Law

Exchanges

Coinbase Customer Doubles Down on Legal Action Against IRS

A Coinbase user resisting an IRS request for customer data has refused to abandon the fight, but experts say the tax agency's actions were expected.

Business  ·  30 December 2016
IRS

IRS Asks Court to Reject Protest Filing From Coinbase Customer

The IRS has asked a US court to let it continue with its search for Coinbase user information in spite of an earlier countersuit.

Business  ·  28 December 2016
Law

US Commerce Department Weighs Blockchain at Washington Event

An event held in Washington, DC, today saw the US Commerce Department speak with blockchain startup executives and technology enthusiasts.

Business  ·  9 December 2016
Smart Contracts

Why Smart Contracts Will Need ‘Smart Term Sheets’ to Match

In the era of smart contracts, lawyers will still have plenty of work ensuring that the devs get the code right, legal experts argue.

Markets  ·  9 December 2016
Exchanges

Is Your Blockchain Token a Security? Coinbase Leads Legal Framework Launch

Coinbase, Coin Center and Union Square Ventures have released new research into the distributed application business model.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 December 2016
Ethereum

Hackers Steal Over $300k From One of Blockchain’s Biggest VCs

A notable blockchain industry investor was hacked today.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 December 2016
Bitcoin

Blockchain Interest is Rising in Russia (Despite Legal Concerns)

Moscow-based legal experts examine the thaw in attitudes towards blockchain and bitcoin in Russia.

Markets  ·  20 November 2016
Exchanges

The IRS is Seeking Data on Coinbase’s Bitcoin Customers

The IRS is seeking user records from Coinbase as part of a taxpayer investigation.

Business  ·  18 November 2016
Blockchain Applications

Is a Blockchain Patent Still Possible?

How easy would it be to patent a blockchain invention in the face of complex and arcane legal processes?

Markets  ·  15 November 2016
Law

Veteran Blockchain Lawyers Santori and Murck Join New Law Firm

Veteran blockchain and digital currency lawyers Marco Santori and Patrick Murck have officially joined Cooley LLP.

Markets  ·  3 November 2016
Regulation

BitLicense Critic Wages One-Man War

One bitcoin entrepreneur isn't going down without a fight, following the promulgation of the BitLicense regulation and his company's subsequent failure.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 November 2016
Law

Appcoin Law: ICOs the Right Way

Marco Santori provides a basic primer on the state of US law as it applies to appcoins and ICOs.

Markets  ·  15 October 2016
Regulation

50 Attorneys Form Blockchain Legal Defense Coalition

A group of 50 leading blockchain legal experts has launched the Digital Currency and Ledger Defense Coalition.

Markets  ·  3 October 2016
Regulation

Florida Senator Drafting Bill That Could Recognize Bitcoin as Money

A Florida state senator is drafting legislation that could see bitcoin recognized as a form of money in the US state.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 September 2016
Ethereum

Code is Law? Not Quite Yet

Should code be law? In this opinion piece, Lukas Abegg argues there are many scientific hurdles to cross before this is likely to be possible.

Tech  ·  27 August 2016