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Ripple Sues Social App for $2 Million Over Trademark Infringement

Ripple has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Kefi Labs, the makers of a social photo-sharing app called Ripple.

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US Law Commission to Debate Model Digital Currency Bill in DC

The Uniform Law Commission is set to discuss a draft version of a model law for regulating virtual currencies such as bitcoin this week.

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Commonwealth Central Bankers to Discuss Bitcoin's Role in Remittances

Finance officials from the Commonwealth are set to discuss bitcoin and digital currencies within the context of global remittance flows.

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Liberty Reserve Founder Loses Bid to Dismiss Federal Indictment

A US district judge has denied a motion by the one of the founders of Liberty Reserve to dismiss a federal indictment filed two years ago.

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Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud

Bitcoin ponzi scheme perpetrator Trendon Shavers has plead guilty to securities fraud and is now awaiting sentencing.

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Judge Orders LocalBitcoins User to Teach Police on Digital Currency

A judge has sentenced Florida LocalBitcoins user Pascal Reid to serves 90 days in jail in a ruling that closes a notable legal case from 2014.

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Bitcoin Exchange Operator Discussing Deal With US Prosecutors

Court documents show that one of the operators of bitcoin exchange Coin.mx is involved in discussions over a possible plea deal with US prosecutors.

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Bitcoin Spam Tests 'Could Violate UK Law'

The bitcoin stress tests planned by CoinWallet could breach UK law, a legal professional has suggested.

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US Silk Road Agent Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering

A US secret service agent who stole $820,000 worth of bitcoin pled guilty yesterday to money laundering and obstruction of justice.

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Research Examines Blockchain Securities Under US Commercial Law

Cryptosecurities may not be subject to commercial transactions law under the US Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), according to new research.

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