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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 Top Court Queries Government on Crypto, but May Not Expect a Response
The question was asked during a bail hearing, and a court order didn't say it needed an answer.
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7 Crypto Exchange Executives Handed Prison Sentences for $1.7B Fraud in South Korea: Report
The exchange's former CEO was sentenced to 22 years in prison.
Seoul, South Korea. (Ciaran O'Brien/Unsplash)

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Crypto News Roundup for Nov. 5, 2021
With bitcoin trading sideways as altcoins push upward and a look at a long-delayed Florida trial that bitcoin insiders are watching closely, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back w...
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Great Hall of the People, a legislative building in Beijing. (testing/Shutterstock)
China Seeking Judicial Authority to Convict and Sentence Crypto Activities: Report
Judicial interpretations are likely to be issued in the future.
Great Hall of the People, a legislative building in Beijing. (testing/Shutterstock)

Government buildings in New Delhi.
Indian High Court Seeks Disclaimers on Crypto Advertising
The High Court of Delhi is seeking responses and has scheduled the matter for discussion in August.
Government buildings in New Delhi.

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BTC-e Operator Vinnik's Five-Year Prison Sentence Upheld by Court: Report
Vinnik was successful in one aspect: The court exempted him from a fine of 100,000 euros.
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Sarawut Benchakul, Secretary-General of the Office of the Judiciary, unveiled the project Thursday. (Office of the Court of Justice)
Thailand Is Prepping to Move Judicial System Records to a Blockchain
The Office of the Court of Justice is developing its blockchain as part of Thailand's court digitization campaign.
Sarawut Benchakul, Secretary-General of the Office of the Judiciary, unveiled the project Thursday. (Office of the Court of Justice)

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Judge Halts Telegram Token Issuance in Injunction Requested by SEC
A federal judge has granted the SEC’s preliminary injunction request, barring Telegram from issuing any gram tokens when it launches its blockchain network.
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Bitfinex Covered $850 Million Loss Using Tether Funds, NY Prosecutors Allege
New York's Attorney General has obtained a court order against crypto exchange Bitfinex's operator iFinex as well as stablecoin company Tether.
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