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Kazakhstan Blocks Coinbase, Citing Digital Asset Law
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Banks Holding Cryptocurrencies Face Strict New Regulations in European Parliament

The European Parliament must approve a new crypto exposure policy for banks.