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Federal Judge Slams Government's Illegal Retaliation Against Anthropic
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Federal Judge Slams Government's Illegal Retaliation Against Anthropic

A federal judge just tore up retaliatory government sanctions against AI builder Anthropic, slapping Washington with an immediate, permanent injunction.

Sofia Marek· ·1 min read
Bithumb Wins Lawsuit Over $43B Fat-Finger Bitcoin Error
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Bithumb Wins Lawsuit Over $43B Fat-Finger Bitcoin Error

A South Korean court backed Bithumb after an internal slip mistakenly handed 620,000 BTC to hundreds of user accounts.

Priya Nair· ·2 min read
Profit Connect Founder Convicted in $24 Million AI Crypto Fraud
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Profit Connect Founder Convicted in $24 Million AI Crypto Fraud

A federal jury found Brent Kovar guilty on 15 counts for duping at least 400 investors with false guarantees.

Priya Nair· ·1 min read
Las Vegas Businessman Convicted in $24M AI Crypto Ponzi Scheme
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Las Vegas Businessman Convicted in $24M AI Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Brent Kovar stole $24 million from over 400 investors using a fake AI supercomputer pitch.

Alex Rivera· ·1 min read
Jury Convicts Vegas Man Behind $24M AI Crypto Mining Scheme
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Jury Convicts Vegas Man Behind $24M AI Crypto Mining Scheme

Brent Kovar tricked more than 400 investors with false claims of FDIC insurance and an AI supercomputer.

Mia Chen· ·1 min read
US Sanctions Crypto Operator Over $100M Iran Oil Trade
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US Sanctions Crypto Operator Over $100M Iran Oil Trade

The U.S. Treasury has targeted an individual accused of processing over $100 million in crypto for Iranian military oil sales.

Priya Nair· ·2 min read
Illinois Crypto Tax Rules Threaten Holders With Monthly Bills
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Illinois Crypto Tax Rules Threaten Holders With Monthly Bills

Illinois crypto users face a 0.2% monthly tax on their total asset value if their brokers fail to collect it.

Daniel Okoro· ·2 min read
Louisiana Law Lets Crypto Kiosk Users Demand Refunds from Illegal ATMs
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Louisiana Law Lets Crypto Kiosk Users Demand Refunds from Illegal ATMs

Starting August 1, a new Louisiana statute lets crypto ATM users claw back their cash from unlicensed operators.

Sofia Marek· ·2 min read
German Court Forces AI Music Generator Suno to License Songs
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German Court Forces AI Music Generator Suno to License Songs

A court ruling in Germany requires AI companies to license copyrighted music before using it for model training and generation.

Mia Chen· ·2 min read
Seoul Police Bust Fake Flare Staking Site That Stole $8.5M in XRP
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Seoul Police Bust Fake Flare Staking Site That Stole $8.5M in XRP

South Korean police just busted a phishing operation that used fake Wikipedia entries and YouTube tutorials to siphon millions in XRP.

Alex Rivera· ·2 min read
Maine Sets July 29 Crypto Seizure Deadline Amid Conflicting Rules
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Maine Sets July 29 Crypto Seizure Deadline Amid Conflicting Rules

Maine crypto holders face a July 29 reporting deadline under state abandoned property rules, but contradictory official guidance leaves everyone guessing when bureaucrats can actually grab dormant funds.

Sofia Marek· ·2 min read
Directors Targeted Over $53M Hack Cover-Up to Avoid Bank Run
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Directors Targeted Over $53M Hack Cover-Up to Avoid Bank Run

A July 2026 criminal complaint charges directors with failing to report a 1.7 billion-baht theft in official filings.

Daniel Okoro· ·2 min read