Law

Bitcoin

The Big News Behind the BTC-e Arrest and Mt Gox Connection

CoinDesk takes a look at new developments in the Mt Gox case, attempting to provide an easy-to-read overview of the complex events.

Tech  ·  26 July 2017
Crime

$4 Billion: Russian Man Arrested for Alleged Bitcoin Money Laundering Scheme

Authorities have reportedly arrested a man believed to be behind a money laundering scheme orchestrated through bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 July 2017
Regulation

Delaware Governor Signs Blockchain Bill Into Law

A bill that makes it legal to use a blockchain to register corporate shares has become law in Delaware.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2017
Hacking

Arrested Hacker Claims $30 Million Bitcoin Theft – But Offers Little Proof

A Pennsylvania resident is claiming to have stolen millions in bitcoin, though he's offered police little in the way of evidence.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 July 2017
Crime

Garza Pleads Guilty: GAW Miners CEO Cops to $9 Million Fraud

A notorious cryptocurrency executive pleaded guilty to a count of wire fraud on Thursday. He now faces up to 20 years in prison.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 July 2017
Regulation

Texas Congressman: Cryptocurrenices Must Not Enable Terrorists

A Texas Congressman is seeking to make public his views on cryptocurrency regulation following a hearing in Washington.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 July 2017
Coinbase

Mystery Coinbase Customer Steps up in Fight to Quash IRS Tax Hunt

A new plaintiff is emerging as a potential key player in a case pitting cryptocurrency startup Coinbase versus the IRS.

Business  ·  19 July 2017
Regulation

China’s Chief Justice Gets Blockchain Briefing in Trip to Guiyang Courts

China's chief justice and president of the Supreme People's Court was reportedly briefed on ongoing blockchain projects last week.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 July 2017
Regulation

Austria’s Financial Regulator Warns Onecoin Operating Without License

Yet another national financial regulator is pursuing action against onecoin, an alleged cryptocurrency investment scheme.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 July 2017
Regulation

ConsenSys, Nation of Mauritius in Talks to Create ‘Ethereum Island’

The Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius is seeking to turn itself into an incubator for Asia and Africa's blockchain expansion.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 July 2017
Europe

UK Cybercrime Watchdog: Surveillance Law Could Boost Digital Currency Use

A controversial intelligence law passed by the UK last year could drive increased digital currency use according to a new report.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 July 2017
Regulation

Uniform Regulation for Virtual Currency Businesses: Coming to a State Near You

Attorney Katherine Cooper looks at work ongoing to standardize virtual currency law in the US, and the issues that stand in the way.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin Phishing Scheme Perpetrator Pleads Guilty in Connecticut Court

A Connecticut resident has pleaded guilty to charges that he stole more than $300,000 in bitcoin as part of a phishing scheme.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Legal Experts: nChain SegWit Criticisms Are Flawed

An evaluation of the possible legal risks of a bitcoin protocol change written by startup nChain has been criticised by industry legal experts.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2017
Bitcoin

The Risks of Segregated Witness: Possible Problems Under US Contract Law

Jimmy Nguyen of nChain provides an opinion on possible legal issues with the SegWit scaling proposal should it activate on bitcoin's network.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2017