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Russians to Be Allowed ICO Investments up to $9,000 per Year
Russian lawmakers have revised another bill regarding the regulation of the industry built around cryptocurrencies. In its latest version, the draft law on crowdfunding sets the maximum amount of money ordinary Russians will be permitted to invest in projects such as ICOs at less than $9,000 per year. дальше »
2018-12-19 04:55 | |
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Alfonso Ribeiro and Backpack Kid latest to sue Epic over Fortnite dances
Two more voices have joined the case against Epic Games, bringing more allegations of intellectual property theft. In this case, the people in question are Alfonso Ribeiro, best known for his role as Carlton Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and the infamous Backpack Kid. дальше »
2018-12-18 21:53 | |
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Bloomberg, Coinsource Report Indicates Bitcoin ATMs Are Money Laundering Vehicles
Bloomberg recently released a comprehensive report about how bitcoin ATMs are being used for the purpose of money laundering activities. In this report, it highlights just how easy it is to buy bitcoin without even presenting the required means of identification as mandated by the law. In fact, the report indicted many of these bitcoin […] дальше »
2018-12-17 11:28 | |
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University Of Oxford Asks Can Crypto Transactions Become Immutable But Not Irreparable?
Can Crypto Transactions Become Immutable But Not Irreparable? The University of Oxford of Law has recently released a blog article in which it affirms that there, in fact, ways that people could potentially recover their funds by legal ways whenever they were hacked or stolen using cryptos. дальше »
2018-12-15 20:31 | |
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University of Oxford Suggests Legal Recourse Could Change Outcome of Crypto Transactions
A blog post published by the University of Oxford Faculty of Law has suggested that victims of a cryptocurrency theft and fraud could potentially recover their funds through legal proceedings in the future. дальше »
2018-12-14 12:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers target schools, hospitals, government offices with bomb threats
A dangerous email scam appears to be targeting businesses, schools, hospitals, and government buildings across the US in an attempt to extort bitcoin (BTC) with a bomb threat. A spokesperson for the FBI provided TNW with the following statement: We are aware of the recent bomb threats made in cities around the country, and we remain in touch with our law enforcement partners to provide assistance. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:52 | |
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Altcoin faltering continues, even stablecoins are not safe while Stellar (XLM) revamps its Core client
A new e-mail based cryptocurrency scam discovered Community of the popular website Reddit found a new cryptocurrency-related scam that is currently being circulated on the internet. The scammer thought it wasn’t enough to break the average anti-fraud law and instead decided to try his hand at breaking a couple of anti-terrorism laws as well. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:16 | |
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Amazon cozies up to ICE as Congress cries foul
In a country where consumers (read: taxpayers) already have little-to-no privacy, it seems outrageous that billion-dollar technology companies can make closed-door deals with law enforcement agencies without US Congressional oversight. дальше »
2018-12-13 22:13 | |
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Legal Compliance, Patents, and Smart Contracts – Interview With Law Firm Sheppard Mullin’s Blockchain Team Leader
Blockchain technology has unfolded a whole new industry and novel opportunities for business. Entrepreneurs constantly launch new start-ups, trying to apply the nascent technology to real-world applications and improve existing corporate-grade operations. дальше »
2018-12-13 16:59 | |
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Daily Altcoin Review: ETH/USD, LTC/USD Ranging, Fundamentals Supportive
Latest Ethereum News In a milestone case— Copytrack Pte Ltd v Wall–noted by the University of Oxford Faculty of Law and published by the Business Law Blog, it is likely that relevant laws shall apply regarding claims of lost or stolen cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-12-13 15:15 | |
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Сеть ресторанов «Chuck-E-Cheese» поможет SEC понять, какие токены являются ценными бумагами
Токены, работающие в закрытых экосистемах с большой вероятностью смогут избежать необходимой регистрации в качестве ценных бумаг. Для определения таких токенов Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) использует тест «Chuck-E-Cheese», сообщает Bloomberg Law со ссылкой на представителя SEC. дальше »
2018-12-13 14:11 | |
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Сеть ресторанов «Chuck-E-Cheese» поможет SEC понять, какие токены относятся к ценным бумагам
Токены, которые используются в закрытых экосистемах, получат возможность избежать регистрации в качестве ценных бумаг. Для определения таких токенов Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) может использовать тест «Chuck-E-Cheese», сообщает Bloomberg Law со ссылкой на представителя SEC. дальше »
2018-12-13 14:11 | |
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Japan: Prosecutors Demand Ten-Year Jail for Former Mt.Gox CEO Mark Karpel
Japanese law authorities have proposed a ten-year prison sentence for the ousted founder of the now-defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, reported local publication Mainichi on December 12, 2018. Mt. Gox in Shambles Once the world’s largest bitcoin exchange, Mt. дальше »
2018-12-13 04:00 | |
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Australian Anti-Encryption Bill Reminds the Globe “Why Crypto?”
