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As QuadrigaCX Legal Case Progress Continues, Law Firms Appoint a Steering Committee for Creditors
The problems amongst the QuadrigaCX platform date back over a year, but their most recent development is amongst the creditors. Law firms Miller Thompson and Cox & Palmer have created a commit on behalf of the 115,000 former customers of the platform, according to a court notice on March 19th. On a post on Wednesday, […] дальше »
2019-3-21 18:50 | |
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Bloomberg Law Panel Says US Lawyers See More Interest in Cryptocurrency Payments for Charges
The use of cryptocurrency has been integrated into many retail payment opportunities around the world, and the use of blockchain has been making its way into nearly every industry, little by little. However, based on the comments from participants at the recent 18th Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management (LMRM) Conference, it looks like more […] дальше »
2019-3-12 20:42 | |
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ABBC Coin Foundation Must Remove Its Trademark After Legal Conflict With Alibaba
ABBC Foundation Must Drop Its Trademark After Legal Conflict With Alibaba According to a recent report released by Reuters, the ABBC Foundation announced that it will not be using the Alibaba trademark. дальше »
2019-3-12 02:04 | |
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XRP Improvements Stall Despite Support from Binance’s Changpeng During Recent Live AMA
While the crypto community is still seeking the support of various financial regulatory bodies, there has been an increase in blockchain and crypto firms standing up to them, particularly in terms of defining the legal status of their products. дальше »
2019-3-7 05:21 | |
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As Court Reconvenes for QuadrigaCX, Questions Surround Empty Cold Wallets
As QuadrigaCX’s legal counsel descends on the courtroom in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for another round of legal proceedings, the court monitor’s third report on QuadrigaCX’s finances — specifically its revelation that the exchange’s cold wallets are empty — lays out some hopeful avenues for fund recovery — and some frustrating dead ends. дальше »
2019-3-5 20:20 | |
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Over 111 Countries Have Saw the Bitcoin is Legalized Light at the End of the Tunnel from Around the World
According to a report published by Coin Dance, Bitcoin is legal in 111 countries across the globe. This shows that the cryptocurrency is legitimate in most nations, although a few jurisdictions have openly banned its use. дальше »
2019-2-22 19:06 | |
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Luxembourg University Postdoc: Central Bank Digital Currencies Too Attractive to Ignore
A recent study by a University of Luxembourg postdoc claims that some central banks are considering launching CBDCs in spite of legal challenges
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Coinbase May Face Legal Action from Israel Law Center for Allowing Hamas to Raise Funds in Bitcoin
Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange that is known around the world, but that does not mean that everyone is a fan. In fact, Shurat HaDin, an Israeli civil rights NGO, is threatening to impose a lawsuit against the exchange. дальше »
2019-2-14 16:34 | |
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US Lawyers: Crypto Regulations Are ‘Tough Waters to Navigate’
In a recent interview, Matt Kohen and Justin Wales, two senior counsels working for Carlton Fields’ virtual currency and distributed ledger technology group, highlighted the challenges that legal practitioners and regulators face in interpreting United States regulations pertaining to cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-2-9 14:30 | |
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Crypto Goes Beyond Speculation, the 8 Most Common Crypto Transaction Types
While speculative investments remain the most popular type of crypto transaction, it is far from being the only type. The world of crypto transactions also includes legal purchases, ransomware, money laundering, Darknet transactions, and more. дальше »
2019-1-27 16:04 | |
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UK financial watchdog asks the public how to regulate cryptocurrency
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (cryptoassets) have caused regulators many headaches in recent years. In the latest twist in crypto’s regulation saga, the UK’s financial watchdog has launched a consultation on existing guidance around cryptoassets amid fears that companies could be putting consumers at risk by offering unauthorized services. дальше »
2019-1-24 17:00 | |
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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations
According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:28 | |
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Caitlin Long Warns the Crypto Community About Bermuda’s New Crypto Regulations
The cryptocurrency industry is asking for regulations in the space. It is important to have a legal framework that would allow all interested parties in the market to invest in digital assets knowing that their funds are safely stored and protected. дальше »
2019-1-5 20:33 | |
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7 Significant Blockchain Regulation Issues Expected to Impact its Further Development
