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Binance wins dismissal of class action over 2018 tokens that tanked
1.4.2022
The judge ruled domestic law doesn’t apply to Binance as it is not an exchange domestic to the U.S. and that the case was filed “too late”
Bosnian court sides with Bitcoin miner in frozen bank account case
29.3.2022
The second-largest Italian bank would have to pay $144 million in compensation to the mining farm, the judge rules
India's Supreme Court Wants GainBitcoin Scam Co-Suspect to Disclose His Wallet Username, Password
28.3.2022
Bitcoin Royalty Flock to Bukele’s Court as President Talks of ‘Short Delay’ to BTC Bonds
25.3.2022
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele is playing host to a dazzling array of international bitcoiners – while also taking the time to “flex” on American Senators on Twitter.
In the past few hours, Bukele has posted pictures of himself with Ricardo Salinas Pliego, one of the richest men...
Singaporean Court Recognizes Crypto as Property in Theft Case
24.3.2022
The High Court of Singapore, the lower division of the country’s Supreme Court, has issued a ruling in which, for the first time, it recognizes crypto as property and grants proprietary injunctions against persons suspected of its theft....
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Indian Crypto Industry Mulls Supreme Court Move as Tax Break Expectations Disappear
22.3.2022
The fading hope is that the government may reduce the 1% tax deducted at source, but expectations of a tax break on crypto capital gains have all but disappeared
Australian competition regulator takes Meta to court over fake crypto ads
18.3.2022
The ACCC highlighted unapproved or endorsed “scam” ads featuring prominent Australian figures such as entrepreneur Dick Smith, TV host David Koch and former NSW premier Mike Baird in particular
Class action suit against Coinbase alleges unregulated securities sales
17.3.2022
Plaintiffs say 79 tokens that Coinbase sells meet the definition of securities, but they were not warned of their risks
Supreme Tribunal in Venezuela States Sunacrip Has Strategic Role, Voids Earlier Sentence
13.3.2022
The Supreme Tribunal of Justice of Venezuela has stated in a recent sentence that the tasks developed by Sunacrip, the national cryptocurrency and bitcoin mining watchdog, have a strategic significance for the country. The sentence also voids certain resolutions taken in a case where another court...
Vitalik Buterin Asks Court for Leniency in Upcoming Sentencing of Virgil Griffith
11.3.2022
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has added his voice to the chorus of people asking a New York court for leniency in the upcoming sentencing of former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith
BitMEX Co-Founder, Samuel Reed, Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
10.3.2022
Samuel Reed, 32, the final co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange, BitMEX, has pleaded guilty on Wednesday. in the District Court of the US in New York’s Southern District for violating the BSA (Bank of Secrecy Act) by willingly failing to implement, maintain and establish the anti-money...
South Korean Court Rejects Challenge to Strict Crypto, NFT Gaming Law
2.3.2022
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has upheld a law that blocks gamers from buying and selling crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) – and seeks to punish those trading video game-related coins and items....
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India's Top Court Queries Government on Crypto, but May Not Expect a Response
28.2.2022
The question was asked during a bail hearing and a court order didn't say it needed an answer
China's Supreme Court Rules Crypto Transactions Constitute 'Illegal Fundraising'
24.2.2022
The ruling paves the way for violators to be criminally prosecuted with a punishment of up to ten years in prison and fines of up to $79,000
China's Supreme Court adds digital currency to list of illegal fundraising methods
24.2.2022
The new policy change aims to mitigate risks arising from digital currency fundraising and the absorption of funds from the public
Appellate court decision allows Bitconnect class action to proceed
23.2.2022
The superior court has reversed a lower court’s decision, making it possible for a class action to proceed against the promoters of one of crypto’s most infamous scams
New York Judge Orders Terraform Labs to Comply With SEC’s Investigative Subpoenas
21.2.2022
A recent court filing stemming from the Southern District of New York shows that a U.S. district judge has ordered the crypto startup Terraform Labs to comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) subpoenas. During the second week of November 2021, the U.S. regulator filed...
Despite Recent Threats From Canadian Officials, ‘Real Crypto’ or Decentralized Assets Cannot Be Frozen
20.2.2022
Over the last week, there’s been a lot of discussion about Canada ‘freezing’ digital currency accounts that are associated with the Canadian trucker’s Freedom Convoy. Amid the topical conversation, it should be stressed that decentralized cryptocurrencies like bitcoin...
Russia Adopts Law Allowing State to Seize Illegal Funds, Digital Assets From Officials
18.2.2022
The State Duma of Russia, the lower house of parliament, has passed a law permitting law enforcement authorities to seek confiscation of illegally obtained funds from government officials, including cryptocurrency. The state may attempt to seize the assets through court if they exceed...
Crusader Kings III Is Even Better In 2022
17.2.2022
I reviewed Crusader Kings III in August 2020 and was about as glowing as I have ever been about a video game here on Kotaku.com. Yet having previewed it, then played it to death for review, when I was done I put the game down and haven’t been back to it since. Read more