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Policy

Craig Wright 'Abusing' Privilege to Block 11,000 Documents, Kleiman Lawyers Say

The filing says Wright has abused attorney-client privilege to withhold documents from the court.

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Policy

Opporty Founder Calls SEC Suit 'Grossly Overstated' in Public Defense

In an open letter, Sergey Grybniak claims his firm followed all regulatory guidance available at the time of its 2017–2018 initial coin offering.

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Tech

Former Employees Sue Justin Sun and Tron Foundation, Alleging Workplace Hostilities

A lawsuit accuses Justin Sun and the Tron Foundation of harassing and firing two employees as payback for objecting to management practices.

Tron founder Justin Sun

Policy

Crypto Exec’s $1.8M SIM-Swap Lawsuit Has ‘Critical Holes,’ Says AT&T

AT&T has again argued against allegations it was in part responsible for a SIM-swap hack that cost crypto exec Seth Shapiro $1.8 million.

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Markets

Coinbase Hands Nearly $1M to Cryptsy Victims After Settling Class Action Lawsuit

Coinbase will fork over $962,500 after settling a class action lawsuit which alleged Cryptsy founder Paul Vernon used the U.S. exchange to launder his victims' funds.

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Markets

Suit Alleging Tether and Bitfinex Manipulated Bitcoin Market Has Been Revised

A class-action that alleged Tether and Bitfinex manipulated the bitcoin market has been withdrawn by the plaintiffs.

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Finance

Ex-Kraken Employee Alleges 'Unethical and Illegal Tactics' in Discrimination Lawsuit

The cryptocurrency exchange is being sued by an ex-employee who alleges the company unfairly fired him for raising serious issues with its business practices.

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Finance

Nvidia Battles Shareholders in Lawsuit Over Crypto Miner Claims

Chip making giant Nvidia has been making its case for why a court should dismiss a lawsuit alleging it misled investors over the demand for its graphics cards from cryptocurrency miners.

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Markets

Telegram Founder Durov Should Testify in SEC Case Over Gram Token: Judge

Telegram's founder and CEO Pavel Durov, plus two other employees, should be deposed to give testimony in the SEC case over whether the gram token is a security, a judge has ordered.

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Markets

Another Class Lawsuit Claims Bitfinex, Tether Manipulated Bitcoin Market

Crypto exchange Bitfinex and its sister firm, stablecoin issuer Tether, have again been accused of working to manipulate the bitcoin markets. Bitfinex has called the suit "mercenary and baseless."

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