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Coinbase Argues an Arbitration Case in U.S. Supreme Court as Crypto Makes Its Debut

The first cryptocurrency matter to come up at the high court isn’t directly about digital assets but is a dispute over how courts should handle scuffles over arbitration.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against crypto exchange Coinbase in an arbitration case. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Goes to Supreme Court for the First Time With Coinbase Dispute

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in its first-ever crypto-related case on Tuesday when lawyers for Coinbase will attempt to convince the nine Justices to pause a pair of class-action lawsuits against the crypto exchange. CoinDesk's regulatory reporter Cheyenne Ligon weighs in on its significance to the crypto industry.

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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear First Crypto Case Tuesday

Coinbase is asking the high court to pause a pair of class-action lawsuits as the exchange attempts to force the plaintiffs into arbitration.

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Gonzalez vs. Google Supreme Court Case Could Shape Future of the Internet

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments for Gonzalez vs. Google, which has the potential to shape the future of the internet. It focuses on Section 230, a federal law that has for decades largely protected big tech platforms from not being held responsible for what their users choose to post online.

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Coinbase Asks US Supreme Court to Halt Lawsuits Connected to Scams and Dogecoin: Report

The exchange seeks to send the cases to arbitration after federal trial judges earlier rejected such requests.

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Crypto Fundraising After End of Roe Tepid So Far

Crypto advocates have long touted the technology’s potential to help people fight government oppression and evade surveillance – the post-Roe world offers a great test case.

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After Armstrong Tweet, India's Crypto Policy Body Says No Contempt of Court Challenge vs. RBI

The Coinbase CEO last month suggested the RBI's "shadow ban" of crypto exchanges violated a Supreme Court ruling.

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Greenidge's Seneca Lake Crypto Project Wins NY Supreme Court Ruling to Continue Operations

A local judge ruled that Greenidge's project "would not impact the air or water of Seneca Lake."

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Can India’s Controversial New Tax Law Be Challenged in Court? Yes, Say Crypto Lawyers

While the overall bill may not be suitable for a lawsuit, lawyers believe a 1% tax deducted at source may be.

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India's Supreme Court Seeks Wallet Info From Suspect in $3.8B GainBitcoin Scam

Ajay Bhardwaj, the brother of Amit Bhardwaj, the primary suspect who is now deceased, has been asked to give his username and password to authorities.

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