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Bitcoin Crypto Markets May Be Global, But Are They Offshore? There’s No Escaping From Law
Crypto Companies Offshoring Is No Escape From Law Despite cryptocurrency’s decline in price, there does not seem to be any changes concerning governments’ efforts to establish a regulatory framework for the industry. дальше »
2018-11-28 19:56 | |
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Tether Will Soon Allow Direct Redemption of USDT — But With a High Minimum
Tether is launching a new liquidity portal, one that will finally allow the direct redemption of Tether’s stablecoin USDT back into fiat. According to a new report released on the company’s website, Tether is going to “launch a redesigned platform allowing for the verification of new customers and direct redemption of Tether to fiat. дальше »
2018-11-28 01:21 | |
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Law Firm: South Africa’s Draft Tax Law Could Affect Cryptocurrency Use
A South African law firm has published a short essay on proposed tax legislation for cryptocurrency in the country. Cox Yeats Attorneys, a Durban-based firm, argues that the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, published by the National Treasury in July, will be bad for the digital asset industry, according to local media reports. дальше »
2018-11-26 18:15 | |
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Analyst: Too Early to Write Off Bitcoin, SEC Had Negligible Effect on Crypto Markets
As Bitcoin (BTC) fell further on Monday, finding itself under $5,000 in a first for 2018, industry savants quickly took to crypto’s side, in spite of the growing bearish sentiment. Surprisingly, a crypto-friendly partner at Washington, D. дальше »
2018-11-20 14:30 | |
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Analyst: Too Early to Write off Bitcoin, SEC Had Negligible Effect on Crypto Markets
As Bitcoin (BTC) fell further on Monday, finding itself under $5,000 in a first for 2018, industry savants quickly took to crypto’s side, in spite of the growing bearish sentiment. Surprisingly, a crypto-friendly partner at Washington, D. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:30 | |
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Estonia Rewards Nearly 500 Crypto Exchanges And 400 Wallet Businesses With Licenses
Estonia is one of the first countries to widely support and approve a cryptocurrency industry in its country. The country has already issued 500 cryptocurrency licenses, at least according to news outlet Bitnovosti, which quoted Nikolay Demchuk, an attorney who works in the cryptocurrency sector. дальше »
2018-11-18 10:09 | |
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Should the SEC have Federal Jurisdiction Over Cryptocurrencies? Congressman Aims to Sidestep Securities Law
There are those who are arguing that the federal government – particularly the Securities and Exchange Commission – should not have jurisdiction over the cryptocurrency and ICO industry. One specific individual heading the argument is Ohio Representative Warren Davidson, who is a republican and is opposed to federal oversight. In an effort to prompt the […] дальше »
2018-11-15 22:47 | |
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New York Department of Financial Services Issues 14th BitLicense
Today, November 14, 2018, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that it has approved the application of NYDIG Execution LLC, a subsidiary of NYDIG LLC, for a virtual currency license and a money transmission license. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:22 | |
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Former CFTC Enforcement Lawyer Joins Perkins Coie Global Law Firm
Perkins Coie, the Washington-based international law firm that represents highly reputed organizations across a vast range of industries, has hired Kari Larsen, a former enforcement lawyer at the U. S Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to its Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency industry group and Investment Management practice, according to a press release by the firm on November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-9 18:00 | |
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Brave Blockchain Web Browser Asks for a US’ GDRP Regulation for the Market
The Chief Policy & Industry Relations Officer of the free and open-source web browser Brave, Dr Johnny Ryan, released a letter to the U. S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration. дальше »
2018-11-8 19:29 | |
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Professional Course Prepares Russian Lawyers for the Cryptocurrency Industry
Russian companies have organized an enhancement course to prepare legal experts for the challenges of working in the cryptocurrency space. The oldest university of economics in the country, two law firms providing services to digital businesses, and both houses of parliament are behind the project to help lawyers understand the specifics of the industry. дальше »
2018-11-3 17:05 | |
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Crypto Should be Subject to Existing Securities Regulation
A research report by the Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) argued that fintech firms using cryptocurrency should be subjected “to the governance by the Securities Law”. HKEX Finds Risks In Large-Scale Deployment of Blockchain In Securities Industry The stock exchange of Hong Kong, Asia’s third-largest operator by market cap, published a report on fintech applications and. дальше »
2018-10-23 10:30 | |
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China drafts new Regulations requiring Blockchain Users to Register with Government IDs
After a long battle with the industry, it seems China’s plan to bring the Blockchain industry under its complete control is coming into full effect with the new law drafted by the Chinese government guiding use of blockchain in the country. дальше »
2018-10-23 23:47 | |
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SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:51 | |
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Class Action Suits Launched Against Cryptocurrency Mining Investment Company
The law offices of Pomerantz LLP in New York have filed a series of civil suits against MGT Capital Investment and its executive officers on behalf of several of the trading firm’s past or present customers. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:05 | |