The Australian government has passed a controversial anti-encryption bill that allows law authorities to forcefully access sensitive consumer data encrypted by popularly-used technology companies and social applications, reported The Hacker News on December 10, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-11 20:00 | |
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Crypto-Focused VCs Invest $30 Million in Digital Banking App
Good Money, a digital banking startup, has announced it’s raised $30 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Galaxy Digital with investments from Breyer Capital, Blocktower Capital, Boost VC, Ken Howery, Blockchange Ventures, Cross Culture Ventures, Troy Carter, Mitch Kapor, Peter Diamandis, Blake Mycoskie, Justin Rosenstein and others. дальше »
2018-12-11 17:55 | |
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The Daily: Coinbase Expands Gift Card Program, Facebook Seeks Blockchain Talent
In Tuesday’s edition of The Daily we cover stories about an electronic gift card program that Coinbase is extending to the U. S. market, new job offerings from Facebook that hint at the company’s blockchain plans, and an investment in the field from Unicef. дальше »
2018-12-11 15:55 | |
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Japanese Lawmaker Proposes 4 Tax Cuts for Crypto Users and Traders
A Japanese lawmaker has proposed four changes to Japan’s tax law to benefit crypto users and traders as well as widen the adoption of cryptocurrency in the country. The current tax rate of 55 percent could be lowered to 20 percent while crypto-to-crypto trading and small payments could be exempt from taxation. дальше »
2018-12-11 13:50 | |
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US Law Professor: Confusing Cryptocurrency Regulations Will Hamper Innovation
Carol Goforth is a professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law. She recently published a paper about the consequences of having cryptocurrency regulations fall under a number of conflicting laws, defined by various U. дальше »
2018-12-11 05:50 | |
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Australia’s horrific new encryption law likely to obliterate its tech scene
Australia‘s government signed a bill into law last week giving law enforcement agencies the right to force technology companies to reveal users’ encrypted messages. Another way of putting it: Australia‘s tech scene will soon be located on the Wayback Machine. дальше »
2018-12-10 22:19 | |
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SEC Slaps $50,000 Fine on Delaware-Based Crypto Investment Fund
On December 7, 2018, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a cease and desist order and a penalty of $50,000 against Delaware-based crypto assets fund firm CoinAlpha Advisors LLC. дальше »
2018-12-9 18:00 | |
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BitGo Hires Trust Company Veteran as CEO of Its Custody Arm
BitGo has a new CEO for its custody business. The cryptocurrency solution provider has recruited Richard Corcoran as its new chief executive officer. Having retired some years back after over 30 years in the traditional banking and finance industry, Corcoran has come out of retirement to lead the BitGo Trust Company, BitGo's crypto custody arm. дальше »
2018-12-8 21:38 | |
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Coinbase добавит поддержку более 30 криптоактивов
Крупнейшая американская криптовалютная компания Coinbase сообщила о том, что продолжает изучать возможность поддержки более 30 цифровых активов. Coinbase is exploring the addition of 30+ new digital assets. дальше »
2018-12-7 17:47 | |
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International Cooperation ‘Critical’ to SEC Action Against ICOs
Steven Peikin, co-director of the enforcement division of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently described international cooperation as playing a critical role in facilitating investigations in the initial coin offering (ICO) sector. дальше »
2018-12-7 12:10 | |
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Mattereum: Turning Code into Law
Blockchain startup Mattereum is developing an innovative way to unlock the potential that distributed ledger technology holds – in the context of digitizing assets – in a manner that is legally recognized by the law. дальше »
2018-12-7 08:00 | |
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“Ripple attorneys will have their hands full explaining the statements of Ripple executives,” claims Larry Cermak
“Ripple attorneys will have their hands full explaining the statements of Ripple executives,” claims Larry Cermak Larry Cermak, economy/law analyst and author at theblockcrypto. com, launched an interesting Twitter thread today regarding Ripple, XRP, and the currency’s status as a security. дальше »
2018-12-7 02:15 | |
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Australia Passes Law Allowing Government Access To Encrypted Messages
The new law, which critics say was rushed through Parliament, gives the government broad powers to request user data from tech companies.
