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Kazakhstan Blocks Coinbase, Citing Digital Asset Law
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Culture and Information has blocked Coinbase due to legal conflicts with digital asset regulations, revisiting previous restrictions on other financial platforms.
A Colombian court recently hosted its first legal trial in the metaverse
The metaverse hosted Colombia's Magdalena Administrative Court's February 15 session. Maria Quinones, the court's Magistrate, called it "realer than a video call."
A cryptocurrency mining rights bill prohibit the discrimination of crypto
The Montana Senate approved a law to protect cryptocurrency miners from discrimination.
New York Attorney General Letitia James Sues CoinEx
CoinEx was sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James for selling bitcoin without registering.
Blockchain Association Rejects Court's Securities Ruling on Private Blockchains
A U.S. lawyer called it "absurd" for a court to declare digital assets on centralized databases securities.
Celebrities asked to dismiss second amended complaint in class-action lawsuit
Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather, and others claim investors "suffered no damage from just hanging onto the tokens" in their dismissal request.
Former FTX CEO faces 12 criminal charges
District Judge Lewis Kaplan released a 12-count superseding indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried.
Former FTX CEO's attorneys agree to pay for security expert to assist
SBF's lawyers sent a short letter to Judge Kaplan agreeing to employ a tech expert for the fraud case.
Stablegains Sued for Allegedly Misleading Investors
Stablegains, a DeFi yield platform that closed in May, is being sued in California.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to Appear in court remotely
According to a Feb. 18 court filing, Sam Bankman-Fried has days to provide documentation to Voyager Digital's unsecured creditors committee.
Wyoming lawmakers pass bill prohibiting courts from forcing disclosure of digital asset
Wyoming, a crypto-friendly state, enacted a measure banning private key disclosure. If Governor Mark Gordon approves, it will take effect July 1.
Former Tmon CEO faces arrest for taking bribes to promote Terra Classic
According to South Korean authorities, advertising raised the price of Terra Classic token LUNC.
Many Lawmakers and Witnesses Call for hearing exploring the crash of the crypto market
At a Senate Banking Committee meeting dubbed "Crypto Fall," financial professionals and politicians discussed how to address the crypto market crash.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Used VPN
Sam Bankman-Fried used a VPN on Jan. 29 and Feb. 12, according to a U.S. Attorney. His attorneys maintain he was only watching football.
Banks Holding Cryptocurrencies Face Strict New Regulations in European Parliament
The European Parliament must approve a new crypto exposure policy for banks.