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Oxford University: Blockchain sector on ‘silent collision’ course with the law
The University of Oxford has shared analysis of the relationship between blockchain developers and the rule of law. It claims the blockchain industry is on a “silent collision course” with lawmakers, and a major overhaul is sorely needed. дальше »
2018-10-3 17:35 | |
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Why Blockchain Could Be Adopted Immediately Within US Pharmaceutical Industry
The blockchain has very exciting implications for the Pharmaceutical industry. By creating a space for super advanced audit trails, identification and authentication, the blockchain promises to totally re-shape the way medicines are stored and delivered to patients across the world. дальше »
2018-9-28 13:30 | |
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Coinbase Announced New Asset Listing Program
In a move to expand its asset offerings, Coinbase has created a new process by which anyone with a token can apply to have it listed on the platform. This news comes weeks after Coinbase said it was exploring the addition of several new assets including Stellar Lumens (XLM), Zcash (ZEC) and Cardano (ADA). дальше »
2018-9-27 01:15 | |
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“Someone’s Got to Be the Voice of Reason” — Kraken Responds to NY AG Report
The New York Attorney General’s office has pointed a finger at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for “potential” violation of state regulations. Now, the San Francisco–based exchange is firing back, saying it does not appreciate what it sees as implications of illegality. дальше »
2018-9-21 18:10 | |
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FINRA Targets Cryptocurrency Firm Marketing HempCoins for Selling Unregistered Securities
Financial regulators in the United States are now taking steps to ensure that firms engaged in cryptocurrency-related activities operate within the confines of the law. In a recent move, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is accusing Rocky Mountain Ayre President Timothy Tilton Ayre of selling unregistered securities in connection with the company’s sale of […] FINRA Targets Cryptocurrency Firm Marketing HempCoins for Selling Unregistered Securities was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-17 13:24 | |
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Billion Dollar ICO Industry Governed by Securities Law, Judge Rules
U. S. V. Zaslavskiy, 17-cr-0647, U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn), just might go down as a definitive case for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Many, many billions of dollars generated through initial coin offerings (ICOs) are now, according to a federal judge, considered under the jurisdiction of securities laws. дальше »
2018-9-12 12:35 | |
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Two-for-One: SEC Slaps Crypto Hedge Fund, Broker With Registration Failures
In what it deems a first for both enforcement actions, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is charging two entities with registration failures. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:36 | |
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Did Traders Throw Caution to the Wind in China Amid Crypto Ban?
Enthusiastic traders are mocking the crypto ban in China. Despite the authorities launching several attacks on the cryptocurrency sector, digital currencies still survive in the country. A South China Morning Post report suggests that trade is not just active in the country but also thriving right beneath the rule of law. дальше »
2018-9-12 19:10 | |
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Blockchain Courses Popular With University Students, Coinbase Study Finds
Crypto is making its entrance into the world’s academic scene, and students are lining up to learn. A recent Coinbase study reveals that University students want to learn more about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:40 | |
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Crypto Industry Consortium Launches Self-Policing Program
ECoinmerce, a DAO e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of the Crypto Community Watch program, in partnership with a consortium of crypto industry organizations including ICO Alert, GZH, Step VC and NewEconomies. дальше »
2018-8-21 19:07 | |
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District Judge Forms Blockchain Law Study Group in South Korea
A group of judges, lawmakers and industry experts in South Korea are forming a new law society to discuss legal issues surrounding blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-20 17:00 | |
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New Bill Proposes 5% Tax on Crypto Incomes in Ukraine
A draft law prepared by deputies and representatives of the industry aims to introduce light taxation of crypto incomes in Ukraine. Businesses and individuals will be required to pay 5% on their profits from trading and mining cryptocurrencies when exchanged to fiat. дальше »
2018-8-10 00:25 | |
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Thailand Sees Booming Cryptocurrency Industry As New Law Comes Into Effect
The cryptocurrency industry in Thailand is booming with about 50 initial coin offerings (ICOs) and 20 exchanges showing interest in applying for a digital asset license, according to Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »
2018-8-10 23:19 | |
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“Not a Great Precedent”: Commissioner Discusses the SEC’s Latest ETF Decision
When the SEC announced its rejection of the Winklevosses’ latest bitcoin ETF filing, the industry found itself reckoning with a problem on repeat: striving toward the goal of approval, another Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) proposal faced the SEC’s death knell. дальше »
2018-8-4 22:49 | |
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How the Maltese Government Aims to Make Malta the World’s Blockchain Hub
According to Forbes, Malta, the European island between the North African Coast and the central Mediterranean Sea, has become a globally-recognized country for its business-friendly and innovative regulations in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-8-2 14:23 | |
