Law

Court Cases

Israeli Supreme Court Rules for Bitcoin Broker in Bank Dispute

A cryptocurrency brokerage based in Israel won't have its bank account closed – for now – thanks to an intervention by the Supreme Court. 

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Bitcoin

Georgia Becomes Latest State to Consider Bitcoin for Tax Payments

Two state senators in Georgia have proposed a new bill that would allow citizens to pay their tax obligations in bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 February 2018
Legal

R3 Center to Train Next Generation of DLT Lawyers

Distributed ledger software provider R3 has formed a blockchain education group designed to prepare lawyers for large-scale enterprise adoption.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2018
Regulation

Spanish Government Eyes Tax Benefits for Crypto Companies

Spain's ruling political party is reportedly drafting legislation that it hopes will help woo cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 February 2018
Regulation

What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will oversee a hearing on blockchain applications on Valentine's Day.

Business  ·  13 February 2018
Regulation

Crypto Industry Reacts to US Senate Hearing Remarks

CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2018
Regulation

Venezuela’s Cryptocurrency Plans Draw Ire at US Senate Hearing

Venezuela's plan to launch a cryptocurrency came under fire from U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday in a hearing that saw discussion on domestic regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2018
Blockchain

The ‘Dean of Blockchain Lawyers’ Just Got a New Job

Marco Santori is leaving Cooley to become president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, a longtime client and one of the earliest wallet startups.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
Regulation

Texas Hits Another Crypto Lending Platform with Cease-and-Desist

Texas' securities agency has issued another emergency cease-and-desist order, this time against crypto lending scheme DavorCoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
Regulation

Texas Takes Aim at Overseas ICO with Cease-and-Desist

The Texas State Securities Board has ordered a cease-and-desist to an overseas ICO that allegedly solicited investors within its jurisdiction.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 2018
Crime

Philippines Investigates Crypto Firm over Use of Politician’s Name

The Philippines' Department of Justice has ordered an investigation over the alleged misrepresentation of the senate president by a crypto firm.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 2018
Regulation

Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Draft Law on ICO Regulation

Russia's Finance Ministry has introduced a draft federal law on the regulation of digital assets and initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 January 2018
Regulation

Virginia Lawmakers Seek Study on Government Blockchain Use

A new Virginia bill would form a subcommittee to research the impact of implementing blockchain technology within the state's government.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 January 2018
Regulation

Proposed US Task Force Would Tackle Crypto Use in Terrorism Financing

A new bill introduced by a U.S. lawmaker calls for the formation of a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrencies in financing terrorism.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 January 2018
Law

Tennessee Might Also Recognize Blockchain Data Through Proposed Law

A lawmaker in Tennessee has filed a new bill that recognizes a blockchain signature as a kind of legal electronic record.

Markets  ·  12 January 2018