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Legal battle avoided after YGG and Merit Circle DAO agree to a deal
15.6.2022
The passing of an investment proposal brought into question a legal agreement between the organizations and the Merit Circle DAO agreed to a counterproposal that would ensure a settlement
Grayscale gears up for legal battle with SEC over Bitcoin ETF
29.3.2022
“I think all options are on the table,” said the Grayscale CEO, adding that the company has put its “full resources” into converting its flagship Bitcoin trust
OpenSea once again delists CryptoPunks v1 as legal battle heats up
8.2.2022
Many users bought Punks' NFTs on the basis that there were only going to be 10,000 of them, not potentially 20,000
McAfee's Death & Legal Battle, Worldcoin For An Eye, ETC Upgrade + More News
29.6.2021
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John McAfee’s death last week in a Spanish prison complicates the US government’s intent to recover millions of dollars it says...
XRP Holders Itching for Legal Battle in Protracted Ripple vs SEC War
5.5.2021
Ripple’s long-running struggle against the American regulatory Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) looks set to rumble on – although it could be set to take a new turn as the presiding judge is set to make a key decision, while XRP holders are itching to enter the legal area.
The case centers...
COPA Challenges Craig Wright in a Legal Battle Over Bitcoin Whitepaper
13.4.2021
Craig Wright. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, CoinGeek
Based on their interaction with the controversial Australian computer scientist and Bitcoin SV (BSV) proponent, Craig Wright, the payments company Square-backed alliance seems to be ready for what might be a legal fight over Wright's...
Ripple Bosses Break from Legal Battle to Bash Bitcoin
1.4.2021
Brad Garlinghouse. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Ripple
Not content with fighting the American regulatory Securities and Exchange Commission over the nature of the XRP token, the heads of Ripple have picked a fight with bitcoin (BTC) advocates – attacking the Bitcoin network’s often-maligned...
Ripple Goes For M&A in Asia Amid Legal Battle In US
30.3.2021
Source: iStock/isa_ozdere
US-based major blockchain company Ripple that is still fighting a major legal battle with American regulators said it has agreed to acquire 40% in Tranglo, an Asian cross-border payments specialist.
The transaction is expected to be closed this year, while TNG Fintech...
Legal Battle Between Ripple’s XRP and SEC Intensifies
22.3.2021
In its recently launched white paper, leading blockchain company, Ripple announced that its native cryptocurrency XRP could bridge the existing gap between various central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Moreover, Ripple pitches XRP to move value for different CBDCS in a cost-effective manner....
Ripple Settles Legal Dispute With Youtube Over XRP Giveaway Scams
11.3.2021
Ripple and Youtube had ended a legal battle initiated in April last year amid allegations related to crypto-related scams. The U.S. blockchain company sued the video platform for negligence in acting against crypto scams that impersonated Ripple. Terms of the Resolution Are Confidential During...
Nvidia wins legal battle over $1B in sales of crypto mining hardware after 3 years
4.3.2021
Top GPU manufacturer Nvidia is celebrating after a judge nixed the lawsuit accusing it of misleading investors by “understating” GPU sales to crypto miners
The Sinking City Returns To Steam As Legal Battle Between Developer And Publisher Continues
6.1.2021
Moody cosmic horror game The Sinking City is now back up on Steam and other digital storefronts following the latest developments in an ongoing legal fight between developer Frogwares and the game’s publishing partner, Nacon, taking place in the Paris Court of Appeal.Read more
Legal Battle Between Bitmain Co-Founders Appears to End With Micree Zhan Taking Control of the Company
28.12.2020
The long-lasting legal battle between co-founders of China-based Bitmain seems to have seen the light at the end of the tunnel after both parties agreed to reach an agreement. Legal Tussle Between Bitmain Co-Founders Reportedly Ended With a $600 Million Compensation for Jihan Wu According...
Investor losses legal battle against Bithumb for 2017 data breach incident
28.9.2020
The user claimed to have lost a massive amount of money due to Bithumb’s negligence
Ousted Bitmain Co-Founder Wins Partial Victory in Latest Legal Battle
30.4.2020
Micree Zhan persuaded a Beijing municipal agency to stop Bitmain from changing its local legal representative -- but not to give him back the title
In Legal Battle With US SEC, Telegram Sees New Support From Trade Association
6.4.2020
Telegram sees new support from the Blockchain Association in legal fight with SEC over $1.7 billion ICO for GRAM tokens
Blockchain Association Supports Telegram in Legal Battle With SEC
22.1.2020
In its amicus curiae brief, the Blockchain Association argues that Telegram’s token sale complies with U.S. securities laws
Digital Chamber of Commerce Weighs In on Telegram Legal Battle With SEC
21.1.2020
The Chamber of Digital Commerce filed an amicus brief in the Telegram vs SEC case, asking the Court to affirm that a digital asset should not be considered a security just because it is based on blockchain
Lawsuit Against Ripple May Decide the Fate of XRP but Regulators Have the Final Say
20.1.2020
A prolonged legal battle, which may hold the key to XRP’s future, has been extended again. The class action lawsuit alleges that Ripple issued and sold the coin, one of the largest by market cap, as an unregistered security. The decision on the defendant’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit...
Telegram’s Legal Battle With the SEC Heats Up Over TON Bank Records
16.1.2020
Former federal enforcement attorney weighs in on the battle for Telegram’s bank records, “Bank records are a typical request that very seldom denied”