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Analysis of digital assets, private wealth, and asset protection. Practical guidance, legal developments, and strategic insights for clients navigating complex cross-border matters.
When Michael Terpin’s SIM card was fraudulently swapped in January 2018, attackers gained control of his mobile number, intercepted password resets, accessed his cloud storage, and…
Read more →If your Coinbase account has been hacked, the first step is mandatory. Under Section 7 of Coinbase’s User Agreement, you should begin by contacting Coinbase Support…
Read more →In the high-stakes realm of cryptocurrency investment, SIM swap fraud poses a severe threat, allowing hackers to hijack phone numbers and drain digital wallets. Victims often…
Read more →When a SIM swap or port-out happens, the carrier’s notices and internal records are your earliest, most objective evidence. They show when the request was made,…
Read more →If your crypto was stolen from a U.S. exchange such as Coinbase, Uphold, Binance or Kraken, you might be wondering: What was the exchange supposed to…
Read more →When crypto is stolen from a hosted exchange account, does the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) apply? Two Southern District of New York judges—ruling just twelve…
Read more →When a Coinbase customer experiences losses after phishing, SIM-swap, or other credential compromise, several provisions in the U.S. Individual User Agreement may be relevant. Below, we…
Read more →After a January 2018 SIM-swap, crypto investor Michael Terpin alleged roughly $24 million in losses and sued AT&T, arguing the carrier violated the Federal Communications Act…
Read more →When clients ask whether a SIM-swap victim can actually prevail against a carrier, this matter provides a clear, document-backed example: Joseph “Josh” Jones brought claims against…
Read more →If you are considering an offshore asset protection trust or a Domestic Asset Protection Trust in Wyoming, South Dakota, Nevada, or Alaska, contact Dilendorf Law Firm…
Read more →Many service providers, including Coinbase, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T, include arbitration clauses in their user agreements. These provisions determine how disputes will be resolved and often…
Read more →If your crypto was stolen through a SIM-swap attack, time is critical. Hackers can use a compromised phone number to bypass two-factor authentication, gain access to…
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