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Square Outage Update; Crypto Firm LBRY to Challenge Ruling It Violated U.S. Securities Law
Square Outage Update; Crypto Firm LBRY to Challenge Ruling It Violated U.S. Securities Law
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto-related headlines today, including an update on Cash App and Square, after some users reported issues acc...
Square Outage Update; Crypto Firm LBRY to Challenge Ruling It Violated U.S. Securities Law

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Crypto Firm LBRY to Challenge Ruling It Violated U.S. Securities Law
The blockchain-based file-sharing network had indicated it would be winding down after a New Hampshire court ruled in favor of the SEC last November.
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SEC Seeks to Revise $22M Fine on Crypto Firm LBRY to $111K
SEC Seeks to Revise $22M Fine on Crypto Firm LBRY to $111K
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to revise a $22 million penalty set on crypto startup LBRY to $111,614, according to court documents from Friday. The r...
SEC Seeks to Revise $22M Fine on Crypto Firm LBRY to $111K

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SEC Seeks to Slash $22M Fine on Crypto Firm LBRY to $111K
A U.S. judge ruled in November that the crypto startup had violated securities laws by selling its native LBC token without registering with the SEC.
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LBRY Token Rally Stalls as Traders Move on From Court Speculation
The token has still nearly doubled in price in the past seven days.
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Economic Unreality: What SEC ICO Precedents Mean for Ripple
The history and future of crypto securities law told in four acts: Kik, Telegram, Library and Ripple.
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OFAC Backtracks (Somewhat) on Tornado Cash Sanctions
But not enough to stop lawsuits, says Coin Center.
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A federal judge ruled for the SEC in its case against LBRY on Monday. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
LBRY Sold Tokens as Securities, Federal Judge Rules
The SEC sued LBRY last March on allegations it sold its native LBC token in violation of federal securities laws.
A federal judge ruled for the SEC in its case against LBRY on Monday. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Why the SEC v. LBRY Crypto Lawsuit Could Be a Landmark Case for the Industry
Why the SEC v. LBRY Crypto Lawsuit Could Be a Landmark Case for the Industry
The SEC sued LBRY last March for allegedly offering unregistered securities to raise a total of $6.2 million starting in 2016. LBRY allegedly offered and sold LBC to instituti...
Why the SEC v. LBRY Crypto Lawsuit Could Be a Landmark Case for the Industry

LBRY has likened the SEC's pursuit to that of the relentless French inspector Javert from Les Miserables. (Gustave Brion via Wikipedia, modified by CoinDesk)
This Tiny Blockchain Startup’s Tangle With SEC Could End Up as Landmark Case
Whether LBRY’s tokens are deemed securities could set an even bigger precedent than Ripple’s higher-profile SEC suit.
LBRY has likened the SEC's pursuit to that of the relentless French inspector Javert from Les Miserables. (Gustave Brion via Wikipedia, modified by CoinDesk)