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Can DAOs Be Sued? Insights From Lido’s Recent Case

Can DAOs Be Sued? Insights From Lido’s Recent CaseAccording to a recent decision from the US District Court for the Northern District of California, decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs, may not provide the liability protection the industry once thought. In a seminal case, a Federal Court in California ruled that, despite the governing body being a DAO, several prominent investment firms may in […]

Finnish police seize watches worth $2.6M from Hex founder Richard Heart: Report

Swan Bitcoin Files Lawsuit Against Its Own Lawyers

Swan Bitcoin Files Lawsuit Against Its Own LawyersSwan Bitcoin is suing its law firm for attempting to withdraw from a trade secrets case due to a conflict of interest with another client. Misappropriated Trade Secrets Cryptocurrency financial services firm Swan Bitcoin has filed a lawsuit against its own legal representative, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, alleging legal malpractice. In a lawsuit filed with […]

Finnish police seize watches worth $2.6M from Hex founder Richard Heart: Report

What’s Next for Crypto: SEC Examination Priorities in 2025

What’s Next for Crypto: SEC Examination Priorities in 2025In the SEC’s latest report detailing the Examination Priorities for 2025, the Commission has reinforced its gameplan to keep a close eye on the crypto industry. As the market for digital assets continues to grow in both size and complexity—particularly with the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs and similar ETH products—the SEC’s Division of Examinations is […]

Finnish police seize watches worth $2.6M from Hex founder Richard Heart: Report

Chinese Court Orders Refund in Controversial Crypto Contract Dispute

Chinese Court Orders Refund in Controversial Crypto Contract DisputeA Shanghai court ordered a partial refund after ruling a token fundraising contract illegal, citing violations of Chinese financial regulations. Token Fundraising Faces a Major Setback in a Shanghai Court Judgment The Shanghai High Court published details on Wechat Monday about a crypto-related case highlighting the legal complexities of virtual currency activities in China. The […]

Finnish police seize watches worth $2.6M from Hex founder Richard Heart: Report

A New Frontier: Court Authorizes Service of Process Through NFT Airdrop

A New Frontier: Court Authorizes Service of Process Through NFT AirdropIn a landmark decision highlighting the unique aspects of blockchain technology, an S.D.N.Y. Bankruptcy Judge ruled in favor of Celsius’s motion for alternative service, whereby Celsius sought to provide legal service by airdopping non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to anonymous defendants’ digital asset wallets. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for […]

Finnish police seize watches worth $2.6M from Hex founder Richard Heart: Report

‘Cowardly Path’ Leads to Redemption: Former FTX Exec Gary Wang Skates on Prison Sentence

‘Cowardly Path’ Leads to Redemption: Former FTX Exec Gary Wang Skates on Prison SentenceInner City Press reports that the former FTX executive Gary Wang, who admitted to creating the code enabling Sam Bankman-Fried to misappropriate $8 billion from the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, has avoided prison. Crypto Whistleblower or Accomplice? FTX’s Gary Wang Avoids Prison Reuters further reports that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan acknowledged Gary Wang’s […]

Finnish police seize watches worth $2.6M from Hex founder Richard Heart: Report

The Free Roger Movement Gains Momentum

The Free Roger Movement Gains MomentumThe arrest and extradition battle of Roger Ver has ignited the #FreeRoger movement, a grassroots campaign calling attention to what advocates see as the misuse of legal systems to suppress dissent and punish individuals connected to crypto. Roger Ver’s Battle With U.S. Authorities Sparks Global Outcry The #FreeRoger movement has gained momentum across social media […]

Finnish police seize watches worth $2.6M from Hex founder Richard Heart: Report

A Crypto Mixer’s Endgame: Helix Operator Sentenced With $400M Asset Forfeiture

A Crypto Mixer’s Endgame: Helix Operator Sentenced With 0M Asset ForfeitureThe DOJ has sentenced the operator of Helix, a cryptocurrency mixer, to prison and ordered the forfeiture of over $400 million in assets tied to money laundering. DOJ Ends Helix’s Reign: Operator Sentenced The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday that Larry Dean Harmon, 41, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced to three years in […]

Finnish police seize watches worth $2.6M from Hex founder Richard Heart: Report

FTX Targets Binance and CZ With $1.8 Billion Clawback

FTX Targets Binance and CZ With .8 Billion ClawbackCrypto mogul Changpeng Zhao—notoriously known as “CZ”—may be out of prison, but he’s not out of hot water yet. The bankruptcy estate of former-leviathan FTX has filed suit against Binance and its ex-CEO, CZ, seeking to recoup nearly $1.8 billion in allegedly fraudulent transfers. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael […]

Finnish police seize watches worth $2.6M from Hex founder Richard Heart: Report

Dogecoin investor lawsuit against Elon Musk dropped

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is often associated with Dogecoin after the businessman mentioned the memecoin on various channels in 2021.

A 2022 class-action lawsuit filed against Elon Musk and Tesla — alleging that the businessman manipulated the price of Dogecoin (DOGE) through media appearances and social media posts — was withdrawn by the plaintiffs on Nov. 14, 2024.

According to the legal filing, the plaintiffs have agreed to withdraw their appeal from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and not seek any post-judgment relief from Musk and the automotive company.

Lawyers for the investors also waived their right to appeal the case in any United States court, and both sides have agreed to drop motions to sanction the other side over the lawsuit.

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Finnish police seize watches worth $2.6M from Hex founder Richard Heart: Report