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GeneralBeginnerThe DeFi Education Fund (DEF) has successfully acquired a patent owned by True Return Systems (TRS) that served as the foundation for lawsuits targeting decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) MakerDAO and Compound Protocol for patent infringement. This strategic move by DEF aims to shield…
#defi#law
Alexey Pertsev, the co-founder and developer of Tornado Cash, a decentralized cryptocurrency mixing service, is facing a mounting legal battle and requires additional financial support to continue his appeal. Pertsev was arrested in Amsterdam in August 2022 following the U.S. Treasury’s…
#court#crypto#law
GeneralBeginnerAs Nigeria grapples with widespread protests calling for economic and political reforms, a chorus of voices from the cryptocurrency community is adding their demands to the mix. The advocates are urging for regulatory clarity and a more conducive environment for digital assets in the country. The…
#crypto#government#law
GeneralBeginnerEuropol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, has issued a stark warning about the looming threat of AI-driven cybercrime. According to a recent report, the agency anticipates a significant surge in cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence. These attacks are expected to become…
#crypto#european#european-union
EthereumBeginnerTornado Cash, which was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) earlier this year, has seen a surprising surge in activity. According to data from Flipside Crypto, deposits into Tornado Cash have reached nearly $1.9 billion in the first half of 2024,…
#court#crypto#hackers
GeneralBeginnerThe New York Times (NYT) and OpenAI have taken an unexpected turn. On July 1st, OpenAI filed a motion requesting the court to compel the NYT to disclose detailed source materials for each copyrighted article at the heart of the case. The NYT accuses OpenAI of using its articles to train AI models…
#ai#chatgpt#court
GeneralBeginnerNintendo has announced it will not be utilizing generative AI technology in the development of its upcoming games. This decision comes despite the growing popularity of AI tools within the gaming sector. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa cited concerns over intellectual property (IP) as the…
#ai#gaming#generative-ai
BitcoinBeginnerThe Nigerian cryptocurrency space: adopt crypto regulations inspired by Europe. This recommendation comes from Nigerian data and policy analyst Obinna Uzoije, highlighting the need for clear guidelines in this rapidly evolving market. The Nigerian landscape for cryptocurrency is currently…
#crypto#government#law
GeneralBeginnerBinance has been hit with a fine of $2.25 million by India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for alleged violation of know-your-customer (KYC) norms. This news comes amidst growing scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges in India, with regulators seeking stricter controls on the industry. According…
#binance#crypto#government
GeneralBeginnerMeta Platforms, the company formerly known as Facebook, faces continued legal action after a US judge rejected its attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest. The lawsuit centers around fraudulent cryptocurrency ads featuring Forrest’s image that were displayed on…
#ai#court#facebook
BitcoinBeginnerUS lawmakers are pressuring the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve Bitcoin options trading. This push comes after the SEC’s recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which has seen significant investor interest. Representatives Mike Flood and Wiley Nickel…
#crypto#law#sec
