Judge Unseals Names of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Bail Guarantors

Andreas Paepcke from Stanford University, and Larry Kramer, a former dean at Stanford law school were SBF's non-parental guarantors. The post Judge Unseals Names of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Bail Guarantors appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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ECB Tells EU Banks With Crypto Exposure to Hold Capital Reserves Until Laws Get Passed

ECB tells EU banks engaging in crypto business to comply with crypto risk framework before it becomes law. The post ECB Tells EU Banks With Crypto Exposure to Hold Capital Reserves Until Laws Get Passed appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Former SEC Attorney: Kraken Action Not a Condemnation of 'Staking Writ Large'

Zachary Fallon, a partner at law firm Ketsal, says that because the government agency relies on a circumstances based test, it may need to adjust its response to other crypto firms that engage in staking-as-a-service. дальше »

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Crypto and securities: New interpretation of US Howey test gaining ground

Lewis Cohen headed a team researching Howey-related case law to propose an application that differentiates between primary and secondary transactions. дальше »

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Crypto Council for Innovation GC to testify at US Senate 'crypto crash' hearing

Linda Jeng will appear as a witness alongside law professor Yesha Yadav and Duke Financial Economics Center policy director Lee Reiners. дальше »

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Voyager Digital deal under increased scrutiny as law firm subpoenas SBF and FTX, Alameda execs

New court documents filed on February 6 by a law firm representing high-ranking executives from Voyager Digital seek to subpoena records from top Alameda and FTX executives in a legal tit-for-tat over Voyager’s bankruptcy in July 2022. дальше »

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Trial Lawyer Breaks Down Legal Considerations for NFTs and Trademark Law

David Leichtman, a managing partner at law firm Leichtman Law PLLC, discusses the legal implications that copyright and trademark law could have for NFTs and creators moving forward. дальше »

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Australia and the UK share their big picture of crypto: Law Decoded, Jan. 31–Feb. 6

While the British Treasury emphasizes the liberal approach, Australia goes with the profound taxonomy of all the crypto assets.

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Did dYdX violate the law by changing its tokenomics?

The dYdX Foundation made an abrupt change to its project’s tokenomics, but it may have done so in consultation with its attorneys. дальше »

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Oxford PhD Student Jailed For Defrauding Investors Of $2.6 Million In Crypto

Cryptocurrency crimes are becoming prevalent and law enforcement agencies are on their toes to crack down on bad players and bring them to book.  The British Royal Court recently sentenced a Ph.D. student of Oxford to four and half years in prison for a 2 million euro crypto scam on January 27. The 36-year-old student […] дальше »

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Justin Sun backs FTX Debt token ‘FUD’ in possible securities law breach

Justin Sun, the founder of exchange Huobi, has put his name behind Debt DAO, a project claiming to be issuing FTX users’ debt as a bond token, FUD, on behalf of FTX creditors. The post Justin Sun backs FTX Debt token ‘FUD’ in possible securities law breach appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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How to protect against crime in the metaverse

To protect against crime in the metaverse, take precautions, such as using secure passwords, and report suspected criminal activities to law enforcement. дальше »

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Legal Expert Says Mango Markets Exploit Case Is Wake-Up Call For DAOs

Benjamin Bathgate, partner at Canadian-based law firm McMillan LLP, says the lawsuit against Avraham Eisenberg, the alleged Mango Markets exploiter, could impact how DAOs implement their legal and governing structures in the future. дальше »

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El Salvador enacts new bitcoin regulation

El Salvador has recently enacted a new law that governs the use of digital currencies, signaling a significant advancement in the nation's cryptocurrency journey.  дальше »

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Binance aids Hong Kong police to fight cybercrime

Binance and the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), have concluded a 5-day training program dubbed Virtual Asset Investigation Course (VAIC). The program is designed to bolster law enforcement efforts against cybercrimes… дальше »

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Logan Paul Named in Proposed Class-Action Suit for CryptoZoo ‘Rug Pull’ After CoffeeZilla Expose

A suit filed in U.S. Courts in Texas alleges fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, violation of deceptive trade practice law, and negligence over a token sale for a Web3 game that never materialized. дальше »

