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China Unbans Bitcoin? ‘Occasional’ P2P Exchange is Legal, Says Lawyer
“Sporadic” P2P Bitcoin trading is likely legal in China, a senior lawyer told the national press in unusually optimistic comments this week. Keep Bitcoin Exchange ‘Occasional’ in China Speaking to BJ News, Sa Xiao, Council Member at the Bank of China Law Research Association, argued that China’s current regulation of virtual property includes the right to trade it as the owner sees fit. дальше »
2019-5-22 12:00 | |
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Owning Bitcoin Legal Despite Govt Trading Ban, Says Bank of China Council
By CCN: According to Sa Xiao, a Council Member at the Bank of China’s Law Research Association, it is legal for individuals to own bitcoin in China despite the government’s blanket ban on trading. дальше »
2019-5-22 10:31 | |
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Bitcoin SV Pumps 125% as Calvin Ayre Runs Friend’s Satoshi Victory Lap
By CCN: Bitcoin SV (BSV) more than doubled in price on Tuesday fresh off the back of confirmation that Craig S. Wright had registered Bitcoin copyright claims with the U. S. government. The 125% pump in BSV’s value may have been helped along (not a legal term) by Bitcoin SV cheerleader Calvin Ayre. дальше »
2019-5-22 04:30 | |
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Tether Partly Backed by Bitcoin, Court Transcription Reveals
Tether, a stablecoin tied to the dollar that is meant to mediate the volatility of other cryptocurrencies, is partly backed by bitcoin. As detailed in court documents obtained by The Block, Tether admitted to using some of the cash reserves meant to back its stablecoin to purchase bitcoin, among other assets. дальше »
2019-5-22 23:02 | |
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Myanmar Central Bank Determined to Curb the Flourishing Local Crypto Industry
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) is determined to curb the growing local cryptocurrency industry. This comes after the central bank issued a warning against engaging in cryptocurrency activities. дальше »
2019-5-21 16:58 | |
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During Bullish April, Fiat-to-Crypto Exchanges Outperform Crypto-to-Crypto
In its April 2019 Exchange Review, released on May 20, 2019, London-based crypto data analysis firm CryptoCompare found that fiat-to-crypto exchanges performed much better than crypto-to-crypto platforms did over the last month, as cryptocurrency prices rose across the board. дальше »
2019-5-21 20:48 | |
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Op Ed: A Summary of
In the latest on the ongoing legal dispute between the New York Attorney General (NYAG), cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, the New York Supreme Court has modified an April 24, 2019, preliminary injunction and now Bitfinex is allowed to continue using the Tether reserves that were loaned to it to maintain its ordinary course of business, such as paying employees and consultants. дальше »
2019-5-18 22:14 | |
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Minnesota Representative to Reintroduce Hard Fork Tax Reform Bill
Minnesota Congressional Representative Tom Emmer has announced plans to reintroduce a bill meant to “provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:34 | |
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Bitcoin has settled in Sports Betting for good
Sports betting outside the legal framework The United States legislature made Sports betting a proper nightmare since the introduction of PASPA which made fiat currency sports betting illegal in some states, while the small number. дальше »
2019-5-16 13:32 | |
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Tether and Bitfinex Ask New York Attorney General for Fund Accessibility
Attorneys for Tether and Bitfinex are hoping to get the former access to its reserves amid a legal dispute with New York Office of the Attorney General (NYOAG). In a letter sent to the New York County Supreme Court, attorneys representing iFinex (the parent organization of Bitfinex) and Tether took issue with the restrictions that had been placed on Tether's transactions with related parties as part of an ongoing case against them, stating that the NYOAG had no basis for disallowing tether (USDT) holders and other affiliated entities from redeeming their tokens. дальше »
2019-5-16 18:51 | |
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Blockstream’s new ‘Bitcoin ICO’ platform is handy – but you still need to know the laws
The blockchain infrastructure firm that sent a Bitcoin satellite into space is launching a platform to allow businesses to offer security tokens on the Liquid Network. Blockstream announced the launch of “Liquid Securities” earlier today at CoinDesk’s blockchain and cryptocurrency conference, Consensus. дальше »
2019-5-15 17:15 | |
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Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges
It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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ErisX Spot Market Launch: The Legal Line in the Sand for Institutional Investors Involvement
Bitcoin Exchange Guide (BEG) has previously reported on cryptocurrency exchange, ErisX’s decision and success in launching a spot market. A spot market is defined as a public market in which financial instruments are traded for immediate delivery. дальше »
2019-5-13 22:34 | |
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FinCEN Unveils New Bitcoin Guidelines: Here’s What You Need to Know
On Thursday (May 9, 2019), the U. S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published new guidelines showing how anti-money laundering (AML) laws apply to Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency in general. дальше »
2019-5-12 22:00 | |
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Craig Wright's Bitcoin Addresses Revealed
Legal documents containing Wright's Bitcoin addresses were supposed to prove his claims of being the real Satoshi Nakamoto. Unsurprisingly, the addresses failed to prove anything.
