Policy & regulation

Opinion

5 Legal Considerations When Dealing in NFTs

Just because securities laws might not apply doesn’t mean other laws won’t, says our columnist.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 March 2021
CoinFlash

UK Crypto Trade Group Calls for Action Over Chronic Delays to FCA Registrations

Only four out of 200 crypto businesses' applications to the FCA's Money Laundering Registration regime have seen a decision, said CryptoUK.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 March 2021
Opinion

This Isn’t the Revolution I Signed Up For

Radicals think they're under siege from Silicon Valley and Washington D.C., and they believe “blockchain fixes this.” Not my problem, says EY's Global Blockchain Leader.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 March 2021
Newsletters

Money Reimagined: Why Quantitative Easing Is Here to Stay

The U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status, usually seen as a source of American might, is now hindering the Federal Reserve’s monetary sovereignty.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2021
Binance

Binance Faces CFTC Probe Over US Customers Trading Derivatives: Report

The agency hasn't accused Binance of any wrongdoing, according to the Bloomberg report.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2021
Lawsuits

Ripple Execs Ask Court to Block SEC Requests for Personal Financial Records

Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen are calling the SEC's subpoenas to banks “wholly inappropriate overreach” and an invasion of privacy.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2021
CoinFlash

Romanian Barber Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $620K in Crypto

The man is accused of hacking "the seventh-largest cryptocurrency operator in the world."

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2021
Exchanges

Weibo Suspends Huobi, Binance, OKEx Accounts After Bitcoin Surge

Chinese social media app Weibo suspended the official accounts of four major crypto exchanges: Huobi, Binance, OKEx and MXC.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2021
Opinion

NFTs: A Legal Guide for Creators and Collectors

NFTs raise some thorny intellectual property issues. Here is a guide from a lawyer who works closely with artists.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2021
CoinFlash

South Africa’s Regulatory Uncertainty Driving Away Crypto Startups: Report

A looming regulatory clampdown following a major Ponzi scheme's collapse is already prompting some exchanges to flee abroad.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2021
Lawsuits

Former Mt. Gox CEO Claims Rehabilitation Plan Better for Creditors Than Class Lawsuit

Mark Karpeles was pushing back at a motion for class certification in a lawsuit brought by a former Mt. Gox user.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2021
Russia

Bank of Russia Eyes Digital Ruble Prototype in Late 2021: Report

Russia's central bank told CoinDesk that over 80% of feedback on the digital ruble was supportive of the project.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2021
Regulation

US Lawmakers Make Third Attempt to Bring Legal Clarity to Cryptocurrencies

Rep. Warren Davidson said the window of opportunity for the U.S. to lead the world on blockchain technology is "closing."

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2021
Exchanges

South Korea to Fine Crypto Exchanges That Fail to Tackle Illicit Activity

Penalties will apply if trading venues fail to follow three regulations, the Financial Services Commission said.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2021
CoinFlash

CryptoKitties Developer Dapper Labs Blocks Token Project From Using ‘Flow’ Name

Flow is also the name of Dapper Labs' blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2021