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Federal judge refuses to dismiss $224M lawsuit against AT&T for SIM-swap bungle
A US federal judge has rejected AT&T‘s request to dismiss a $224 million lawsuit over a devastating SIM-swapping incident that led to $24 million in stolen cryptocurrency. A press release confirms the communications giant will face court over allegations it violated the Federal Communications Act, a consumer contract, as well as several other laws, when hackers assumed the identity (and telephone account) of cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin in 2017. дальше »
2019-7-23 13:05 | |
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Man Sentenced for Illegal Money Transmission Services on LocalBitcoins
U. S. citizen Morgan Rockcoons has been sentenced to fines and prison time for running unlicensed money exchange services on LocalBitcoins. Advertising himself on the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network, Rockcoons made more than 1,000 transactions with hundreds of different users. дальше »
2019-6-1 18:55 | |
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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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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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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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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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Atonomi Token Accused of Offering Unregistered Securities Could Return $25 Million to Investors
Atonomi Token, a virtual currency that was released to the market is currently facing some legal issues after being accused of selling unregistered securities. The information was released by the recognized cryptocurrency lawyer in the community, Stephen Palley, on April 26. дальше »
2019-4-28 20:45 | |
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Many Legal Cannabis Companies Should Look to Adopt Cryptocurrencies For Payments
Even though cannabis businesses have been seemingly booming since the call for legalization in the US and many western countries, many financial organizations have been not treating the booming industry right. дальше »
2019-4-20 21:50 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Reach Settlement With Charlie Shrem
The Winklevoss twins reached a settlement with Charlie Shrem on April 16, 2019, declaring that their case against him has been dismissed with prejudice and will not be reopened. дальше »
2019-4-18 23:23 | |
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The U.S. SEC Wants to Hire a Crypto Specialist Legal Advisor
According to April 1, 2019, posting on the Federal Government’s official jobs portal USAJobs, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is plannng to recruit a crypto specialist attorney advisor. дальше »
2019-4-2 11:00 | |
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Consultation Period for Federal Adoptions to Blockchain Development Laws Begin with Swiss Federal Council
The legal certainty over blockchain technology is still evolving in many countries, like Switzerland. Though the technology has clear benefits, it is necessary to find a way to regulate it so that the operators can fall in line with the current laws. дальше »
2019-3-23 04:07 | |
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Trump Scores Major Immigration Win in Supreme Court for Legal Detention
The U. S. Supreme Court has delivered a ruling on immigration reform that comes as a major victory to President Donald Trump. In a 5 – 4 decision announced on Tuesday, the court ruled that federal immigration authorities like U. дальше »
2019-3-20 10:17 | |
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After QuadrigaCX: New Regulations for Canadian Exchanges Are in the Works
As anxiety grows around every new twist and turn in the ongoing QuadrigaCX drama, along with extensive QuadrigaCX media coverage, Canada’s mainstream media has been calling on the government to bring in better oversight and regulation of cryptocurrency businesses, especially cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:42 | |
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Blockchain Advocacy Coalition Sponsors Bill to Allow Crypto for Legal Cannabis Tax
Activist group Blockchain Advocacy Coalition (BAC) has sponsored a bill in California’s 19th State Assembly District, set to allow legal cannabis businesses in the district to pay their state taxes using cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-1 20:16 | |
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Pot Stocks Get High as Fed’s Powell Calls for Banks to Clear the Smoke
Speaking in front of the US Congress today, US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said clarity is needed for US banks dealing with cannabis companies. Marijuana is illegal under Federal law but legal now in 10 US states creating conflict for financial institutions. дальше »
2019-2-27 11:50 | |
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Indian Supreme Court Gives Government Deadline to Reach Decision on Crypto Regulations
The Supreme Court of India made a decision on February 25, 2019, to present the government with an ultimatum: Develop crypto regulations within the next four weeks or the court will make its own judgement. дальше »
2019-2-26 22:02 | |
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Wyoming Passes New Friendly Regulations for Crypto Assets
The Wyoming state government has been expanding its status as a hub for crypto and blockchain technology by passing several new bills this February. According to Wyoming-based blockchain advocate Caitlin Long, the state of Wyoming has recently passed resolution SF0125 on February 14, 2019, claiming that Wyoming “law recognizes property rights in the direct ownership of digital assets. дальше »
2019-2-15 22:18 | |
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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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Cryptocurrency Still a Gray Area in Malaysia After Government Deems It ‘Neither Legal nor Illegal’
Malaysia’s government still hasn’t made up its mind on what to do with cryptocurrencies. The country’s finance minister last year warned companies not to issue new tokens, while waiting on the central bank to give clear advice. дальше »
2019-1-13 06:20 | |
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Canada’s First All-Crypto Legal Firm Opens Its Doors to Global Clientele
Technology lawyer Addison Cameron-Huff launched his new, Toronto-based, all-crypto legal firm on January 3, 2019, Bitcoin’s 10th anniversary, as a statement of his commitment to working for and promoting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-based businesses. дальше »
2019-1-11 21:17 | |
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Craig Wright Faces Legal Setback, Tough Bitcoin Cash Wars Situation
A U.S federal court has declined to dismiss a lawsuit brought against self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor, Craig Wright, by Ira Kleiman on behalf of his brother, Dave Kleiman, who passed away… The post Craig Wright Faces Legal Setback, Tough Bitcoin Cash Wars Situation appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-1-7 21:49 | |
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Switzerland wants to regulate blockchain within its existing financial laws
On December 7, the Federal Council of Switzerland issued a report, providing a legal framework for distributed ledger technology (DLT) and blockchain, stating that the country’s existing rules are well suited to dealing with such new technologies, but there is still a need for some amendments. дальше »