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Op Ed: Understanding the Latest FinCEN Guidance for Cryptocurrencies
On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
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Bitcoin Lightning node and FinCen: ‘It’s just silly. Honestly, people, stop with this stuff,’ says Legal Officer
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network [FinCen] issued its guidance on the ‘Application of FinCEN’s Regulations to Certain Business Models Involving Convertible Virtual Currencies’ on May 9, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-10 17:00 | |
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Top Canadian Law Firms Collaborate to Explore the Benefits of Blockchain in the Legal Industry
Law-focused blockchain startup OpenLaw announced on May 7, 2019, that six of Canada’s leading law companies – in partnership with blockchain consultancy firm GenesisB – will develop an “innovative smart legal template” on the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-9 17:00 | |
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Craig Wright Claims Producing Bitcoin Holding Records Would Be Burdensome, WizSec Examines Blockchain Records
Craig Wright, the self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto, seems to have growing legal troubles. At the moment, Wright is in a court battle against the estate of Dave Kleiman. In a previous order by the court, Wright had to provide transactional records related to the Bitcoin (BTC) he owned back in December 2013. Nonetheless, it seems that […] дальше »
2019-5-9 00:21 | |
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Craig Wright’s Wife Nets Legal Victory in Quest to Reclaim Lost Bitcoin
By CCN: Craig Wright’s wife, Ramona Ang, sued a Cypriot futures exchange, UFX, for closing her account in August 2017 and effectively throwing a wet blanket on her investment goals. The exchange also refused to allow her to withdraw the funds she had used to invest in Bitcoin futures. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:28 | |
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Bitfinex Releases White Paper for LEO Token Sale
Bitfinex is forging forward despite its ongoing row with the authorities, and it's looking for investors to support its efforts. Today, May 8, 2019, iFinex, the operator and parent company of the popular cryptocurrency exchange, released a private token sale white paper, putting to rest rumors of its Initial Exchange Offering (IEO). дальше »
2019-5-8 18:33 | |
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Binance Survey Reveals 65% Would Donate to Anti-Craig Wright Legal Fund
Two-thirds of cryptocurrency users would back a fundraising initiative to help those being sued by self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright. Zhao Scheme Gets Majority Support In a survey, Changpeng Zhao, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, asked followers whether they would back his plan to use the Blockchain to create a fund for legal fees and associated costs. дальше »
2019-5-8 01:00 | |
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Bitfinex, Tether Brace for ‘A Reputational Black Eye’ Even If LEO Token Sale Bails Them Out for Now
Bitfinex is in a bit of a spot here, having been flagged by New York’s highest legal official for some (allegedly) pretty dodgy financial practices. Readers are probably already familiar with the backstory that involves the crypto exchange trying to be sneaky and hiding humongous losses worth $850M by conflating corporate and client funds. дальше »
2019-5-7 19:20 | |
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Crazy Crowdfund Scammer Pitched a Backpack, Stole $800,000 to Buy Bitcoin
By CCN. com: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched legal action against a serial crowdfund scammer who used his ill-gotten gains to buy Bitcoin. Douglas Monahan promised consumers a ‘high-tech’ backpack known as the iBackPack, but failed to deliver the product after raising over $800,000. дальше »
2019-5-7 11:22 | |
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Bitfinex, Attorney General Legal Sparring Continues With New Court Filings
Bitfinex and the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) legal sparring in relation to $850 million in missing funds escalated with another round of court filings this past weekend. дальше »
2019-5-7 01:42 | |
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Bitcoin Traders Don’t Give a F**k About Tether’s Black Swan Scandal
By CCN: After New York alleged that industry giant Bitfinex had potentially committed fraud with its handling of the Tether cryptocurrency, one might have expected Bitcoin traders to initiate a mad rush for the exit. дальше »
2019-5-7 23:00 | |
