A Shanghai court ordered a partial refund after ruling a token fundraising contract illegal, citing violations of Chinese financial regulations. Token Fundraising Faces a Major Setback in a Shanghai Court Judgment The Shanghai High Court published details on Wechat Monday about a crypto-related case highlighting the legal complexities of virtual currency activities in China. The […]
Wazirx Users May Face Delays Amid Binance Dispute and Moratorium Uncertainty
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has warned users that they may have to wait until the dispute with Binance is resolved if the moratorium, filed in Singapore, is not granted. Wazirx explained that Zettai holds the cryptocurrency tokens under protest. “If Binance is deemed the owner, it becomes liable for users’ account balances. If Zettai is […]
Canadian Court Orders Man to Repay $1.2 Million in Bitcoin Loan Dispute
A court in British Columbia, Canada, has ordered Daniel Tambosso to repay Hung Nguyen $ 1.2 million for a loan of 22 bitcoins made in 2021. Nguyen, a Canadian real estate agent, claimed the loan constituted his entire savings, and Tambosso’s failure to repay has severely impacted his finances and mental health. Tambosso, claiming …
Bankruptcy Court Backs Bittrex in Cryptocurrency Freeze Dispute
The bankruptcy proceedings of Bittrex Inc. involved a legal dispute over claims filed by Azim Ghader, who sought recovery for lost profits and damages after his cryptocurrency was frozen on the Bittrex exchange in 2017. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware found that Bittrex had complied with legal requirements and upheld […]
Western Banks Face Major Asset Seizure in Russia Amid Gazprom Subsidiary Dispute
In a significant move against western banks, a St Petersburg court has seized over $ 763 million of assets from Unicredit, Deutsche Bank, and Commerzbank, following a dispute with a subsidiary of Gazprom. This seizure, one of the largest since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, includes $ 504 million of Unicredit’s assets, equivalent to …