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Appeals Court Revives Aspiring Class Action Lawsuit Against Binance
8.3.2024
A Friday ruling doesn't make any declaration on whether the tokens at the heart of a lawsuit against Binance are securities, but it may give investors a chance to argue that they are
Hut 8 Faces Multiple Lawsuits From Shareholders Following Stock Crash
7.3.2024
A class action securities lawsuit was filed against Hut 8 Corp., seeking to recover the losses of shareholders who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between November 9, 2023, and January 18, 2024.
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“Kimchi Premium” Returns: Bitcoin Trades at 10% Price Premium in South Korea Against Global Exchanges
7.3.2024
Bitcoin's infamous "Kimchi premium" has made a comeback, with the cryptocurrency commanding an average 10% price premium in South Korea compared to global exchanges.
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Digital Currency Group Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit by NY Attorney General
6.3.2024
Digital Currency Group (DCG), the parent company of the now-defunct Genesis Global Capital, has taken action to dismiss the lawsuit filed against it by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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SEC Accepts ShapeShift’s $275,000 Settlement Over Crypto Securities Charges
6.3.2024
The U.S. SEC concludes its cease-and-desist action against ShapeShift with a $275,000 settlement, addressing charges of the firm selling crypto securities without proper registration.
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Bitcoin Miners Show Muscle Pushing Back Against Warrantless 'Emergency' Order
5.3.2024
In another example of crypto using the courts to fight back against unwarranted regulatory interference, blockchain advocates stopped a U.S. statistics agency from issuing an “emergency” request for mining energy metrics
Terraform Labs Pushes Back Against SEC Over Special Counsel Payment
5.3.2024
Crypto firm Terraform Labs has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The suit addresses the recent objection from the regulator over a $166M retainer paid to special litigation counsel Dentons. The SEC’s argument lies in the fact that the crypto firm’s lavish spending...
Fantom Plans Multichain Liquidation to Help Recover Millions Lost in Exploit
5.3.2024
Fantom Foundation, the team that builds Fantom Network, has received a favorable judgement from the High Court of Singapore in its legal action against the cross-chain protocol Multichain.
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Bitcoin Returns To All-Time High In Canadian Dollar After PM Said It “Destroyed” People’s Life Savings
4.3.2024
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) now trades at an all-time high against the Canadian dollar roughly seventeen months after the nation’s leader slammed digital currencies as an “irresponsible” investment.
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Hong Kong's Markets Regulator Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange BitForex
4.3.2024
Hong Kong's regulator for securities and futures markets has warned the public about cryptocurrency exchange BitForex for suspected fraud, it announced Monday
Crypto “Best Hedge” Against Inflation: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at ETHDenver
4.3.2024
US Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that cryptocurrencies reclaim control from both the government and monopolistic institutions, offering a myriad of freedoms to individuals.
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China State Media Issues Alert on Crypto Risks Amid Bitcoin Rally
4.3.2024
China’s state-run media has once more cautioned investors against crypto investments as Bitcoin reached a two-year peak on Monday, near the $64,000 mark.
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U.S. Judge Enters Default Ruling Against Ex-Coinbase Insider, Says Secondary Market Sales are Securities Transactions
4.3.2024
In an insider trading case involving Coinbase's former product manager Ishan Wahi, his brother Nikhil Wahi and their friend Sameer Ramani, a U.S. court ruled on March 1, 2023, that the trading of certain crypto assets on a secondary market, which Coinbase is, are securities transactions
SHIB, WIF Climb 60% as Shorts Lose $50M Betting Against Meme Coins
2.3.2024
Pepe (PEPE), the frog-themed meme token on Ethereum, was up as much as 100% to set record highs
Nigerian Presidential Adviser Assails Binance, Calls for Measures Against the Crypto Exchange
2.3.2024
Bayo Onanuga, a special adviser to the Nigerian president, has leveled accusations against Binance, blaming it for exacerbating the local currency’s depreciation against major currencies. Onanuga called for immediate action against Binance, warning that its activities could potentially undermine...
Worldcoin Price Dips as Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman
1.3.2024
The price of Worldcoin's WLD token has dipped following news of Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman. Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind SpaceX and Tesla, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, alleging a breach of their nonprofit agreement.
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State Attorneys General Question SEC’s Authority in Kraken Lawsuit
1.3.2024
A group of state attorneys general has challenged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) authority in the ongoing lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.
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Chamber of Digital Commerce Files Brief on Behalf of Kraken in Controversial SEC Case
29.2.2024
Crypto advocacy group the Chamber of Digital Commerce has thrown its support behind Kraken in its battle against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a February 27 court filing. The brief marks the latest stage in Kraken's legal saga with the federal agency...
Former Director of Blockchain Global Liang Guo Detained in Australia
29.2.2024
In an X post published on February 28, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced it had secured an interim travel restraint order from the Federal Court of Australia against Liang Guo, the company’s director.
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Bitcoin Reaches All-Time High Against Chinese Yuan, Exposing Central Bank Practices
28.2.2024
Bitcoin has hit an all-time high (ATH) against the Chinese Yuan (CNY) in the early morning. This follows a remarkable rally in the price of Bitcoin in the last two weeks as hype around the Bitcoin halving event builds.
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