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United Kingdom Outlines Plans to Regulate Digital Currencies

Coinspeaker United Kingdom Outlines Plans to Regulate Digital Currencies While the UK government is serious about the introduction of the new rules, if it becomes law, it will take some years to complement and implement its provision. дальше »

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UK corporate law is too weak for crypto scammers, report shows

A recently released investigative report compiled by the Bureau and the Observer reveals that organized criminal groups use the United Kingdom as a virtual base for their scamming activities due to the country’s lenient company laws. дальше »

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Mango Markets Exploiter Thought a DAO Protected Him. Then US Courts Showed Up

Mango Labs’ $47 million civil suit against crypto trader Avraham Eisenberg is a case study in how the ideals of crypto governance and DAOs take a backseat to real-world contracts law. дальше »

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Top US law firm tells Gemini Earn victims to take action

Rosen law firm has reminded Gemini victims to come forward and join its lawsuit filed against Gemini and its founders over their failed Earn product before the Feb. 27, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline. дальше »

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Jailed Kickboxer Andrew Tate Promoted Bitcoin for Tax Avoidance in Video

The video of Andrew Tate, who was 2022's 8th most Googled person, was published by popular YouTube personality and criminal lawyer, Bruce Rivers, earlier this month. But the strategy Tate touted for bitcoin tax avoidance would likely run afoul of the law in many jurisdictions. дальше »

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UK's FCA Flagged Some Crypto Firms Seeking Regulatory Approval to Law Enforcement

Some of those investigations into financial crime or "direct links to organized crime" are ongoing, an official at the Financial Conduct Authority said. дальше »

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Chalk and Cheese: When Crypto Assets Meet the Securities Laws

It's difficult to pinpoint how a majority of crypto assets can practically function without radically reimaging the current set of securities laws, Lewis Cohen, co-founder of DLx Law, writes. дальше »

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Coinbase Fined $3.6M by Dutch Regulator for Failure to Register

The exchange contravened Dutch law by providing crypto services without registering, the central bank said. дальше »

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Can We Run the World on Smart Contracts? Computer Says No

For many smart contract advocates, "Code Is Law" has become the clarion call. But does their use have a limit? The post Can We Run the World on Smart Contracts? Computer Says No appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Indonesia Regulatory Switch Could See Crypto Classed as Securities, Not Commodities

A new law in Indonesia not only changes the crypto regulatory environment, it could also broaden the industry’s development in the country. дальше »

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Bitzlato management arrested in global crackdown

Bitzlato’s management team was arrested during an international law enforcement operation. дальше »

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Australian Executives Warn Against Classifying Crypto As Financial Products

Australian crypto executives have issued warnings regarding classifying all cryptocurrencies as financial products under the law. This stance was taken after Stephen Jones, Assistant Treasurer and Minister of Financial Services, made a specific comment about the country’s regulatory framework on digital assets in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald on January 22. According to […] дальше »

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Top 5 Most Promising Altcoins in 2023 According to Reddit

Bitcoin suffers from the law of diminishing returns, which means that the ship sailing toward life-changing returns may have left already. Instead, the most promising altcoins frequently deliver greater percentage gains, which is why they could be the best option for crypto investors during 2023. дальше »

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Can Banks Issue Stablecoins?

There is no law that bans U.S. banks from issuing paper or digital private banknotes, American Institute for Economic Research economist Thomas Hogan argues. дальше »

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Enforcement goes on with Bitzlato action: Law Decoded, Jan. 16–23

Anatoly Legkodymov, founder of China-based crypto firm Bitzlato, was arrested under suspicion of money laundering related to illicit Russian finance. дальше »

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Crypto Queen’s location exposed in UK property deal

The location of Ruja Ignatova, the Bulgarian founder of OneCoin known as Crypto Queen, has been given away in a property deal in the United Kingdom after a slight change in the country’s law didn’t allow the anonymity of the… дальше »

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Objectors to FTX Using Sullivan & Cromwell as Its Law Firm Seek to Delay Court Hearing

