Law

Regulation

Arizona Lawmakers Want to Let People Pay Taxes in Bitcoin

A new bill submitted to the Arizona Senate would, if approved, let people pay their state tax liabilities using bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 January 2018
Regulation

Indian Lawyer Files Petition Demanding Cryptocurrency Regulations

An Indian lawyer has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to force action on the regulation of cryptocurrencies in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 January 2018
Regulation

I Love Bitcoin. That’s Why I Sue Exchanges

The lawyer who's filed more crypto class actions than any other speaks out on his outlook on the blockchain industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 January 2018
Regulation

A Legal Renaissance, Blockchain Style

Last year, lawyers and law firms finally got over themselves and worked together in the blockchain space. In 2018, such teamwork will be critical.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 January 2018
Regulation

Egypt’s Religious Leader: Crypto Trading Forbidden Under Islamic Law

Egypt's Islamic religious leader says the cryptocurrency trading is not legal based on the Islamic religious law.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 January 2018
Regulation

My Advice for ICOs? I’m Sorry I Was Right…

He's not your lawyer, but he's giving you advice. Avid pocaster and legal expert Jason Seibert enjoys a last laugh on ICOs.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 December 2017
Regulation

Writing the Blockchain Rulebook in 2018

2018 presents a rare opportunity for the blockchain industry to self-regulate, lawyer Josh Garcia argues.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 December 2017
Europe

Out With the Old? Blockchain Requires a New Regulatory Approach

What if an ICO is just an ICO? Eva Kaili argues regulations need more imaginative approaches to blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 December 2017
Security

Trump Signs Defense Bill Authorizing Blockchain Study

President Donald Trump has signed a $700 billion military spending bill that includes a mandate for a blockchain cybersecurity research study.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 December 2017
Regulation

Mexican Lawmakers Advance Bill to Regulate Bitcoin, Fintech Firms

The upper chamber of Mexico's national legislature has approved a bill that would bring bitcoin exchanges under the oversight of the central bank.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 December 2017
Crime

Detroit Bitcoin Trader Gets Jail Time for Unlicensed Money Business

A Detroit resident was sentenced Monday to 366 days in jail for operating an unlicensed money services business involving bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2017
Tether

Bitfinex Hires Law Firm to Challenge Critics

Bitfinex has hired white-shoe law firm Steptoe & Johnson and said it may sue a pseudonymous blogger who has accused the bitcoin exchange of fraud.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2017
Regulation

Ex-SEC Lawyer Predicts ‘Assembly Line’ for ICO Enforcement

A former lawyer for the SEC discusses the way forward for ICO regulation, warning that an "assembly line" of actions could be on the way.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 November 2017
Regulation

Are Tokens Like Gold? Attorneys Ask Tough Questions on ICOs

The SEC and the CFTC? A panel of top ICO lawyers discussed pressing legal challenges in the sector on Tuesday.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 November 2017
Regulation

SEC Enforcement Director: ICO Fraud Requires ‘Thoughtful Approach’

SEC Division of Enforcement co-director Stephanie Avakian said the agency's new cyber unit would look at how blockchain technology and ICOs are used.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 October 2017