Justin Sun Wins Defamation Case Against Sina, Setting Crypto Misinformation Precedent
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- Justin Sun wins a defamation lawsuit against Sina after six years of legal battle.
- Beijing Internet Court ruled that Sina’s allegations of insider trading were defamatory.
- Sina issues a public apology and pays RMB 31,338 in compensation.
Tron founder Justin Sun has scored a legal victory in a major defamation lawsuit against Sina. On December 31, 2024, The Beijing Internet Court determined that Sina’s earlier claims of insider trading and federal investigations were incorrect and defamatory in nature.
Sina Apologizes, Pays Damages
After the court’s verdict, Sina issued a public apology on February 7, 2025. They also formally decided against an appeal on February 26, 2025. The media giant has since paid Sun RMB 31,338 in damages, concluding the six-year legal dispute.
Sun, the founder of Tron, welcomed the outcome. He pointed out that this ruling establishes a legal precedent against misinformation in the crypto industry.
Legal Win as Precedent
In his post, Sun stated, “The fundamental reason this case took so long was the sheer volume of rumors spread about me. This verdict proves that all allegations against me were false.”
He…
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