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ForkLog 16 01.05.2024

US Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement in AI Training

Eight daily newspapers owned by Alden Global Capital have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the unlawful use of their articles to train language models. The tech giants are accused of employing millions of articles to train generative AI products, including ChatGPT and Copilot. The publications claim they did not grant permission, and […]

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ForkLog 28 01.05.2024

Roger Ver Arrested for Tax Evasion

Roger Ver, known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ and the founder of Bitcoin.com, has been detained in Spain following charges by the U.S. Department of Justice for tax fraud. Authorities are seeking his extradition to the United States, where he faces charges of mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false returns. According to law enforcement, Ver allegedly […]

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ForkLog 57 30.04.2024

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to Four Months in Prison

A federal court in Seattle is currently hearing the case of Changpeng Zhao (CZ), where U.S. authorities accuse the former head of Binance of money laundering and other illegal activities.

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ForkLog 12 30.04.2024

ConsenSys Lawsuit Reveals SEC’s Stance on Ethereum as a Security

The lawsuit filed by ConsenSys against the SEC has unveiled additional details about the regulator’s position on Ethereum. Legal experts suggest this could lead to a protracted legal battle. New Revelations According to an investigation by Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett, the agency and its chairman, Gary Gensler, regarded the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization […]

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ForkLog 20 30.04.2024

Samourai Wallet Founder Released on Bail, Pleads Not Guilty

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder and CEO of the anonymous Bitcoin wallet Samourai Wallet, has pleaded not guilty to charges of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and laundering illicit proceeds. This was reported by CoinDesk. On April 29, Rodriguez was released on a $1 million bond, secured by real estate in Pennsylvania and co-signed by his […]

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ForkLog 19 29.04.2024

Legal Expert Criticises US Justice Department’s Statements in Tornado Cash Case

The US Department of Justice’s stance in the case against Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, is based on evident disregard for privacy and new technologies, as well as a misapplication of the law, according to Amanda Tuminelli, head of the legal department at DeFi Education Fund. The DOJ’s opposition to Roman […]

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ForkLog 19 26.04.2024

US Influencer Sentenced to Seven Years for Cryptocurrency Fraud

A federal court in Brooklyn has sentenced Instagram influencer Jebara Igbara, known as Jay Mazini, to 84 months in prison for orchestrating cryptocurrency scam schemes. He was found guilty of wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering amounting to at least $8 million. The sentence also mandates the forfeiture of $10 million from the defendant. The […]

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ForkLog 13 26.04.2024

SEC Accuses Bitcoin Miner Geosyn Mining of $5.6 Million Fraud

SEC filed a lawsuit against the mining company Geosyn Mining and its two co-founders, accusing them of an unregistered and fraudulent securities offering. The regulator claims that the firm, along with Caleb Ward (CEO) and Jeremy McNatt (COO), raised approximately $5.6 million from more than 60 investors between November 2021 and December 2022. The defendants […]

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ForkLog 13 24.04.2024

Changpeng Zhao Admits to “Poor Decisions” and Accepts Responsibility

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder and former CEO of Binance, apologized for “poor decisions” and accepted “full responsibility” for his actions in a letter to the judge, as reported by CoinDesk. In November 2023, CZ pleaded guilty to failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program at Binance during his tenure as the company’s head. As […]

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ForkLog 56 24.04.2024

SEC Seeks $5.3 Billion Penalty for Do Kwon and Terraform Labs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a motion seeking $5.3 billion in compensation and fines from Terraform Labs (TFL) and its founder, Do Kwon. On April 5, a jury in the Southern District of New York found TFL and Kwon guilty of investor deception and securities fraud. The trial lasted nine days and […]

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ForkLog 16 24.04.2024

US Prosecutors Seek 36-Month Sentence for Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, faces a 36-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to violating anti-money laundering laws. This is according to a motion filed by US prosecutors, reports Reuters. “Given the scale of the deliberate violation of US law and its consequences, a sentence exceeding the established term of […]

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ForkLog 22 23.04.2024

US Blockchain Associations Challenge SEC’s Regulatory Approach

The Blockchain Association (BA) and the Texas Crypto Freedom Alliance (CFAT) have filed a complaint against the SEC, accusing it of “capricious rulemaking” and “erroneous attacks” on the digital asset industry. The organizations seek to overturn the “Dealer Rule” due to various violations of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) by the agency, which “prevent industry […]

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