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Craig Wright backed against the wall; court orders ‘self-proclaimed Satoshi’ to produce BTC ownership documents
It looks like the tables have turned for the self-proclaimed creator of Bitcoin, with Craig S Wright finding himself on the receiving end of a legal notice. On May 3, a US District Court, from the Southern District of Florida issued an order to “Faketoshi” to provide ownership evidence of Bitcoin addresses which are over […] The post Craig Wright backed against the wall; court orders ‘self-proclaimed Satoshi’ to produce BTC ownership documents appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-5 14:00 | |
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New York Bitcoin Mining Magnate Accused of Stealing Over 5000 Crypto Miners
By CCN. com: A New York Bitcoin miner hosting company called Northway Mining stands accused of stealing at least 5100 pieces of mining equipment from two companies. Given the scope of the investigation currently underway by the federal government, the damage might be much more significant than this. дальше »
2019-5-4 14:05 | |
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NYPD Enlists Bitcoin ATMs to Help Strangle Phone Scams
By CCN: Crypto-oriented phone scams are alive and well across the country. One sneaky tactic involves posing as law enforcement, a crime in and of itself, and then blackmailing victims into paying Bitcoin to avoid legal troubles. дальше »
2019-5-3 20:01 | |
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Feds Seize Part of Bitfinex’s Missing Funds, First Arrest Made
As first reported by Modern Consensus, an HSBC account linked to a federal indictment for bank fraud has been found to be directly related to Bitfinex. Legal Troubles Begin A portion of Bitfinex’s missing $850 million has been seized by the U. дальше »
2019-5-2 12:38 | |
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“Holders Are Not at Risk”: Bitfinex Lawyer Responds to NY Attorney General
Bitfinex and Tether’s legal counsel has written a response to the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) ex parte order, which claims that Bitifinex used Tether’s reserves to cover some $850 million in losses. дальше »
2019-5-1 01:22 | |
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Self-Styled Satoshi Accused of PGP Forgery in Kleiman vs Wright Lawsuit
The Southern District Court of Florida case, Kleiman v. Wright, continues to be one of the 10 most monitored court dockets in the state. On April 28, the Kleiman estate’s legal team responded to Wright’s most recent motion to dismiss the case by claiming that Wright submitted a forgery as evidence and allege the fraudulent […] The post Self-Styled Satoshi Accused of PGP Forgery in Kleiman vs Wright Lawsuit appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-4-30 19:20 | |
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Sweden Central Bank Pushes for Clarification of Legal Tender, Set to User in the Bitcoin Crypto Era
According to an article by the Financial Post “cash is almost extinct” in Sweden due to the country’s efforts to become a cashless society. Recently, Sweden’s Central Bank, also known as Riksbank, released a statement requesting clarification on legal tender. дальше »
2019-4-30 18:24 | |
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Iceland: Debit Card Company Fined $9.85 Million for Blocking WikiLeaks Payment
Iceland-based debit and credit card company Valitor has been ordered to pay $9. 85 million (1. 2 billion Icelandic Krona) for illegally blocking payments to WikiLeaks in 2010, reports local media outlet The Reykjavik Grapevine, April 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-30 16:00 | |
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Wizsec Security Criticizes Coinlab’s $16 Billion Claim for Delaying Mt. Gox Legal Proceedings
Bitcoin security specialists Wizsec has published a critique of the claim made by Coinlab for $16 billion. On April 25, Nobuaki Kobayashi, the civil rehabilitation trustee for Mt. Gox, informed about the deadline for the rehabilitation plan. дальше »
2019-4-29 18:54 | |
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After Failing to Comply with Bitcoin Liquidation Order, FTC Wants Eric Pinkston Held in Contempt
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently took legal action against Eric Pinkston, who was accused of promoting a scam involving cryptocurrency, along with Thomas Dluca, Louis Gatto, and Scott Chandler. дальше »
2019-4-29 07:03 | |
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Conducting a Drug Trafficker Search Helps Brazilian Police to Uncover Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation
