Law

Smart Contracts

Are Smart Contracts Smart? A Critical Look at Basic Blockchain Questions

A lawyer breaks down the existing legislation that determines whether smart contracts are smart, legally binding or a even contract at all.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2017
Crime

Illicit Cryptocurrency Use Targeted in Proposed 2018 FBI Budget

Cryptocurrency is being cited by the FBI as a reason it needs to increase its spending in an effort to combat more advanced cybercrime.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 June 2017
Regulation

Uniform Law Commission Sets Date for Debate on Digital Currency Rules

The creators of model digital currency regulation for use by US lawmakers are set to convene to discuss key obstacles this July.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 June 2017
Regulation

Initial Coin Offerings: Where the SEC Might Stand

Should purveyors of ICOs fear the long arm of US law? Legal experts cite a recent case that suggests the answer may be yes.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 June 2017
Exchanges

Bitcoin Experts to Congress: Overseas Exchanges Are Enabling Cybercrime

A hearing at US congressional subcommittee yesterday saw discussion of the role cryptocurrencies play in cybercrime.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 June 2017
Crime

US Army Guardsmen Convicted for Bitcoin Credit Card Fraud

Two members of the US Army National Guard have been convicted of running a credit card fraud scheme involving bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 June 2017
Regulation

Virtual Currency in Washington State: What Changes in July

An overview of upcoming legal changes in Washington state that affect the virtual currency industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 June 2017
Regulation

Consensus 2017: Advice From a Lawyer to ICOs: ‘Don’t Be Stupid’

The legality of the ICO as a funding vehicle was discussed on day three of CoinDesk's annual Consensus event.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 May 2017
Regulation

Vermont Law Adds Bitcoin as ‘Permissible Investment’ for MSBs

Vermont has passed a new bill that tweaks state law to account for digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 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
Regulation

Arizona’s Blockchain Gun Tracking Bill is Close to Becoming Law

A bill that blocks gun use from being tracked using blockchain tech will soon be signed into law in Arizona.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 April 2017
Crime

Ohio Inmates Found Using Bitcoin in Prison Fraud Bust

Two Ohio prisoners conducted an identity fraud scheme using bitcoin and homemade computers, a new report reveals.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 April 2017
Regulation

Washington Lawmakers Finalize New Bitcoin Business Rules

Legislators in Washington state have put the finishing touches on new rules for businesses that offer digital currency services.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 April 2017
SEC

GAW Miners SEC Case Set for 2018 Court Date

A notable cryptocurrency case could advance to court as soon as early 2018, according to new filings.

Markets  ·  4 April 2017
Law

How to Explore Blockchain

Arno Laeven argues that organisations setting out to explore blockchain with a view to adoption need to manage their expectations.

Markets  ·  26 March 2017