Law

Europe

Russian Court Overturns Cryptocurrency Media Ban

A city-level court in Russia has revoked a ban issued in 2016 that blocked cryptocurrency media site bitcoininfo.ru, among others.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 June 2018
Law

Vermont Governor Signs Bill Clearing Way for Blockchain Companies

Vermont's governor has signed a bill allowing for the creation of so-called "blockchain-based limited liability corporations," public records show.

Markets  ·  31 May 2018
Bitcoin

Korea Seizes Bitcoin Worth $1.4 Million Following Supreme Court Ruling

South Korea's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that cryptocurrencies can be forfeited in criminal cases, allowing the seizure.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 May 2018
Ethereum

The Record-Breaking $152 Million Battle Over the Blockchain Betting Tool Augur

An investor and three founders have been slapped with a private cryptocurrency lawsuit centered on the ethereum decentralized application Augur.

Markets  ·  25 May 2018
Regulation

White Shoe to Wild West: Lawyers to Launch Blockchain-Only Law Firm

A former Digital Asset executive and a long-time securities lawyer have started a new law firm that will focus exclusively on blockchain clients.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 May 2018
Governance

Code Is Law – But It’s Not the Only Law for Blockchains

It's the combination of internal and external rules that ultimately dictates how blockchain-based platforms will operate, says Primavera De Filippi.

Markets  ·  5 May 2018
Investments

After Millions Raised, the SAFT Is Alive But Who Knows How Well

A framework that strives to enable compliant U.S. token sales may have come under fire in the press, but it's still widely used by entrepreneurs.

Markets  ·  27 April 2018
Regulation

US Congressman: ‘Race to Regulate’ Won’t Solve Crypto Fraud

While fraud and 'bad actors' are a concern in the crypto industry, US Rep. Patrick McHenry says Congress should not rush to regulate.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 April 2018
Regulation

Bermuda Wants Crypto Regulation to Fuel ‘Phenomenal’ Business Growth

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has published a consultation paper that is seeking public feedback on a proposed regulation on cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 April 2018
Regulation

Most Cryptos Aren’t Commodities, Defendants Claim in CFTC Case

Defendants from My Big Coin Pay, which is being sued by the CFTC for fraud, argue that the agency lacks jurisdiction over the case.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 April 2018
Exchanges

Report: Two Japanese Crypto Exchanges to Shut Down

Two crypto exchanges in Japan are reportedly set to close amid growing regulatory scrutiny from regulators in the wake of a $500 million theft.

Markets  ·  28 March 2018
Regulation

Arizona’s Blockchain ‘Node Rights’ Law Is Nearing Passage

Arizona House Bill 2602, which would protect blockchain node operators from local regulations, was approved by two Senate committees.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2018
Legal

Tennessee Is Closer to Barring Retirement Funds from Crypto Investments

The Tennessee Senate Ways and Means Committee has voted to advance a bill banning public retirement trusts from investing in cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 March 2018
Regulation

Illinois Has Been Quietly Considering Bitcoin for Tax Payments

Three U.S. states – Illinois, Arizona and Georgia – are now actively considering bills to allow tax payments made in cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
Regulation

Mexican Lawmakers Pass Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill

Mexico is now just one step away from passing a law that will regulate fintech including cryptocurrencies in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2018