Scams are a common occurrence in cryptocurrency, and there are many scammers in the market today. While there is often legal involvement when these situations happen, that is not the case for one mining farm. дальше »
2019-4-29 02:36 | |
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Exclusive: Binance delisting Bitcoin SV [BSV] a matter of due diligence; kingmaking less so, eToro’s Greenspan
The cryptocurrency community was shaken up last week due to the feud between Bitcoin SV [BSV] and, well, everyone else. Following the legal charge, the climax of the “Delisting Dilemma” was Binance axing the coin, leading to a landslide of exclusions for the Calvin Ayre and Craig Wright-led project. дальше »
2019-4-28 18:30 | |
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Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
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Pro-Bitcoin Ohio Bill Promotes Government Adoption of Blockchain
By CCN. com: A bill introduced this week in the Ohio House of Representatives urges government entities to adopt blockchain, the technology underpinning bitcoin. Republican state representative Rick Carfagna sponsored the bill. дальше »
2019-4-27 22:03 | |
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Brief: Tether And Bitfinex Legal Imbroglio Tanks Bitcoin Price By 5.8% In Minutes
A document unveiled by the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) office on Thursday has revealed that iFinex, the company behind both Tether (USDT) and Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex, is coming under legal pressure. дальше »
2019-4-26 01:04 | |
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Breaking: Tether, Bitfinex Sued By New York Authorities, Bitcoin Doesn’t Budge (Yet)
Tether, Bitfinex Comes Under Legal Pressure According to reports from The Block and the Wall Street Journal, Bitfinex and stablecoin provider Tether are coming under legal pressure from the office of the New York Attorney. дальше »
2019-4-26 00:39 | |
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New York Makes First Money Laundering Conviction Involving Cryptocurrency
In what the Manhattan District Attorney calls the first crypto money laundering conviction in New York, two defendants have pleaded guilty to running a drug trafficking business that laundered millions of dollars in Western Union and crypto payments. дальше »
2019-4-25 20:37 | |
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Following Expansions, Japanese Regulator Investigates Local Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is looking into two major cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of an investigation. According to a report published by Reuters Japan on April 23, 2019, the investigation by the financial watchdog is connected to the legal compliance and customer protection standards of trading platforms Fisco Digital Asset Group (FDAG) and Huobi Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Huobi Global. дальше »
2019-4-24 22:55 | |
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Mt. Gox Users’ Self-Approved Rehabilitation Claims Could Receive Some Of Their Bitcoins Back
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has been affected in the past by several issues such as the hack that the cryptocurrency platform Mt. Gox experienced back in 2014. The exchange’s civil rehabilitation proceedings started back on March 20, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-23 02:31 | |
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Defunct Exchange Gatecoin Highlights the Need for Regulations for Legal Ownership of Crypto Assets
The fate of users of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Gatecoin lies in the doldrums due to the lack of clear regulations which could fixate the legal ownership of crypto assets. This according to a report by South China Morning Post, published April 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-23 23:00 | |
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Mt. Gox Is Automatically Filing Unregistered Creditors for Reimbursement
If you’re a creditor in Mt. Gox’s civil rehabilitation case, the defunct exchange may have automatically filed and approved a reimbursement claim for you — provided that your Mt. дальше »
2019-4-23 22:44 | |
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5th Biggest Korean Bitcoin Exchange Closes Shop
Coinnest, one of the largest Bitcoin exchanges in South Korea has announced that it will be shutting down following a litany of administrative, financial and legal issues. 5th Largest South Korean Bitcoin Exchange Closes Shop In a statement published on the company’s website on Thursday (April 18, 2019), the platform announced its decision to shut up shop. дальше »
2019-4-20 13:00 | |
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