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The Digihost power plant in North Tonawanda, New York. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
Finance
Sustainability
Bitcoin Miner Digihost Completes Controversial Power Plant Acquisition, Doubling Energy Capacity
Environmental groups oppose the transaction on the grounds that it impedes New York's greenhouse gas emissions goals.
The Digihost power plant in North Tonawanda, New York. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
By Eliza Gkritsi
Feb 8, 2023 at 11:58 a.m. UTC
Feb 8, 2023
sustainabilityNew YorkPower PlantsAcquisitions
MetaBirkins project home page (metabirkins.com)
Web3
Nfts
Hermès vs. MetaBirkins: The NFT Case That Could Have Major Trademark and Artistic Consequences
The trial between NFT artist Mason Rothschild and French luxury house Hermès came to a close on Monday after a year-long trademark battle over an NFT project inspired by the b...
MetaBirkins project home page (metabirkins.com)
By Rosie PerperCam Thompson
Feb 6, 2023 at 10:42 p.m. UTC
Feb 6, 2023
NFTsWeb3TrademarkCopyrightNew YorkLegalArt
Roger Ver (YouTube screenshot)
Tech
Lawsuit
Genesis Seeks $20.9M From ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Over Crypto Options Trades That Weren’t Settled
The court action seeks damages from Bitcoin Cash backer Roger Ver related to the alleged failure to settle cryptocurrency options transactions that expired on Dec. 30, 2022.
Roger Ver (YouTube screenshot)
By Bradley Keoun
Jan 24, 2023 at 10:11 p.m. UTC
Jan 24, 2023
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Sam Bankman-Fried, after pleading “not guilty” in federal court. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
In Wake of FTX, New York Reminds Crypto Firms to Segregate Customer Funds
The crypto exchange's bankruptcy proceedings revealed poor segregation of customer funds, so the New York regulator is reminding service providers to keep clean records.
Sam Bankman-Fried, after pleading “not guilty” in federal court. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
By Sandali Handagama
Jan 23, 2023 at 3:27 p.m. UTC
Jan 23, 2023
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Policy
Coinbase
Coinbase Will Pay $50M Fine to New York Regulator to Settle Background Check Charges
The settlement will also require Coinbase to invest $50 million to bolster its compliance program.
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By Parikshit Mishra
Jan 4, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Jan 4, 2023
CoinbaseNew YorkRegulation
Interior of EmpireDAO (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Web3
Empiredao
Web3 Co-Working Hub EmpireDAO Closes Amid Bear Market Woes
The hopeful “WeWork of Web3” is closing its doors and looking for a new home just months after it opened at 190 Bowery in Manhattan.
Interior of EmpireDAO (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
By Eli Tan
Jan 3, 2023 at 9:55 p.m. UTC
Jan 3, 2023
EmpireDAOWeb3New York
Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Ask Court To Redact Identities of $250M Bail Co-Signers
Video
New york
Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Ask Court To Redact Identities of $250M Bail Co-Signers
Court filings reveal that lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried have asked a judge to redact the names and identifying information of the two co-signers, in addition to his parents, f...
Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Ask Court To Redact Identities of $250M Bail Co-Signers
By CoinDesk Inc
Jan 3, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 3, 2023
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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Expected To Enter Not Guilty Plea: Report
Video
Wall street journal
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Expected To Enter Not Guilty Plea: Report
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried awaits arraignment in New York federal court, where he is reportedly expected to plead not guilty, according to the Wall Street Journal. Champel...
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Expected To Enter Not Guilty Plea: Report
By CoinDesk Inc
Jan 3, 2023 at 3:24 p.m. UTC
Jan 3, 2023
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Sam Bankman-Fried to Be Extradited to the US
Video
New york
Sam Bankman-Fried to Be Extradited to the US
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's request to be extradited to the U.S. was eventually granted during the most recent hearing on Wednesday. He could arrive as early as Wednesday...
Sam Bankman-Fried to Be Extradited to the US
By CoinDesk Inc
Dec 21, 2022 at 8:48 p.m. UTC
Dec 21, 2022
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Swan Bitcoin CEO on This Year's Biggest Bitcoin Developments, SBF Extradition
Video
New york
Swan Bitcoin CEO on This Year's Biggest Bitcoin Developments, SBF Extradition
Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten highlights the 10 biggest developments for Bitcoin this year. Plus, his reaction to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried being extradited from the Bah...
Swan Bitcoin CEO on This Year's Biggest Bitcoin Developments, SBF Extradition
By CoinDesk Inc
Dec 21, 2022 at 8:47 p.m. UTC
Dec 21, 2022
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