Blockchain technology has managed to make a lot of progress in recent years, with a lot of new use cases being discovered and conceptualized. However, before it can actually go mainstream and become the next big thing in countless industries that it has a potential to change, it first needs to resolve several legal issues […] дальше »
2019-1-4 20:25 | |
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Judge Denies Craig Wright’s Motion to Dismiss Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Lawsuit
On Dec. 27, court documents from the case against the Nchain chief scientist, Craig Wright, explained a large portion of his recent dismissal motions were found “not warranted” and were denied. Wright is being sued for 1. дальше »
2018-12-28 12:00 | |
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John McAfee Notions at the SEC Losing its First Legal Battle Against Blockchain Crypto Assets
John McAfee, one of the most recognized figures in the cryptocurrency space has given his opinion regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and virtual currencies. In a recent tweet uploaded by McAfee, he said that the SEC has lost its first legal battle in its unlawful quest to regulate the crypto market. The […] дальше »
2018-12-22 09:42 | |
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Ripple’s Legal Issues Surrounding XRP Litigations Continue to be a Priority for the Company
In a recent article quoting Stephen Palley and Nelson Rosario, two crypto legal experts, The Block talks about Ripple’s litigation. Ripple has been sued several times accused of selling unregistered securities with their cryptocurrency XRP. дальше »
2018-12-22 09:10 | |
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New Legal Framework in Switzerland Gives Boost to Blockchain
The Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) announced the Federal Council’s adoption of a recent report—Legal Framework for Distributed Ledger Technology and Blockchain in Switzerland—and expressed their intent to assist in developing laws for new technologies, specifically distributed ledger technology and blockchain innovation. дальше »
2018-12-16 11:16 | |
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The Daily: Japan Calls All Coins ‘Crypto Assets’, Russia Defines Cryptocurrency as Property
The Financial Services Agency of Japan has resolved to refer to cryptocurrencies as “crypto assets” in order to prevent confusion with legal tender. Also in The Daily, the Justice Ministry in Moscow has confirmed that it classifies digital coins as “other property. дальше »
2018-12-15 17:15 | |
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Crypto Predictions 2019: The Legal Landscape – Expect Enforcement
Recent enforcement actions by the SEC and similar authorities internationally mean it is possible to make an educated guess as to how 2019 will unfold for Initial Coin Offerings (past, present, and future), crypto exchanges and the legal ecosystems that surround them. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:00 | |
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Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto
For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:20 | |
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“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
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U.S. District Judge Turns Back SEC Request Regarding ICO
A new development has arisen in the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts to regulate ICOs: a District Judge has turned back a request for an injunction. дальше »
2018-11-30 23:08 | |
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ICOs Can Raise Up To $50 Million; Cryptocurrencies Now Taking Advantage of 2015 SEC Regulations
Companies have only recently begun taking advantage of recent SEC regulations that allow projects to raise funds. The two regulations, Reg. Crowdfunding (C. F. ) and Reg. A, allow companies to secure between $1 million and $50 million. дальше »
2018-11-25 01:35 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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OKCoin Adds the Argentine Peso as It Eyes Expansion Into Latin America
Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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Tokyo Police Crackdown on Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme, Arrest Eight Individuals
As global regulators rush to institute legal frameworks aimed at reducing the amount of fraud and scams that exist within the cryptocurrency industry, a recent series of arrests in Tokyo highlight just how important regulations can be. дальше »
2018-11-15 02:00 | |
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Canadian Court Takes Custody of Crypto Exchange’s Frozen Funds
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has recently moved to take custody of a large sum of assets from a crypto exchange currently frozen in accounts at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). дальше »
2018-11-15 22:14 | |
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Ripple Files to Move Securities Lawsuit from State to Federal Court
Ripple’s legal team in their ongoing securities suit is attempting a new tack: to have the claim proceed at the federal level. In a move that legal commentator Jake Chervinsky described as “seriously crafty,” Ripple has filed a formal notice-of-removal motion to have their most recent securities suit, Zakinov et al v. дальше »
2018-11-14 00:41 | |
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Oyster Exit Scam Victims Prepare to Take Legal Action
Most cryptocurrency users are well aware of the recent Oyster project failure. Although it remains unclear if this was an exit scam or something else taking place entirely, legal action appears to be more than warranted. дальше »
