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Chile Orders World to Erase Biometric Data of Teenager

January 12, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The Supreme Court of Chile has ordered World to erase all records of the biometric data of a 17-year-old teenager. According to the court, several constitutional rights were violated by World’s iris-scanning activities. The data must be deleted within 30 days of this decision. World Gets Slapped by Adverse Legal Decision in Chile: Teenager Biometric […]

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DOJ Indicts 3 Russians for Operating Crypto Mixers Linked to Cybercrime

January 11, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Russian nationals face charges for allegedly using cryptocurrency mixers to launder proceeds from ransomware, wire fraud, and theft, obscuring illicit funds’ origins, the DOJ says. Russian Nationals Face DOJ Charges for Laundering Cryptocurrency Theft Proceeds The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Jan. 10 the indictment of three Russian nationals for operating cryptocurrency mixers […]

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Russia Begins Liquidating Seized Bitcoins From Bribery-Convicted Official

January 10, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The Russian government has started selling part of the 1,032 bitcoins seized from former investigator Marat Tambiev, convicted of taking bribes. Russian Authorities Seize Real Estate Belonging to Bribery-Convicted Official The Russian government has reportedly begun selling a portion of over 1,032 bitcoins (BTC) seized from a former investigator, Marat Tambiev, who was convicted of […]

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Coinbase Scores Major Legal Win – SEC Stalled by Rare Court Ruling

January 9, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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A New York federal court has paused the SEC’s case against Coinbase, granting a rare appeal that could reshape how securities laws apply to crypto. Coinbase Secures Key Legal Victory in SEC Case A federal court in New York has certified an order for interlocutory appeal in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case […]

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CFTC Regulatory Case Against Gemini Ends in $5 Million Settlement

January 6, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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A Bloomberg report was the first to disclose that Gemini Trust Co., a cryptocurrency exchange established by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has consented to a $5 million settlement to address allegations levied by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The settlement quells accusations that Gemini disseminated deceptive information to regulatory bodies. Gemini Avoids Trial in […]

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Do Kwon Extradition: Montenegro Court Upholds Ruling, US or South Korea Awaits

December 26, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A Montenegrin court upheld the extradition of Do Kwon, founder of Terra Labs. The U.S. and South Korea both requested extradition, and a Montenegro minister will decide which country gets him. Montenegro Minister to Decide Do Kwon’s Next Destination The Montenegrin Constitutional Court unanimously dismissed jailed Terra Labs founder Do Kwon’s appeal against his extradition. […]

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Argentina Freezes $3.5 Million in USDT Linked to Rainbowex Amid Massive Seizure Operation

December 24, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Argentine justice system has ordered Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, to freeze over $3.5 million linked to Rainbowex, an alleged mega pyramid operation that is currently under investigation. The request comes after the execution of 22 search warrants and the detention of 10 individuals connected with these operations. Argentine Authorities Hit Rainboex […]

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Caught in Offside? Argentine Soccer Team Scammed by Missing Press Chief in Crypto Swindle

December 23, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Press Chief of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, an Argentine second-division soccer team, has vanished after allegedly swindling millions from the team using a crypto investment platform. Press Chief of Argentine Soccer Team Vanishes, Leaving Million-Dollar Debt Linked to Crypto Investment Platform Matías Centurión, the press chief of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, a second-division soccer […]

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Hawk Tuah Crypto Project Sued Over Memecoin, Welch Responds

December 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Interestingly, Haliey Welch was not listed as a defendant in the lawsuit and her most recent response may explain why. HAWK Memecoin Investors File Suit Disgruntled investors will finally have their day in court after buying the HAWK memecoin on December 4, only to see it implode and lose more than 90% of its value […]

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Coinbase To Delist WBTC After Judge Gives Thumbs Up

December 19, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Coinbase announced in November that it would delist WBTC on December 19, after the token became affiliated with Tron founder Justin Sun. Coinbase and Bit Global Clash in Court Over WBTC Delisting California judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín gave crypto exchange Coinbase the green light to delist wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) despite attempts by digital asset custodian Bit […]

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