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Pseudonymous Hodlonaut 'Very Confident' as Craig Wright Defamation Case Nears

In an interview on CoinDesk TV’s “All About Bitcoin,” the pseudonymous website editor said he had received $1.2 million in bitcoin donations from supporters.

By Fran Velasquez

Aug 25, 2022 at 11:47 p.m. UTC

Aug 25, 2022

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Bitcoin Website Editor Hodlonaut Receives Almost $1M in BTC as Craig Wright Case Looms

Hodlonaut, who is set to appear in a Norwegian court next month, has already raised 52.679 bitcoin and $30,000 in donations.

By Oliver Knight

Aug 22, 2022 at 3:26 p.m. UTC

Aug 22, 2022

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US Appeals Court Orders SEC to Bring Enforcement Actions to Jury Trials

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals found that the targets of SEC enforcement actions had their constitutional rights violated by the use of in-house judges.

By Nikhilesh De

May 19, 2022 at 12:43 a.m. UTC

May 19, 2022

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Can India’s Controversial New Tax Law Be Challenged in Court? Yes, Say Crypto Lawyers

While the overall bill may not be suitable for a lawsuit, lawyers believe a 1% tax deducted at source may be.

By Amitoj Singh

Apr 5, 2022 at 4:17 a.m. UTC

Apr 5, 2022

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Bitstamp Founder Loses UK Court Bid to Prevent New Owner Buying His Shares

Nejc Kodrič must sell his remaining 9.8% stake in the crypto exchange, as agreed in 2018.

By Jamie Crawley

Feb 15, 2022 at 5:25 p.m. UTC

Feb 15, 2022

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7 Crypto Exchange Executives Handed Prison Sentences for $1.7B Fraud in South Korea: Report

The exchange's former CEO was sentenced to 22 years in prison.

By Eliza Gkritsi

Feb 11, 2022 at 2:02 p.m. UTC

Feb 11, 2022

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Argo, Celsius End Mining-Services Pact as They Settle US Court Case

Argo will pay $6.3 million to cover its outstanding bill, and Celsius will give an unspecified amount of bitcoin to the miner.

By Sheldon Reback

Dec 8, 2021 at 10:26 a.m. UTC

Dec 8, 2021

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Crypto News Roundup for Nov. 5, 2021

With bitcoin trading sideways as altcoins push upward and a look at a long-delayed Florida trial that bitcoin insiders are watching closely, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

By Adam B. Levine Adrian Blust

Nov 5, 2021 at 2:39 p.m. UTC

Nov 5, 2021

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