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Yuga Labs Targets Crypto Assets of Pauly0x Amid Trademark Dispute

Yuga Labs Targets Crypto Assets of Pauly0x Amid Trademark Dispute

• NFT Drops

In a high-profile case, Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection, is currently seeking nearly $400,000 in cryptocurrency from Jeremy Cahen, aka Pauly0x. This move is the latest in a long-running legal showdown. This move follows October’s partial victory for Yuga Labs in Hype v....

Yuga Labs Hunts $400K in Crypto: NFT Lawsuit Intensifies

Yuga Labs Hunts $400K in Crypto: NFT Lawsuit Intensifies

• Facts

Yuga Labs, the metaverse powerhouse behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, is intensifying its lawsuit against Jeremy Cahen. Cahen, known online as Pauly0x, has since been subjected to aggressive legal attacks by the corporation. The company is currently making aggressive moves to recoup money it’s owed from an earlier court decision....

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: A Chilling Effect on Web3 Parody?

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: A Chilling Effect on Web3 Parody?

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Yuga Labs wants $400,000 from Pauly0x. That's the headline. But the story behind that number is tremendously sobering. That’s dangerous both for those who care about free expression and the future of Web3 itself. This is not just a critique of Bored Apes but a critique of the underlying power...

Yuga Labs Pursues Crypto Assets of BAYC Trademark Infringer

Yuga Labs Pursues Crypto Assets of BAYC Trademark Infringer

• NFT Drops

Yuga Labs, the producer of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, is currently pursuing Arthur Cahen’s assets with ferocity. As a result, Pauly / Cahen and Ryder Ripps, the artist behind the RR/BAYC art, are liable for trademark infringement against Yuga Labs, according to the court’s ruling. The...

BAYC vs. Pauly0x: Yuga Labs Seeks $400K in Crypto Wallets

BAYC vs. Pauly0x: Yuga Labs Seeks $400K in Crypto Wallets

• Facts

The NFT universe, marked by the intersection of art, tech, and finance, has fueled its fair share of controversies. deliciousNFT.com has been following the beat of the decentralized drums and dishing out tasty morsels of information. For example, the recently settled court case between Yuga Labs, the makers of the...

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: Justice or Web3 Overreach?

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: Justice or Web3 Overreach?

• Commentary

Yuga Labs is seeking $400,000 in damages from Jeremy Cahen, better known as Pauly0x. We all know the story by now: the Bored Ape Yacht Club creators won a hefty judgment against him for trademark infringement related to his RR/BAYC parody project. Now, they're going after his crypto wallets. Could...

BAYC Lawsuit: Is Yuga Labs Silencing Southeast Asian Artists?

BAYC Lawsuit: Is Yuga Labs Silencing Southeast Asian Artists?

• Commentary

The news is buzzing about Yuga Labs going after Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen (Pauly0x) for trademark infringement, winning millions in damages, and now trying to seize crypto assets. On the face of it, this should be an open-and-shut case of copyright infringement, no? Let's peel back the layers and...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....