Florida

Anonymous Dogecoin Donor Pays Adoption Fees at Florida Dog Shelter

The anonymous donor signed her donation using the name "Doge community."

News  ·  21 April 2021

Craig Wright Must Face Trial Over Alleged $11B Bitcoin Fortune as Request for Summary Judgment Denied

In a case involving the ownership of about 1.1 million bitcoin (worth over $11 billion), the federal court denied Wright’s request for a summary judgment on Monday.

News  ·  21 September 2020
CoinFlash

Binance.US Expands Into Florida, Eyeing Millions of Potential New Traders

Florida's financial regulators granted Binance.US a money transmitters license in July.

News  ·  25 August 2020
Florida

Officials Arrest 3 Allegedly Behind Twitter Hack

A Florida teenager suspected of spearheading the massive Twitter hack and subsequent high-profile bitcoin scam is in custody.

News  ·  31 July 2020
Europe

‘Gold-Backed’ Crypto Token’s Promoter Investigated by Florida Regulators

Karatbars, issuer of a purportedly gold-backed crypto token, is under investigation by Florida regulators over links to a Miami “crypto bank.”

Policy & regulation  ·  4 October 2019
Florida

Craig Wright ‘in Discussions’ to Settle Multi-Billion-Dollar Court Case

Craig Wright, the entrepreneur who controversially claims he is Satoshi Nakamoto, is moving to settle the $10 billion Kleiman court case.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2019
Regulation

Bitcoin Has a Florida Problem

Jurisdictions that lack clear guidance or take a hostile view of blockchain and crypto hurt the industry. Florida is doing both.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 February 2019
Regulation

US Judge Says Boxer-Backed ICO Token Is a Security

A Florida district court has published an analysis explaining how Centra Tech's CTR token is a security. 

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2018
Cryptocurrency

Florida Is Creating Its Own Crypto Czar

Florida's chief financial officer has created a new "crypto czar" to oversee regulation of the cryptocurrency and ICO space.

Markets  ·  26 June 2018
Regulation

Judge Backs FTC Asset Freeze in Crypto Fraud Case

U.S. Magistrate Lurana Snow has recommended that a preliminary injunction be enforced against four alleged scammers.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 March 2018
Regulation

US Trade Regulator Shuts Down Crypto Investment Scheme Promoters

A U.S. district court has issued a restraining order against four individuals accused of operating a string of cryptocurrency investment schemes.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2018
Crime

Florida State Employee Arrested for Allegedly Mining Crypto at Work

A state employee at Florida's Department of Citrus has been arrested for allegedly using official computers to mine bitcoin and litecoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 March 2018
Florida

Florida Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Signatures, Smart Contracts

A new bill introduced to the Florida House of Representatives aims to legally recognize blockchain records and smart contracts.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 January 2018
Regulation

Florida Firm Triggers SEC Suspension with Cryptocurrency Claims

A publicly traded Florida firm has attracted scrutiny from the SEC over its cryptocurrency launch claims.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2017
Regulation

Florida’s Money Laundering Statute Won’t Affect Most Bitcoin Users

What's the potential impact of a recent court decision in Florida that centered on definitions for bitcoin and money transmission?

Policy & regulation  ·  28 April 2017