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Japan’s NPA received 5,944 reports on the suspected use of cryptocurrencies for wrongful purposes
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) received 5,944 reports on the suspected use of cryptocurrencies for wrongful purposes, such as money laundering, in January-October, Jiji Press reported on December 6. дальше »
2018-12-6 17:36 | |
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SEC Believes International Cooperation Is Vital In Pursuing Illegal And Fraudulent ICOs
Steven Peikin, the co-director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement gave a speech at the Harvard Law School’s Program on the importance of international cooperation in pursuing fraudulent ICOs on December 3, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-6 16:00 | |
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Coinmarketbook Gauges Cryptocurrencies by Buy Support Rather Than Market Cap
A lot of cryptocurrency enthusiasts and market observers reference websites that measure the digital asset economy by market capitalization. Now there’s a new data website, Coinmarketbook. cc, that calculates a cryptocurrency’s buy support based on order books held on various exchanges. дальше »
2018-12-6 01:15 | |
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Vertcoin Network Suffers 300-Block Reorg Following 51% Attacks
Vertcoin (VTC) is currently struggling with a series of 51 percent attacks and a number of blockchain reorganizations. According to recently published data, the vertcoin chain has experienced over 22 reorgs and has lost more than $100,000 due to the attacks, with the last reorg clocking in at over 300 blocks deep. дальше »
2018-12-5 01:05 | |
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Atomicpay Launches Private Beta of Digital Currency Payment Gateway
Startup Atomicpay. io announced the beta launch of its cryptocurrency payment gateway on Dec. 3, with support for six different digital assets. The payment processor eliminates third parties and allows merchants to accept cryptocurrencies in a noncustodial fashion. дальше »
2018-12-4 19:40 | |
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US Law Enforcement Wants Blockchain Surveillance Tools for Privacy Coins
The U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published its 2019 fiscal year pre-solicitation document. Throughout the 27-page letter, the organization explains that it wants to dedicate resources toward creating blockchain forensic applications that can analyze privacy-centric digital asset movements. дальше »
2018-12-4 05:50 | |
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Australia’s Financial Regulator Grants License to Bitcoin Exchange Coinzoom
Coinzoom Australia said Dec. 3 that it has been officially registered as a digital currency exchange with financial watchdog Austrac. The registration allows the exchange to operate legally according to Australian law. дальше »
2018-12-4 22:30 | |
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Wyoming Passes Bill to Secure Banking Relations for Blockchain Companies
The state of Wyoming has passed a blockchain bill that allows banks to provide banking services to blockchain companies in the state. According to the legislative document, the new bill would create a new banking category called the Special Purpose Depository Bank, a group of financial institutions in the state that provide banking services to blockchain-based businesses. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:48 | |
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Japan’s FSA Set to Regulate ICOs Next Month
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is reportedly set to introduce a regulatory framework governing initial coin offerings (ICOs). FSA to Limit Participation Capabilities Citing sources familiar to the matter, local Japanese media Jiji Press reports that the country’s Financial Services Agency is set to introduce regulations on initial coin offerings. дальше »
2018-12-3 18:00 | |
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How opportunistic regulation can stifle innovation in blockchain
At the blockchain conferences and blockchain industry discussions over the last two years I had many chances to listen to talks about crypto regulation by the new gurus of the crypto. Being a tech law scholar for 20+ years, I was originally intrigued, but intrigue gave way to disappointment fast. дальше »
2018-12-3 17:30 | |
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Japan Unveils Plans to Regulate Initial Coin Offerings
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has held several meetings to discuss how to best regulate initial coin offerings. In addition to registration requirements, the regulator reportedly plans to amend two existing laws that can be applied to token sales. дальше »
2018-12-3 14:15 | |
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FDA Cracks Down on Clearnet Websites Selling Illegal Drugs and Medicine
Law enforcement agencies are actively cracking down on illegal online activity. That is a good sign, primarily because the darknet activity continues to mount at an alarming rate. Operation Pangea XI is the new operation by the FDA which primarily targets websites selling unapproved drugs. дальше »
2018-12-1 20:17 | |
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Amid Crackdown, SEC Chairman Emphasizes Compliance Requirements
Jay Clayton, the chairman of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently discussed the current regulatory climate surrounding initial coin offerings (ICOs). Clayton emphasized that all ICOs must register with the SEC to ensure compliance with U. дальше »
2018-12-1 15:00 | |
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Amid Crackdown, SEC Chairman Emphasizes Compliance Requirements for ICOs
Jay Clayton, the chairman of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently discussed the current regulatory climate surrounding initial coin offerings (ICOs). Clayton emphasized that all ICOs must register with the SEC to ensure compliance with U. дальше »
2018-12-1 15:00 | |
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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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Total Justice: The CEO Of AriseBank Is Facing 120 Years In Prison For Running A $4 Million Crypto Scam
Since the market opened, the crypto space has been awash with incidents of fraud and lawsuits. However, the recent one involving a bank is what really comes as a shocker. Apparently, the CEO of AriseBank hasn’t been a good boy in these streets, and now the law has caught up with him. дальше »
2018-11-30 23:42 | |
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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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AriseBank CEO Charged in $4 Million Alleged ICO Scam
Jared Rice Sr. , CEO of the Dallas-based bank AriseBank, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and charged with six counts of securities fraud and wire fraud. дальше »
2018-11-30 23:03 | |
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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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