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In Rejecting Bitcoin as Money, Florida Court Sets Likely Precedent

A Miami judge has dismissed charges against a Florida-based bitcoin seller after he was indicted on money transmission and money laundering charges.

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Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

The first federal securities fraud case involving a bitcoin investment scheme has ended with an 18-month jail sentence.

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Petition Pushes CFTC to Clarify Rules on Blockchain 'Delivery'

A US law firm has filed a petition that argues the CFTC needs to provide clarity on the definition of "delivery" as it pertains to blockchain.

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How to Sue The DAO Hacker

Could the individual or individuals behind yesterday's hacking of The DAO be criminally or civilly liable?

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Customers Sue Alleged Crypto Ponzi Scheme GAW Miners

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the customers of defunct crypto startup GAW Miners, naming its CEO and a longtime investor as defendants.

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NFL Star Accuses Ex-Manager of Stealing $3 Million for Bitcoin Mine

A player for the Dallas Cowboys has alleged that his former business manager squandered his money on a $3m bitcoin mine.

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Class Action Lawsuit Resumes Against Bankrupt Bitcoin Miner KnC

A class action lawsuit filed against troubled bitcoin startup KnCMiner is proceeding in spite of a recent setbacks.

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Lawyers Be DAMNed: Andreas Antonopoulos Takes Aim at Arbitration With DAO Proposal

Andreas Antonopoulos takes aim at local governments with new plans for an Ethereum-based system that could be recognized across borders.

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Federal Court Dismisses Bitcoin Startup BitPay's Phishing Lawsuit

A legal fight between bitcoin payment processor BitPay and a major insurance company has ended, court documents reveal.

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Russia's 'Bitcoin Ban' Faces Uncertain Future After Draft Bill Withdrawn

A bill that would ban so-called money surrogates such as bitcoin in Russia has an uncertain future.

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