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The main entrance of ConsenSys's Brooklyn, N.Y., headquarters as seen in 2018. (Holly Pickett/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Finance
Consensys
ConsenSys AG Sues Former Investment Head, Alleging Resume Fraud
The complaint comes two weeks after Kavita Gupta's lawyer filed a complaint against the Ethereum firm asking for at least $30 million in monetary damages.
The main entrance of ConsenSys's Brooklyn, N.Y., headquarters as seen in 2018. (Holly Pickett/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By James Rubin
Jan 13, 2022 at 9:49 p.m. UTC
Jan 13, 2022
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Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sued Over Involvement in Alleged Crypto Scam
Video
Cdtv
Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sued Over Involvement in Alleged Crypto Scam
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. have been served with a lawsuit on allegations they misled investors in promoting the EthereumMax token....
Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sued Over Involvement in Alleged Crypto Scam
By CoinDesk Staff
Jan 13, 2022 at 8:10 p.m. UTC
Jan 13, 2022
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Markets
Crypto
Dorsey Proposes Non-Profit Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund for Developers
The main purpose of the fund will be to defend developers from lawsuits regarding their activities in the Bitcoin ecosystem, the Block founder wrote in an email to the bitcoin...
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By Sam Reynolds
Jan 12, 2022 at 6:27 a.m. UTC
Jan 12, 2022
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Quentin Tarantino speaks during a panel discussion at NFT.NYC on Nov. 2, 2021. (Amir Hamja/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Finance
Nfts
Quentin Tarantino to Release ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFTs, Flouting Miramax Lawsuit
The famed director is moving forward with his Secret Network NFT sale later this month.
Quentin Tarantino speaks during a panel discussion at NFT.NYC on Nov. 2, 2021. (Amir Hamja/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By Eli Tan
Jan 5, 2022 at 11:45 a.m. UTC
Jan 5, 2022
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The Voyager Digital Ltd. application for download in the Apple App Store on a smartphone arranged in Little Falls, New Jersey, U.S., on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Elon Musk continued to toy with the price of Bitcoin Monday, taking to Twitter to indicate support for what he says is an effort by miners to make their operations greener. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Finance
Lawsuit
Voyager Digital Sued for Allegedly Misleading Investors on Trading Fees
The lawsuit charges the crypto exchange with charging hidden commissions despite its claim to be commission-free.
The Voyager Digital Ltd. application for download in the Apple App Store on a smartphone arranged in Little Falls, New Jersey, U.S., on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Elon Musk continued to toy with the price of Bitcoin Monday, taking to Twitter to indicate support for what he says is an effort by miners to make their operations greener. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images
By Michael Bellusci
Dec 29, 2021 at 9:53 p.m. UTC
Dec 29, 2021
LawsuitExchange FeesVoyager Digital
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)
Finance
Coinbase
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Is Sued for Allegedly Stealing Blockchain Startup’s Work
According to the complaint, Armstrong offered to invest in Knowledgr so he could steal the work for a similar platform he was working on.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)
By Jamie Crawley
Dec 22, 2021 at 11:46 a.m. UTC
Dec 22, 2021
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Am exterior view of H&R Block as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 24, 2020 in New York City. The World Health Organization declared coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Finance
Square
Tax Preparer H&R Block Sues Block Over Rebranding From Square
The Jack Dorsey-run payments giant is infringing on the accounting firm’s family of trademarks, H&R Block claims.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Am exterior view of H&R Block as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 24, 2020 in New York City. The World Health Organization declared coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
By Tanzeel Akhtar
Dec 16, 2021 at 5:55 p.m. UTC
Dec 16, 2021
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Craig Wright (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for CoinGeek )
Markets
Craig wright
Craig Wright Found Not Liable for Breach of Kleiman Business Partnership
A jury ruled Wright must pay $100 million to W&K Info Defense Research but cleared him of all other charges.
Craig Wright (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for CoinGeek )
By Cheyenne Ligon Deirdra Funcheon
Dec 6, 2021 at 10:22 p.m. UTC
Dec 6, 2021
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Finance
Lawsuit
Jury in Kleiman v. Wright Civil Suit Says It ‘Cannot Come to a Decision’
A mistrial could be declared if the jury continues to insist it cannot agree on a verdict.
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By Deirdra Funcheon
Dec 1, 2021 at 5:43 p.m. UTC
Dec 1, 2021
LawsuitCraig Wright
Empty Jury Seats in Courtroom
Finance
Craig wright
Jury Deliberations Begin in Kleiman v. Wright Trial
The 10 jurors now must decide whether Craig Wright had a partnership with the late Dave Kleiman and if so what Kleiman’s share of the entity’s assets is worth.
Empty Jury Seats in Courtroom
By Deirdra Funcheon
Nov 23, 2021 at 11:48 p.m. UTC
Nov 23, 2021
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