Law

Bitcoin

Fork Fallout? A Bitcoin Split Could Become a Legal Mess

Should the bitcoin network split into rival chains, those impacted in the fallout may be unable to turn to courts for recourse, lawyers say.

Tech  ·  23 March 2017
Markets

Bats Exchange is Fighting the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Rejection

In a petition to the SEC, an exchange affiliated with a failed bitcoin investment product is pushing back against a rejection by regulators.

Markets  ·  23 March 2017
Stocks

How the ‘Dole Stock Crisis’ is Reigniting the Push for Blockchain

A recent issue with Dole's public stock highlights the potential for blockchain in capital markets, proponents say.

Markets  ·  14 March 2017
Regulation

California Lawmakers Consider Barring Bitcoin from Charity Raffles

A lawmaker in California has proposed prohibiting the use of bitcoin and other digital currencies for private raffles.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 February 2017
Europe

Why Blockchain Firms Shouldn’t Ignore New EU Cybersecurity Laws

Impending EU laws, although not aimed directly at the blockchain industry, could prove impactful to its practices, says attorney Jacek Czarnecki.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2017
Regulation

Arizona’s Proposed Blockchain Gun Tracking Ban Pushes Ahead

An effort to prohibit the tracking of firearms with distributed ledgers has progressed to the state's Senate.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin, Blockchain and Trump: Where Do We Go From Here?

As US President Donald Trump's administration begins to gather momentum, what lies in store for blockchain and bitcoin regulation?

Markets  ·  10 February 2017
Exchanges

Trader Sues OKCoin Over Lost Litecoin

A trader based in China's Hunan province is bringing a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin.

Tech  ·  8 February 2017
Regulation

An Arizona Lawmaker is Trying to Ban Blockchain Gun Tracking

No more 'Glockchain'? An Arizona lawmaker is proposing the state prohibit the use of blockchain to track firearms.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2017
Crime

To Catch a Ransomer: How the FBI Chases Crime on the Blockchain

Ever wonder how the FBI catches ransomware perpetrators? This special agent laid out the process in great detail.

Business  ·  1 February 2017
Regulation

Washington Lawmakers Are Trying to Keep Bitcoin Out of Pot Shops

A new bill filed in the Washington State Senate seeks to prohibit local marijuana businesses from using digital currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 January 2017
Smart Contracts

The Two Topics in Law and Blockchain

Ledger Labs' Josh Stark breaks the complexities of blockchain law down into two relatively simple categories.

Markets  ·  14 January 2017
Exchanges

Why I’m Fighting the IRS’s Bitcoin Privacy Invasion

One lawyer is fighting back against what he sees as a government overreach that affects bitcoin users. Here's his story.

Markets  ·  12 January 2017
Crime

Bitcoin ATMs Are Being Attacked With Hammers in the US Midwest

A group of individuals has been accused of smashing dozens of bitcoin ATMs in a bid to gain a competitive edge.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 January 2017
Regulation

Delaware’s 2017 Resolution: Make Blockchain a Reality

What's in store for Delaware's blockchain work in 2017? The US state's blockchain ombudsperson provides an update.

Markets  ·  3 January 2017