for 2024
Quick Take VettaFI’s data showcases the impressive traction of BlackRock’s IBIT, marking it as the US ETF with the second-largest inflows year to date. IBIT only trails behind the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, which has garnered inflows of $21. дальше »
2024-3-26 01:30
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SEC begins multi-billion dollar fraud trial against Terraform Labs, Do Kwon
In a dramatic opening to a much-anticipated trial, the US SEC cast Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Do Kwon, as central figures in a vast financial deception that left investors nearly destitute following its collapse, Reuters reported on March 26. дальше »
2024-3-26 00:13
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Celsius looks to recover $2 billion withdrawn by 2% of accounts during its collapse
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network is seeking the return of over $2 billion withdrawn by major customers shortly before its bankruptcy declaration in July 2022, according to a release shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-3-21 22:02
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Court sanctions SEC, orders it to cover legal fees in DEBT Box case
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been sanctioned over its disputed restraining order against the crypto firm DEBT Box, according to a March 18 court filing. As a result of the SEC’s misconduct, the court has mandated the commission to cover the legal fees, costs, and expenses incurred by DEBT Box. дальше »
2024-3-19 04:14
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US prosecutors want SBF to serve at least four decades in prison
Federal prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of 40 to 50 years for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) following his conviction for conducting one of the most significant financial frauds in recent times through the misappropriation of over $8 billion of customer funds. дальше »
2024-3-16 23:14
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Court rules Craig Wright is Not Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto
In a landmark ruling, the UK High Court has declared that Dr. Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist, and businessman, is not the author of the Bitcoin whitepaper, did not create the Bitcoin system, and did not operate under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto from 2008 to 2011. дальше »
2024-3-14 17:11
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Bitcoin volatility becoming more focused at start of Wall Street trading week
Bitcoin prices appear to have exhibited an intriguing pattern of higher volatility on Tuesdays and Wednesdays since the launch of Bitcoin ETFs on January 11, 2024, per CryptoSlate analysis. While prices have tended to rise on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, there have been wilder intraday swings, with several V-shaped recoveries. дальше »
2024-3-14 16:24
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Court approves Terraforms Labs’ request to hire Dentons despite regulatory concerns
A US bankruptcy court has approved Terraform Labs’ request to retain law firm Dentons despite concerns raised by the company’s creditors and the SEC. This approval comes on the heels of Dentons’ commitment to return $48 million to Terraform, a substantial part of the retainer fee initially paid to the firm for legal services, marking […] The post Court approves Terraforms Labs’ request to hire Dentons despite regulatory concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-3-14 01:18
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Court upholds SEC’s unregistered securities claims against Gemini, Genesis’ Earn program
A federal court denied crypto exchange Gemini and Genesis Global Capital’s joint motion to dismiss the SEC’s case regarding their defunct Gemini Earn program, according to a March 13 filing. дальше »
2024-3-14 23:31
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DCG, Silbert deny NYAG allegations, move to dismiss $3 billion lawsuit
Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its CEO Barry Silbert have filed motions to dismiss the $3 billion fraud lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General’s Office (NYAG), arguing that the allegations levied against them are “baseless innuendo. дальше »
2024-3-7 01:26
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Terra’s Do Kwon Wins Extradition Appeal in Montenegro as Case Heads for Retrial
Kwon is facing fraud charges in the U.S. around his role in Terra's collapse. дальше »
2024-3-5 15:52
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Craig Wright claims coincidence in timing of spoofed emails as DNS records altered yesterday
The highly contentious COPA vs. Wright trial took a dramatic turn today as Craig Wright faced accusations of manipulating key evidence to support his claim of being Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2024-3-3 17:47
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Gemini agrees to return $1.1 billion to Earn customers as part of NYDFS settlement
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) reached a settlement agreement with Winklevoss-owned crypto exchange Gemini. The NYDFS announced the settlement in a press release published on Feb. дальше »
2024-2-29 01:49
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