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Coinbase settles bitcoin asset freeze dispute (Robertson v Persons Unknown)

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Published on: 12 September 2019
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Law360: Digital currency exchange Coinbase has reached an undisclosed settlement to exit litigation launched in London after hackers stole £1.2m ($1.48m) in bitcoin, ending a case that has provided crucial clarity on the cryptocurrency's legal status.

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