Legal

SEC Threatened to Sue Coinbase Over Lending Product, CEO Says
The securities regulator is threatening to sue Coinbase should the exchange launch its Lend product, Brian Armstrong claimed in a Twitter thread.

What Apple Settling App Store Lawsuit Means for Crypto NFTs
Apple has agreed to loosen restrictions on small developers in a move that could further expand the NFT market.

Korean Authorities Investigate 33 People for $1.48B in Illicit Crypto Transactions
Fourteen were referred for prosecution, 15 were fined and four remain under investigation.

Ex-Cryptopia Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing $170K in Crypto
The unnamed employee created copies of Cryptopia's private keys and saved them to a USB affording access to over $100 million in crypto.

UK Court Orders Bitcoin.org to Remove White Paper Following Craig Wright Lawsuit
The judge had no option but to rule a default judgment because Cobra chose not to make an appearance, according to Wright's representation.

Rapper 'The Game' Stares Down $12M Joint Class Action Over Paragon ICO
Taylor has been found jointly and severally liable over allegations he pursued personal profit in Paragon's unregistered ICO.

Deputy of El Salvador's Opposition Party Sues Country Over Bitcoin Law
One plaintiff says El Salvador's president failed to consider the law's harmful effects.

Crypto Class Action Against Rapper TI Dismissed in US Appellate Court
Three judges from the Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit have upheld a lower court decision to dismiss a case against the rapper.

Coinbase Hires Former SEC Alum to Lead Exchange's Capital Markets Legal Work
Coinbase has been on a recruiting drive, hiring from some of the world's largest companies.

Chia Project and Journalist Exchange Legal Barbs Over Trademark Issue
Chia is arguing the unauthorized use of its trademark will mislead and confuse community members. Chris Dupres disagrees.

