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Japan places cryptocurrencies into new category called “crypto-assets” to prevent confusion with legal tender
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has placed cryptocurrencies into a new legal category called “crypto-assets,” according to English-language local media The Japan News. By classifying cryptocurrencies this way, the government reportedly “hopes that traders will no longer purchase them believing that they are legal tender recognized by the government.” The FSA advisory panel compiled […] дальше »
2018-12-18 20:51 | |
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Switzerland Working on Major Changes to Develop Pro-Crypto and Blockchain Legal Framework
The Swiss government has recently announced that it would take a new direction regarding its position on the use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies, working out a strategy to create an appropriate legal framework to allow such technologies to flourish. дальше »
2018-12-17 16:51 | |
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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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Lawyers to Help the Russian Crypto Industry Deal With Inadequate Laws
In the absence of a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Russia, lawyers have taken matters into their own hands. A new advisory body of legal experts will look into cases where the current legislation does not reflect the specifics of the growing digital economy and propose solutions. дальше »
2018-12-16 22:10 | |
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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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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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Brave New Coin (BNC) Crypto Data Provider And Chainlink Partner For Institutional Adoption
Exciting Partnership Announcement Between Brave New Coin And Chainlink Brave New Coin, the blockchain market data and enterprise solutions firm, has announced a new collaboration with the decentralized oracle network, Chainlink. дальше »
2018-12-13 19:34 | |
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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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Ripple News: R3’s New Corda Settler Dapp Uses XRP For Settlements
Ripple, the real-time gross-settlement system and remittance network, and R3, a distributed ledger technology provider, have put their legal… The post Ripple News: R3’s New Corda Settler Dapp Uses XRP For Settlements appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-7 01:43 | |
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R3 Announces Global Payment App With XRP as Base Currency
R3 has unveiled a new app on their international blockchain, a global payment platform that uses Ripple’s XRP as its initial base currency. The app, dubbed Corda Settler, continues R3’s track record for pursuing ambitious blockchain projects, and it is allegedly “purpose-built to allow for payment obligations raised on the Corda blockchain platform to be made through any of the world’s payment systems, both traditional and blockchain-based. дальше »
2018-12-6 01:54 | |
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Author Kevin Werbach Previews New Book: The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust
We sat down with Kevin Werbach, author and Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, to discuss his teaching, research and new book, The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust. дальше »
2018-12-4 20:00 | |
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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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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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“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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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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Malaysian MP ”Concerned About Threat” from Cryptocurrencies
Lim Guan Eng, the finance minister of Malaysia, has warned individuals and companies planning to issue new cryptocurrencies with a stern: “don’t do it”. Addressing parliament on Nov. 26, Guan Eng advised to wait for legal guidance from Bank Negara Malaysia, the southeast Asian country’s central bank. дальше »
2018-11-27 12:43 | |
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European Commission is launching blockchain association next year, major banks are already on board
The European Commission is launching a new blockchain association next year and major banks are invited to join it. BBVA, Spanish banking giant, announced that it and four other banks have joined the EC’s planned International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (IATBA), which could be a legal entity as early as first quarter of 2019. […] дальше »
2018-11-24 19:43 | |
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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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Tokenbox partners with Indacoin to facilitate crypto asset purchases using bank cards
CryptoNinjas Tokenbox, an ecosystem that provides the technological, commercial and legal infrastructure required for creating new investment funds based on crypto assets announced today it has partnered up with Indacoin, a UK based platform that provides. дальше »
2018-11-20 19:16 | |
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RSK Merges With New RIF OS, Opens Potential for Increased Interoperability
Bitcoin-built smart contract platform RSK (a. k. a. Rootstock) is merging with an offshoot established by its founders. The partnership will allow it to spread its roots to Ethereum — and beyond. дальше »
2018-11-19 04:39 | |
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RSK Merges With New RIF Labs, Opens Potential for Increased Interoperability
Bitcoin-built smart contract platform RSK (a. k. a. Rootstock) is merging with an offshoot established by its founders. The partnership will allow it to spread its roots to Ethereum — and beyond. дальше »
2018-11-20 04:39 | |
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Bitpanda Swap Launches as New Instant and Convenient Exchange of Cryptocurrencies Option
The Bitpanda cryptocurrency exchange has announced the launch of Bitpanda Swap, a solution that facilitates the seamless conversion of one digital currency into another. Bitpanda Swap is available to most of the countries across the world, with the notable exception being the US. дальше »
2018-11-17 23:55 | |
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France Attempts to Attract New Cryptocurrency ICO Token Issuers with New Legal Framework
France Tries to Attract Crypto-Issuers France is looking to improve its stance toward cryptocurrencies by allowing their use, but with regulations in place to provide oversight. If France does establish regulations to oversee cryptocurrencies, it will be the first country in the world to do so, insofar as it relates to initial coin offerings. Those […] дальше »