2018-11-7 23:19 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:04 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper on Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-7 22:04 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Sue Charlie Shrem For Allegedly Stealing 5,000 Bitcoin
The Winklevoss twins have filed a lawsuit against bitcoin investor Charlie Shrem, alleging that Shrem “stole” 5,000 bitcoins from them in 2012. According to a recent report released by the New York Times, Charlie Shrem has made several large purchases over the past year, including multiple real estate properties, luxury cars, powerboats and a $2 million house. дальше »
2018-11-3 20:19 | |
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Indian Officials Consider Ban on “Private Cryptocurrencies”
Agents of the Indian government have met to formally discuss a possible ban on private cryptocurrency holdings in the nation. On October 30, 2018, the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) issued a press release detailing their recent meeting where they “reviewed the current global and domestic economic situation and financial sector performance. дальше »
2018-11-1 22:37 | |
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Marco Santori on Airdrops and the “Complete Picture” of SAFT Regulation
Ever since the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a stern warning about initial coin offerings (ICOs) in February 2018, cryptocurrency projects have had to consider different options for distributing their tokens — and funding their development. дальше »
2018-10-20 19:31 | |
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Indian Media Bashed after False Reports of a Cryptocurrency Blanket Ban Circulated
A recent report in the local Indian media which stated that holding crypto assets might invoke punishment by the legal authorities in the country didn’t bode too well with the global crypto community. дальше »
2018-10-19 23:00 | |
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New BitConnect Class Action Combines All Former Suits — And Targets Youtube
According to recent court documents, an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint has been filed at a U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against BitConnect. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:58 | |
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Introducing BNT, our newest market on Poloniex
Following the announcements to support USD Coin and Decentraland on Poloniex in recent weeks, we are thrilled to be adding another addition to Poloniex today. Assets that are candidates for listing on Poloniex undergo a rigorous review spanning engineering, legal, and product analyses. One of the core categories of assets дальше »
2018-10-19 19:04 | |
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Blockvest ICO Being Sued By SEC
Blockvest is being sued the Securities and Exchange Commission for making false claims that the regulator’s approval for its planned ICO. The regulator is looking for an injunction against the defendant in return for all the financial gains of its ICO activities. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:00 | |
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With the CBAC, East Meets West in Search of Adoption and Innovation
The noise that surrounds economic relations between the United States and China is amping up exponentially. You can thank the latest trade wars for that, as fresh tensions boil over between the two nations who are currently trading new tariffs on imports, with no shortage of ill will underpinning the moves. дальше »
2018-10-10 23:38 | |
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Kraken: An Overview of One of Europe's Top Bitcoin Exchanges
In this overview, we explore Kraken and its journey from a Mt. Gox alternative to soften the blow of bitcoin’s dependence on just one exchange to becoming one of the most respected cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. дальше »
2018-9-27 21:21 | |
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New ERC-1404 Security Token Standard Could Spark STO Explosion
The regulated future of blockchain-based crowdfunding is just around the corner, with regulators now taking a hands-on approach to the oversight of initial coin offerings (ICOs). Regulatory interest in ICOs, as well as the recent establishment of legal precedents that define ICOs as securities under U. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:00 | |
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Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:18 | |
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Dubai Police Chief Believes Electronic Money Will Soon Replace Cash, Considering Legal Framework
Lt-Gen Dhahi Khalfan Tamim of the Dubai Police predicted at a recent panel discussion that electronic money will soon replace cash in the United Arab Emirates. There remains a growing concern among authorities in the region that a lack of community awareness exposes digital currency users to fraud, piracy and ties to money laundering. дальше »
2018-9-18 01:56 | |
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[promoted] Equity Trust Builds New Frontier of Crypto-Based Retirement Accounts
Index funds have more than proven their worth as a preferred option for those with an eye on retirement. But now there is conversation about the value of adding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to this investment mix. дальше »
2018-9-11 16:58 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Dash Is Not Really That Private
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-7 00:27 | |
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