Law

Regulation

Australia Officially Ends Double Bitcoin Tax

From July 2018, Australians will no longer have to pay GST on their cryptocurrency purchases, following the passing of new legislation today.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 October 2017
Regulation

Australian Senate Panel Throws Support Behind Crypto Exchange Bill

Australia is moving ahead with plans to pass new regulations for the country's cryptocurrency exchange space.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 October 2017
Europe

Ukraine to Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges Under Proposed Law

A cryptocurrency bill has been submitted to Ukraine's national legislature, setting the stage for new regulations in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 October 2017
Regulation

Still Alive: NY Judge Delays Decision in Fight Against BitLicense

One New Yorker's fight against state's BitLicense just had a good day in court, with the judge pushing her final decision to next year.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 October 2017
Regulation

Where SAFT Falls Short

Limiting ICOs to accredited investors almost feels like a retreat from the goal of democratizing capital markets, columnist Michael J. Casey writes.

Markets  ·  4 October 2017
Exchanges

Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer Has First Extradition Hearing

Alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik has had his first extradition hearing after being arrested in Greece on charges of money laundering.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2017
Regulation

Mexican Law Would Give Central Bank Oversight of Cryptocurrency Startups

Mexico's government is close to introducing legislation that would regulate fintech firms, including those that work with cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 September 2017
Regulation

Canada Confirms Tokens May Be Securities and Pacific Coin Is the Test

A legal deep dive into how Canada's recent ruling on initial coin offerings could impact the market.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 September 2017
Regulation

Courting Bitcoin? Nebraska Ethics Board Gives Lawyers OK to Accept

A top legal ethics board in Nebraska has weighed in on the issue of cryptocurrency payments for lawyers.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 September 2017
Regulation

US Lawmakers Seek Tax Exemption for Bitcoin Transactions Below $600

A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would create a tax exemption for some purchases made with cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 September 2017
Regulation

China’s ICO Ban: A Full Translation of Regulator Remarks

CoinDesk provides a translation of yesterday's ruling from China's regulators on the legality of fundraising via blockchain tokens.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2017
Exchanges

Coinbase Furthers Fight Against Cryptsy Lawsuit in New Filing

Coinbase is moving ahead with its appeal of a court decision from earlier this summer related to the failed cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 August 2017
Regulation

Russian Regulator: Bitcoin Should Be Limited to ‘Qualified Investors’

A new development in Russia hints at what a changing regulatory environment could bring for bitcoin users.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 August 2017
Crime

Finnish Police Launch OneCoin Investigation Amid Global Crackdown

Finnish police have become the latest international law enforcement agency to take a growing interest in the OneCoin digital currency scheme.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 August 2017
Exchanges

Australia Weighs Jail Time for Cryptocurrency Exchange Offenders

New details have emerged about Australia's cryptocurrency exchange bill.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 August 2017