2018-11-16 18:03 | |
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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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Nigeria’s Blockchain Businesses Request Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) For New Crypto Guidelines
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which doesn’t recognize cryptos as legal tender are getting requests from the country’s Fintech startups to provide legal guidelines for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-11-12 08:00 | |
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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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Amazon and ConsenSys-Built Kaleido Launches Full-Stack Marketplace
Blockchain software-as-a-service (SAS) project Kaleido has launched a marketplace to provide its users with a “full-stack enterprise platform. ”Their “Blockchain Business Cloud” now features a “new marketplace [of] trusted tools and services from Kaleido, AWS, and members of the new partnership program, all offered as plug-and-play. дальше »
2018-11-10 22:06 | |
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South Korean Bar Association Presses the Government to Develop New Crypto Legal Regulations
There are some layers in South Korea that are working in order for the government to establish a new cryptocurrency legal framework. The information was released by Reuters a few hours ago. The lawyers want the government to establish a legal framework that would help develop the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry and protect investors from […] дальше »
2018-11-9 01:48 | |
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Marshalls President to Face No-Confidence Motion for Creating a Sovereign Crypto Currency Criticized by the IMF and the U.S Government
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine’s plans to create a cryptocurrency that would function as a legal tender could be frustrated by the efforts of eight senators from the country who joined together to present a no-confidence motion after the IMF, and the United States expressed their disagreement. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:10 | |
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Shrem’s Lawyers Fire Back: Bitcoin’s “First Felon” Never Owned 5,000 BTC
Bitcoin’s “First Felon” As reported by Ethereum World News just days ago, Charlie Shrem, the former CEO of the now-defunct, New York-headquartered BitInstant, was sued by both Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the founders of Gemini Trust and two early Bitcoin (BTC) adopters. дальше »
2018-11-8 11:32 | |
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Etherparty partners with Capiche to ensure compliance of issued security tokens
CryptoNinjas Blockchain technology company Etherparty today announced a new partnership with Capiche. io, a legal tech provider of a web-based platform that simplifies the capital raising process while ensuring compliance. дальше »
2018-11-7 23:19 | |
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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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Charlie Shrems Legal Dilemmas Continue; Winklevoss Twins Sue “Bitcoin’s First Felon”
After first going to prison in 2015 for laundering money used on the Silk Road, a new lawsuit by the Winklevoss Twins on November 2, 2018, has been lanced against Charlie Shrem suggesting that the Bitinstant CEO’s legal troubles are far from over. дальше »
2018-11-4 16:00 | |
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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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Taiwanese Lawmaker Urges the Government to Create a New Business Category for Crypto FirmsTaiwanese Lawmaker Urges the Government to Create a New Business Category for Crypto Firms
According to October 29, 2018, report published by Technodes, Taiwanese lawmaker Jason Hsu has asked Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs to create a new business category and legal framework for security tokens. дальше »
2018-11-1 12:00 | |
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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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Survey: 60% of US Voters Want Cryptocurrency Political Donations to Be Legal
Clovr recently surveyed 1,023 registered U. S. voters to learn how the American public views the possibility of political candidates accepting cryptocurrency donations for campaign financing. A majority of 60 percent said cryptocurrency donations should be treated the same as fiat, with only 21 percent disagreeing. дальше »
2018-10-30 01:55 | |
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Thomson Reuters Partners With Startup for Next Level Derivatives Exchange
Thomson Reuters (TR) provides trusted data and information to professionals across the legal, tax and accounting, and news and media industries. Operating in more than 100 countries, TR lists its shares on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). дальше »
2018-10-30 00:44 | |
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Crypto Congressman Lawmaker Attempts to Modernize Crypto and Blockchain Regulation
The Taiwanese legislator known as Jason Hsu, decided to publish a new list of policy recommendations in order to help categorize cryptocurrency startups. The intention is to modernize the regulation around virtual currencies and blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-30 23:19 | |
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Humaniq has overcome development, legal and market hurdles to build a large, active community – annual report
London, October 29, 2018 – Humaniq, the global provider of next-generation financial services, chosen by TechCrunch as a TOP Pick 2018 in Blockchain, is setting its sights high after the achievements outlined in its new annual report. дальше »
2018-10-29 17:59 | |
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Taiwanese legislator proposes to create a new business category for crypto startups
On October 26, Taiwanese legislator Jason Hsu published a list of policy recommendations aimed at aiding cryptocurrency startups, including one that would see the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) create a new business category, as well as a new legal framework for security tokens. дальше »
2018-10-29 09:54 | |
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All locked up Elastos (ELA) coins will be returned to lock-in ELA holders on November 5
Elastos (ELA) is a new blockchain whith totally decentralized P2P economic infrastructure which authenticates digital rights, transfers contracts, and turns digital information into assets through blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-25 19:00 | |
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