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Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses Terraform Labs of Misleading Investors

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Following the Terra stablecoin depegging incident, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company Terraform Labs and a number of other crypto companies over the collapse of terrausd (UST). The case against Terraform Labs (TFL) was filed by the plaintiff…

Elon Musk, Tesla, Spacex Facing $258 Billion Lawsuit for Promoting Dogecoin

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Elon Musk, Tesla, and Spacex are being sued for $258 billion over claims that they “are engaged in a crypto pyramid scheme (aka Ponzi scheme) by way of dogecoin cryptocurrency.” The lawsuit states that Musk and his companies “falsely and deceptively…

Crypto-Related Lawsuits Rising in Russia, Criminal Cases Increase by 40%

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Courts in Russia are hearing a growing number of cases around crypto assets, a new study has shown. About two-thirds of them have been launched under provisions of the country’s Criminal Code but civil cases represent a large share as well….

Kanye West Files Trademarks Describing NFT Technology After Denouncing the Digital Collectible Concept

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According to trademark filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the American rapper Ye (commonly known as Kanye West) is getting into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse. The record producer’s company Mascotte Holdings Inc….

‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Warns of Looming Consumer Recession, More Earnings Trouble

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Hedge fund manager Michael Burry, famed for forecasting the 2008 financial crisis, has warned of a looming consumer recession and more earnings trouble. He cited falling U.S. personal savings and record-setting revolving credit card debt despite trillions of dollars in stimulus…

No Tax Amnesty for Russian Crypto Miners as Lawmakers Withdraw Proposal

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A new draft law has replaced an earlier bill introducing a one-year tax and customs amnesty for cryptocurrency miners in Russia. The initial proposal has been withdrawn on the grounds that the tax break would have resulted in losses for the…

Draft Law About NFTs Submitted to Russian Parliament

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Lawmakers have filed a bill with the State Duma aimed at introducing the term NFTs to Russian legislation. The authors of the draft say the rights of those who own non-fungible tokens need to be protected as Russians are currently dealing…

Facebook Owner Meta Files Trademark Applications for ‘Meta Pay’ Covering Crypto Services

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Meta Platforms Inc., formerly Facebook, has filed five trademark applications for “Meta Pay.” The filings cover a wide range of cryptocurrency services. The company is renaming Facebook Pay to Meta Pay. Trademark Applications for Meta Pay Meta Platforms Inc., formerly Facebook,…

Nigerian SEC Announces New Rules Governing Issuance of Digital Assets

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The Nigerian securities regulator has announced new rules that govern the issuing of digital assets. The new rules also include registration requirements for platforms that offer digital assets. Initial Assessment Filing The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced new…

Idaho Warns of Crypto Scams Promising 80% Returns Every 24 Hours

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The finance department of the U.S. state of Idaho has warned investors of a series of cryptocurrency scams promising returns as high as 80% every 24 hours with no risks to investors. Crypto Scams Promising High Returns The Idaho Department of…