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Landmark Ruling: Crypto Dealings Not Illegal in India, Says High Court

The Orissa High Court in India ruled that cryptocurrency dealings are not illegal under Indian law. This decision arose from a case involving individuals accused of fraud through a Ponzi scheme. Justice Sasikanta Mishra clarified that…

Attorney Disbarred After Misappropriating $4 Million in Bitcoin Funds

The Supreme Court of Georgia, the highest judicial authority of the U.S. state of Georgia, has disbarred attorney Diana McDonald on June 11 for misappropriating $4 million from a bitcoin escrow transaction. In 2019, McDonald acted as a fiduciary…

US Lawmaker Proposes Stricter Digital Asset Regulations to Enforce Russian Sanctions

U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has proposed an amendment designed to enhance the enforcement of sanctions on Russian digital assets. The amendment allows the Treasury Secretary to prohibit crypto transactions linked to Russian entities and requires…

Paradigm Secures $850 Million for Third Crypto Fund, Targets Early-Stage Projects

On June 13, the leading San Francisco-based crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm revealed it has secured its third fund, totaling $850 million, aimed at early-stage crypto projects. Paradigm Announces $850 Million Fund Established in 2018…

As UK Elections Approach, Crypto Industry Leaders Turn Attention to Keir Starmer, Labour Party

With U.K. opinion polls indicating a strong performance by the Labour Party in the July 4 elections, crypto executives and lobbyists are reportedly focusing their attention on party leader Keir Starmer. The crypto industry has also prioritized two…

Uzbek Court Sentences Student to 10 Days in Prison for Crypto Sales

A 24-year-old Termez State University graduate has been sentenced to 10 days of administrative imprisonment for selling cryptocurrency notcoin. Termez State University is a public institution located in the capital of Surkhandarya province…

Thai Finance Minister Revokes Crypto Exchange Zipmex’s Licenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand announced Monday that the Thai Minister of Finance has revoked Zipmex’s digital asset exchange and broker licenses effective May 28, 2024. This decision, which followed the Thai SEC…

Donald Trump Pledges to Champion Bitcoin Mining in Historic Meeting With Industry Leaders

Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has engaged with leaders in the bitcoin mining sector, expressing his support for the industry. Trump stressed that bitcoin mining “may be our last line of defense” against a…

Asia’s Gold Rush: Investors Seek Safe Haven Amid Economic Uncertainty

Demand for gold in Asia is surging despite high prices, as buyers seek a hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty. In Japan, there is currently a strong bullish sentiment on gold. Chinese investors, facing currency devaluation, real…