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How the Maltese Government Aims to Make Malta the World’s Blockchain Hub
According to Forbes, Malta, the European island between the North African Coast and the central Mediterranean Sea, has become a globally-recognized country for its business-friendly and innovative regulations in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-8-1 20:36 | |
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Chamber of Digital Commerce Sets Out ICO and Token Guidelines
The Chamber of Digital Commerce’s Token Alliance is producing a new group of guidelines built to help the cryptocurrency and initial coin offering (ICO) markets grow responsibly. дальше »
2018-7-30 18:38 | |
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Ethereum [ETH] to make the field of law more effective, law firms come together to achieve this goal
The blockchain industry is now creating a wave in the field of law with 11 law firms coming together to form an Ethereum compatible services platform called the Agreements Network. The firms have tied up with Monax, a blockchain and smart contract technology company. дальше »
2018-7-28 00:16 | |
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Law Commission of India Recommends Use of Cryptos in Settling Gambling Transactions
Uncertainty continues to grip India’s crypto industry ever since the Rural Bank of India (RBI) imposed a ban on banks and other financial institutions, prohibiting them from dealing with cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-26 20:24 | |
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Yes, Stablecoins Can Secure Official Audits from Major Firms
“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
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VanEck Letter To SEC Details ‘Appropriate’ Answers To Bitcoin ETF Worries
Investment management firm VanEck has lobbied the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a fresh attempt to interest the regulator in authorizing a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). VanEck: Proposed ETF ‘Consistent’ With Law In a letter dated July 20, VanEck, which earlier this month announced it planned to collaborate with fellow operator SolidX to launch a fund, reiterated its belief that the industry was both ready and able to support it. дальше »
2018-7-24 19:00 | |
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Digital Asset Brings Blockchain Developer Tools To Google Cloud
Distributed ledger technology “has great potential to benefit customers not just in the financial services industry, but across many industries,” said Leonard Law, the global product management lead for Google Cloud for Financial Services. дальше »
2018-7-24 01:01 | |
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A Note on Metcalfe's Law, Externalities and Ecosystem Splits
Looks like it’s blockchain split season again. For background of various people discussing the topic, and whether such splits are good or bad: Power laws and network effects (arguing the BTC/BCC split may destroy value due to network effect loss): https://medium. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Binance, Crypto Investors to Launch a Bank in Malta
Crypto exchange Binance is working on a project to launch a decentralized bank bridging the crypto industry with conventional banking. The financial institution will be based in Malta and fundraising will be conducted under German law. дальше »
2018-7-13 17:30 | |
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Maltese Parliament Passes Pro-Blockchain Laws, Establishing Malta as “Blockchain Island”
The Maltese Parliament has passed a series of pro-blockchain bills into law, heralding the launch of a new concrete legal framework for blockchain industry within the island nation. The post Maltese Parliament Passes Pro-Blockchain Laws, Establishing Malta as “Blockchain Island” appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-6 03:00 | |
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Another Class Action Filed Against Ripple, Claims XRP Has “Hallmarks of a Security”
Ripple is staring down the barrel of yet another securities lawsuit — its third one this year. Filed in the Superior Court of the State of California in San Mateo County, the class action alleges that Ripple and its team illegally sold and promoted XRP, Ripple’s currency, as an unregistered security. дальше »
2018-7-5 23:14 | |
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Maltese Parliament Passes Three Blockchain Bills into Law
The Maltese Parliament has passed three bills into law that establish a regulatory framework for the country's blockchain sector, Malta Today reports. Just last week, the Parliament “unanimously voted” to approve these bills in its second reading. дальше »
2018-7-5 20:51 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Charity Funds and Dark Web Run-Ins
This week, the U. S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies banded together to bring down some bad actors on the dark web. EOS is undergoing some growing pains with the launch of its network, exposing the trials and tribulations of an all-too-centralized governance model. дальше »
2018-6-30 20:56 | |
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Malta Passes Favorable Cryptocurrency Laws in Next Step as a Blockchain Island
The Maltese Parliament has voted into law three cryptocurrency and blockchain bills, making Malta one of the most desirable locations for setting up blockchain enterprises. дальше »
2018-6-29 19:38 | |
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Nearly 9 out of 10 Crypto Execs Need ‘Formalized’ management Self-Regulation: Research
Eighty-six percent of cryptocurrency firms’ executives and investors want the industry to self-regulate, new research published this week reveals. Part of the 2018 Cryptocurrency Survey by international law firm Foley & Lardner LLP, the majority of respondents also tipped Bitcoin to become the cryptocurrency of choice for transactions in the long term. The firm questioned дальше »
2018-6-28 18:30 | |
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SEC Director of Corporate Finance: Ether Is Not a Security
In an informal statement made at Yahoo Finance’s All Market Summit: Crypto, William Hinman, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s director of corporate finance, indicated that the regulatory agency has no plans to deem ether a security. дальше »
2018-6-14 21:32 | |
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