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Bitfinex and Tether's Appeal Rejected by New York Judge
Judge Cohen reportedly decided to give a 90-day extension to the case, which will give the New York Attorney General’s office to continue investigating. Judge Cohen also dismissed Bitfinex and Tether’s motion to appeal after the ruling.
US Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Ban on TikTok Downloads
A federal US judge granted an injunction request against the Trump Administration’s order to ban TikTok downloads across all US app stores.
Australian Judge Allows Plaintiff to Use Bitcoin as Collateral Bond
In Australia, a New South Wales (NSW) court has allowed a cryptocurrency exchange account to be used as a collateral bond for legal costs.
Pakistani Judge Challenges Federal Authorities Over Cryptocurrency Ban
Justice Muhammad Iqbal Kalhoro of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has challenged the State Bank of Pakistan's ban on cryptocurrencies in 2018.
Legal Team Requests Temporary Release of Samuel Bankman-Fried for Upcoming Trial
Samuel Bankman-Fried's legal team has formally requested his temporary release for the upcoming trial, citing the need for adequate preparation due to the case's complexity. The letter outlines stringent conditions for the release and also raises concerns about Bankman-Fried's medication.
Judge Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Bail Conditions for Former FTX Founder
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has expressed concerns over the proposed bail conditions for former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, citing the risk of potential evasion and covert electronic communication.
SBF Submits Fresh Bahamas Supreme Court Bail Application
Sam Bankman-Fried has allegedly applied for bail again in the Bahamas Supreme Court. Money laundering, wire fraud, and securities fraud are among the eight U.S. allegations against the FTX founder. A court granted bail on December 13 because the crypto executive was a flight risk. On December 15, local media reported that he had filed the application and it will be considered in court in January.
AI-Generated Artwork Not Eligible for Copyright, US District Judge Rules
US District Judge Beryl A. Howell rules AI-generated artwork can't be copyrighted. Stephen Thaler's request for his AI-created image denied, emphasizing human authorship in copyright law
Legal Team of Samuel Bankman-Fried Seeks to Question Involvement of FTX Lawyers in $300 Million Loans
Samuel Bankman-Fried's defense team has submitted a letter to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, seeking permission to question the involvement of FTX lawyers in the issuance of loans worth up to $300 million from Alameda Research to Gary Wang. The request comes after an October 1 court ruling provisionally barred any mention of FTX lawyers' involvement without prior permission. The defense aims to establish Bankman-Fried's good faith and lack of criminal intent in the ongoing money laundering case.
Judge Considers Dismissing Shaquille ONeal and Naomi Osaka from FTX Lawsuit
A federal judge in Florida is considering dismissing Shaquille O’Neal and Naomi Osaka from the FTX lawsuit due to uncertainty about whether they were served. The judge reprimanded other celebrity defendants for not following proper procedure in requesting a conference extension. A consolidation request by some plaintiffs against FTX was denied, and lawyers for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried noted the possibility of pushing back the criminal trial scheduled for October 2023.
US SEC Wins Lawsuit Against Kik’s $100 Million Unregistered ICO
US Judge Alvin Hellerstein rules in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the regulator's lawsuit against Kik’s 100 million 2017 ICO.
Canadian Tax Agency Asks Coinsquare Crypto Exchange to Hand Over Clients Personal Data
The Canada Revenue Agency has requested a judge of the Federal Court to force a crypto exchange to hand over information about all its customers.