US court rules DAOs can face legal liability under partnership law

The US District Court for the Northern District of California has ruled that decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) can face legal liability under general partnership laws. Judge Vince Chhabria’s decision, delivered on Nov. 18, establishes that DAOs and their identifiable members can be held accountable for legal actions. This judgment emerged from a lawsuit involving Lido…

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FBI Warns Investors of Growing Crypto Scams Amid Billion-Dollar Losses

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to cryptocurrency investors, highlighting a surge in scams, particularly targeting retirees and the elderly. FBI experts explain how scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments and scare them into handing over more funds before vanishing with the money. FBI Warns of Growing Cryptocurrency Scams Amid…

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Multiple Cities Explore Santa Monica’s Bitcoin Office Model as Public Interest Surges

October 10, 2024 at 01:20 PM GST updated: October 10, 2024 at 12:11 PM 2 mins read News Santa Monica’s Bitcoin Office has attracted over 100 inquiries and millions of social media views, driving public interest.  Several cities are considering replicating Santa Monica’s Bitcoin Office, highlighting its potential as a municipal model. The Bitcoin Office…

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Robinhood Fined $3.9 Million Over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions in California

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by California’s Department of Justice against a cryptocurrency firm. As part of the settlement, Robinhood must allow customers to withdraw cryptocurrencies to their own…

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Robinhood Agreed to Pay Nearly $4M Amid Settlement with California Authorities

Robinhood settles with California’s Department of Justice with $3.9M for accusations between 2018 and 2022. Rob Bonta, Californian Attorney General accused Robinhood of breaching state commodities law. Robinhood Crypto LLC, a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, has reached a $3.9M settlement with California’s Justice Department. The settlement follows allegations that the platform prevented customers from crypto…

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Court Upholds $1,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California

A California Superior Court has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law, which includes a $1,000 daily withdrawal limit for cryptocurrency ATMs. The law also requires crypto ATM operators to obtain licenses and comply with fee limits and new disclosures. California Court Upholds Bitcoin ATM Withdrawal Limit The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)…

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