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Policy and Legal
Since the emergence of Bitcoin, policies and laws around cryptocurrencies has been controversial. Some countries have started to embrace digital currencies, while others have decided to ban digital assets altogether. Lawmakers and policymakers are beginning to evaluate the benefits of cryptocurrencies, while also raising concerns.
Since the emergence of Bitcoin, policies and laws around cryptocurrencies has been controversial. Some countries have started to embrace digital currencies, while others have decided to ban digital assets altogether. Lawmakers and policymakers are beginning to evaluate the benefits of cryptocurrencies, while also raising concerns.
US Media Giants Block AI Crawlers to Protect Copyrights
A Wired report reveals that 88% of top US news outlets are blocking AI crawlers like OpenAI's GPTBot, to protect against copyright infringement and uncompensated content use.
Nexo Seeks $3 Billion in Damages from Bulgaria Over Investigation
Nexo files a $3 billion claim against Bulgaria for damages caused by a dropped investigation, citing material and reputational harm and disrupted business plans.
ChatGPT in Finance: A New Era of Ethical Considerations and Solutions
ChatGPT is revolutionizing the finance sector, bringing innovative applications and ethical challenges. This article explores its uses, the ethical concerns it raises, and potential solutions for a responsible future in finance.
Misuse of Facial Recognition: The $10M Macy's and Sunglass Hut Legal Battle
Harvey Eugene Murphy Jr. sues Macy's and Sunglass Hut for $10 million over wrongful arrest and assault, highlighting flaws in facial recognition technology and its serious consequences.
Former Bithumb Chairman Lee Jung-Hoon Acquitted in $100M Fraud Case
Lee Jung-Hoon, former chairman of Bithumb, has been acquitted in a $100 million fraud case related to the non-listing of the BXA token, highlighting challenges in crypto industry legal cases.
Legal Battle Intensifies as Bankman-Fried's Parents Counter FTX's Allegations
Stanford Law professors Bankman and Fried are attempting to dismiss a lawsuit filed by FTX, alleging misappropriation of funds and knowledge of FTX's collapse.
US States Challenge CBDC as Legal Tender
Four U.S. states - Utah, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Tennessee - have filed bills to exclude Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) from their legal definitions of money, reflecting rising state-level resistance and concerns over privacy and federal overreach.
SEC Agrees to Delay Terraform Labs Trial, Awaiting Do Kwon's Extradition
The SEC has postponed the trial of Terraform Labs and Do Kwon, pending Kwon's extradition to the US, for a $40 billion cryptocurrency fraud.
LUNA Do Kwon's Trial Postponement Request Amid Extradition Delays
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon requests postponement of his U.S. trial, scheduled for January 29th, to mid-March due to extradition challenges in Montenegro. The SEC filed fraud charges against Kwon in February 2023, related to the collapse of TerraUSD and LUNA tokens.
FTX's Bankruptcy Plan Leaves Customers Struggling Amid Crypto Market Revival
The contrast between FTX's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings and the broader crypto market's revival underscores the volatility and risks in the cryptocurrency industry.