Individual objectors have sought to delay an FTX hearing in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the district of Delaware scheduled at 10:00 a. m. EST on January 20, 2023 expected to be about whether FTX can retain the services of New York law firm Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C) amid allegations from the U. дальше »

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Bitzlato and its founder face enforcement actions from US authorities

The Department of Justice, Treasury Department and French law enforcement seized many of Bitzlato’s resources, alleging the firm helped launder $700 million in illicit funds. дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit: Crypto Law Expert Perfectly Explains Why SEC’s Chances Of Defeating Ripple Are Slim

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French Crypto Companies Must Seek Authorization by 2024 Under New Lawmaker Plans

The French National Assembly plans offer more time than a Senate proposal, as the country prepares for a new EU crypto law дальше »

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Finnish Minister Calls for EU Law to Recognize DAOs

Brussels must act to enable smart contracts to take off across the bloc, communications minister Timo Harakka said. дальше »

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US tax law firm wants to help crypto users 

The law office of David W. Klasing has urged crypto market participants who haven’t been filing taxes to come forward and seek assistance. дальше »

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Law Decoded, Jan. 9-16: Gemini, Bithumb, Nexo are fresh targets for regulation and prosecution

While the FTX saga continues to make headlines, last week brought a plethora of new troubles for crypto companies in the United States, Europe and Asia. дальше »

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EU authorities coming after cross-border crypto fraudsters 

Since July 2022, European government agencies have coordinated a worldwide law enforcement operation with cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and corporations to fight cross-border crypto scams. Regarding this, the research found a criminal call center network. дальше »

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Cross-border crypto scammers on the hit list for EU agencies

Europol and Eurojust, two EU agencies for law enforcement cooperation, joined authorities from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany and Serbia to investigate online investment fraud since June 2022. дальше »

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New York sued by environmental group after approval of crypto mining facility: Report

The approval violates the New York climate law of 2019, plaintiffs claim. The facility was acquired by the Canadian crypto mining firm Digihost. дальше »

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Gemini facing a class action lawsuit for concealing risks in its Earn program

Rosen Law Firm is leading a class action against Gemini and its founders, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, over the ramp's alleged concealment of risks in their Earn product. дальше »

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European Law Enforcement Raid 18 Locations Related to Crypto Fraud

The European Law Enforcement Agencies dismantled a crypto fraud network and seized over $1 million in cryptocurrencies and €50,000 in cash. The post European Law Enforcement Raid 18 Locations Related to Crypto Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Lawyer explains new federal virtual asset law in the United Arab Emirates

Failure to comply with the new law could lead to a hefty fine of up to $2.7 million, ejection of profits and criminal investigation. дальше »

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What is happening at Nexo? Crypto lender’s offices raided

Crypto lender Nexo had its offices raided in Bulgaria Thursday, in what is cryptocurrency’s latest tussle with the law. Nexo’s offices were raided by over 300 police officers and prosecutors, as part of a large-scale investigation into organised crime, money laundering, banking without a license and computer fraud, according to a spokesperson for the chief […] The post What is happening at Nexo? Crypto lender’s offices raided appeared first on Invezz. дальше »

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Crypto lender Nexo raided by law enforcement in Bulgaria

Crypto lender Nexo saw its offices in Bulgaria raided by police officers in what is reportedly part of an investigation into the cryptocurrency firm. дальше »

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What are Volcano Bonds? All about El Salvador's efforts to further crypto adoption

The legislative assembly of El Salvador has passed a landmark law to establish a legal framework for digital assets. the legislation paves the way for the Volcano Bonds, proposed by President NThe post What are Volcano Bonds? All about El Salvador's efforts to further crypto adoption appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Silvergate faces another class action suit for law and security violation

Silvergate is again in a hot seat as it faces a new lawsuit. The company is being accused of securities and law violations after being allegedly engaged in money laundering. The new lawsuit states that Silvergate’s doings breach the US… дальше »

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Silvergate hit with another class-action suit, this time for securities law violations

According to allegations, the company and its executives knowingly misled investors with positive statements despite accusations involving money laundering and tanking share prices. дальше »

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