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Alameda Research Seeks $90 Million in Crypto Lawsuit Against Waves Blockchain Founder

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New York – Alameda Research, once affiliated with the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has initiated legal proceedings against Sasha Ivanov, the founder of the Waves blockchain platform, citing allegations tied to a substantial financial dispute involving $90 million on the decentralized finance platform, Vires.Finance. The legal challenge comes amid a tumultuous period for the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting vulnerabilities and the complex web of financial and operational practices that accompany digital currency exchanges and their subsidiaries. In a detailed lawsuit filed on November 10, Alameda Research claimed it placed approximately $80 million in cryptocurrencies, specifically Tether … Read more

Hong Kong Justice Minister Declares No Plans to Reform Jury System Amid Calls for Change

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Hong Kong’s government is set on maintaining its current jury system despite calls for reform from some pro-establishment figures, according to the city’s justice minister Paul Lam. During a recent television interview, Lam emphasized the importance of the jury system enshrined in the city’s mini-constitution, the Basic Law, and underscored the need for careful consideration before making any changes. In discussions sparked by Ronny Tong, a barrister and government advisor, concerns were raised about the need for reform following a 2019 case involving a foiled bomb plot which was brought under a UN anti-terrorism law. … Read more

Iraq Considers Lowering Legal Marriage Age to 9, Igniting Nationwide Protests and Global Concern

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Baghdad, Iraq — A proposed law in Iraq that would lower the legal age for girls to marry to as young as nine has sparked controversy and widespread opposition. The law, supported by some Shia groups, seeks to change the current legal minimum age of 18 for marriage, potentially allowing pre-teen girls to be wed. Under this legislation, parents would be able to arrange marriages for their very young daughters, a move that critics claim undermines the rights and welfare of Iraqi girls. Additionally, the proposal would permit religious authorities to conduct marriages, further embedding … Read more

Taiwan’s ‘Clouded Leopard’ Shines at Creative Content Fest, Clinching Prestigious TAICCA X CNC Award

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Taipei, Taiwan — The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), which concluded on Friday, awarded the much-anticipated TAICCA X CNC Award to the animated feature “Clouded Leopard.” This film, crafted by Chi Po-chou and produced by Mangowork Studio, stood out at the festival’s TCCF Pitching’s Project To Screen: Animation section for its captivating storyline about siblings and a mystical creature battling environmental pollution. This prestigious recognition is sponsored by both the French national film agency CNC and Taiwan Creative Content Agency, accompanying it with a significant cash reward of $30,000. During this year’s event, which took … Read more