2018-12-17 13:01 | |
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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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Switzerland Unveils Legal Blockchain Framework In Crypto Valley Association Partnership
Switzerland Unveils Legal Framework For Blockchain Technology In Partnership With Crypto Valley Association Switzerland has once again shown itself to be one of the world’s leading authorities on blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-12-15 23:50 | |
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Prosecutors Seek 10-Year Jail Sentence for Karpeles Over Mt. Gox Embezzlement
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has run into trouble in the Japanese legal system, and prosecutors are pursuing a 10-year jail sentence for alleged embezzlement during his tenure at Mt. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:15 | |
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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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Fear The Legal Creep: US Blacklists BTC Address Used in Ransomware
Shortly after the attacks of September 11th, the United States passed legislation giving the federal government sweeping powers. The Patriot Act was designed to be a temporary measure to prevent terrorism in the new age that America found itself in. дальше »
2018-11-29 01:14 | |
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Drugs And Guns May Not Mix: But Cannabis Companies Can Stay Secure
The legal cannabis industry has a problem – it’s not actually legal. Every time a state like Oklahoma or Maryland legalizes cannabis for medical or recreational use, representatives from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (more popularly known as the ATF) remind the public that cannabis is still a controlled substance by […] The post Drugs And Guns May Not Mix: But Cannabis Companies Can Stay Secure appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-11-24 22:00 | |
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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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Drone assassination attempts are a reminder that better legislation is needed
In early August an assassination attempt on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro served as a jarring wake up call that the possibility of a drone attack against a public figure or civilian is real. дальше »
2018-11-17 17:30 | |
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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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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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Ripple Lawsuit Twists Again: Crafty Class Action U-Turn Could Favor Defendants
Claiming that XRP isn’t a security might be a long shot, but Ripple’s lawyers have shown themselves more than capable of pulling a legal hat-trick. In the latest chapter of the XRP courtroom drama, the company behind the third-largest cryptocurrency successfully removed the combined class action suit to Federal court, where the class action suit […] The post Ripple Lawsuit Twists Again: Crafty Class Action U-Turn Could Favor Defendants appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-11-13 02:42 | |
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Early Win for Shrem: Judge Unfreezes Assets in Winklevoss Lawsuit
In a short-term win for bitcoin advocate Charlie Shrem, a federal judge has lifted the freeze on Shrem’s financial accounts in an ongoing legal battle against the Winklevoss twins. дальше »
2018-11-10 00:48 | |
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New Study: 60% of Voters Believe Crypto Donations Should Be Legal
A Clovr survey of 1,023 registered voters in the United States found that 60% of respondents thought it should be legal to donate crypto in federal elections. Clovr, a “company focused on promoting the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology,” has carried out a few surveys to gauge people’s attitudes about cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-10-31 10:00 | |
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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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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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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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Canadian Blockchain Company Sees Opportunity in Newly Legalized Cannabis
Like Walmart with pork from China and Maersk with shipping containers, DMG Blockchain Solutions (DMG) is hoping to be the first global supply chain company to manage cannabis products on the blockchain, initially in Canada — and then around the world. дальше »
2018-10-18 19:50 | |
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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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Tokes Platform Whitepaper Version 3.1
The Tokes Platform is a blockchain focused company building software solutions for merchant adoption of cryptocurrency and data provenance of supply chains. This includes, but is not limited to, point of sale processing software, ecommerce storefronts, mobile applications, Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Blockchain as a Service (BaaS). дальше »
2018-11-21 14:00 | |
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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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Federal Election Committee Asked to Consider Crypto Mining for Political Contributions
OsiaNetwork LLC has reached out to the Federal Election Committee (FEC) in the hopes that it will allow computer sharing for crypto mining for campaign donations. Osia says it would like to be the platform in which volunteers share their computer power to mine cryptocurrencies, which are then donated to political campaigns of their choice. дальше »
2018-10-5 23:57 | |
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U.S. Judge Rules Cryptocurrencies Can Be Treated as Commodities
In a court case of fraud allegations against My Big Coin Pay, a federal judge ruled that cryptocurrencies can be treated as commodities, even as legal discussions over its asset status continue. As reported by Reuters on Sept. дальше »
2018-9-28 21:17 | |
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Federal Judge Rules that Virtual Currencies Are to Be Viewed Legally as Commodities
A federal judge stated yesterday that digital currencies should be viewed in a legal capacity as commodities. This will continue to give the U. S. ’s CFTC the right to police accusations of fraud in the cryptocurrency space. дальше »
2018-9-27 21:00 | |
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Federal Judge Applies Long-Established Securities Law to ICOs
Does a decades-old securities law apply to an initial coin offering (ICO)? In a case that represents the first time securities laws have been applied to cryptocurrencies, a district judge says it may. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:09 | |
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US Court Ruling: Initial Coin Offerings Covered by Securities Law
A new ruling by a federal judge in New York has put Initial Coin Offerings under the umbrella of securities law, in a first-of-its-kind legal case against a man charged with promoting digital currencies that were supposedly backed by non-existent real estate and diamonds. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:00 | |
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