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Ripple Hires Stuart Alderoty to Oversee All Legal Services
Stuart Alderoty, veteran legal expert and former General Counsel at CIT and HSBC, will be joining San Francisco based blockchain startup Ripple. Brad Garlinghouse, the chief executive of Ripple, announced the news on Twitter and welcome Alderoty on board. дальше »
2019-2-1 16:59 | |
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Former HSBC General Counsel Joins Ripple’s Legal Team
Ripple has announced in a press release that Stuart Alderoty, a former HSBC General Counsel will be taking over the role of General Legal Counsel at Ripple, January 30, 2019. Welcome to Ripple Since September 2018, Ripple, a blockchain-based payment processor found itself without any general counsel for legal services and compliance. дальше »
2019-2-1 07:00 | |
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QuadrigaCX Exchange Shuts Down Due to Liquidity Issues, Posts Notice on Official Home Page
QuadrigaCX Follows “Temporary Shutdown” By Applying for Creditor Protection in Nova Scotia It has been no secret that QuadrigaCX has been struggling to stay afloat for some time. Earlier last year, the company had frozen the funds of consumers, leaving them unable to make withdrawals. While the company was in a legal dispute over the […] дальше »
2019-2-1 05:17 | |
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Canadian Cryptocurrency Exchange QuadrigaCX Files for Creditor Protection in Nova Scotia
Following protracted legal and financial difficulties, Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX has filed for creditor protection
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Florida Appeals Court Defines Bitcoin as Money as Espinoza Ruling Reversed
In 2016, Judge Teresa Mary Pooler of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida made headlines for a ruling she made during the Michell Espinoza trial. Judge Pooler ruled Espinoza could not be charged with illegal money transmission offenses because bitcoin was not considered legal tender. дальше »
2019-1-31 17:55 | |
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General Counsel Position at Ripple Finally Filled by Stuart Alderoty from CIT Group
After months of leaving the position open, Ripple has finally found someone to work as their general counsel – Stuart Alderoty. Alderoty previously worked at top-50 bank CIT Group, where he worked in various positions, including executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary since 2016. Now, with Ripple, he will be overseeing the legal […] дальше »
2019-1-31 08:57 | |
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Swiss Wallet Manufacturer Tangem to Issue National Crypto for Marshall Islands
CoinSpeaker Swiss Wallet Manufacturer Tangem to Issue National Crypto for Marshall Islands The physical banknotes of the Sovereign, the world's first decentralized digital national currency, will join the U. дальше »
2019-1-30 09:51 | |
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Maintenance Issues Force QuadrigaCX to Temporarily Shut Down, Could Legal Troubles to Blame
QuadrigaCX, a cryptocurrency exchange, has been in hot water for months with their own customers, considering that no one has been able to withdraw their crypto assets for months now. There has been plenty of rumors surrounding the cause, but the company did not exactly put themselves in a good position today when they notified […] дальше »
2019-1-29 17:26 | |
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Canadian Startup Kik Plans to Fight a Legal Battle Against the SEC Over an ICO Case
Kik Interactive Inc. , a social media startup based in Waterloo, Ontario is planning to fight the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court. The startup’s 2017 initial coin offering is at the center of the controversy, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. дальше »
2019-1-29 15:29 | |
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Юрист: Довести дело криптобиржи до суда почти невозможно
Проводить расследования и доводить дело до суда относительно нечестной работы различных криптобирж - задача очень трудная. Об этом в эксклюзивном комментарии LetKnow.News рассказал юрист и основатель NGO Legal Support Евгений Мовчун. дальше »
2019-1-29 11:45 | |
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Washington State Recognizes the Validity of Blockchain Technology in New Bill
The Washington State Senate introduced bill SB 5638, an act that recognizes the validity of distributed ledger technology and aims to provide the legal recognition that blockchains were missing, the State’s authorities announced on January 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-29 06:00 | |
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Kik Looks to Challenge SEC over ICO Securities Debacle
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal published on January 27, 2019, Canadian social-media giant Kik Interactive Inc. is contemplating locking horns with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the latter’s diktat on the legal status of tokens issued throug initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-1-28 16:00 | |
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The Daily: Iran Said to Announce Crypto-Rial This Week, Italy Closer to Crypto Regulation
In this edition of The Daily, Iran is reportedly preparing to announce its national cryptocurrency during a conference starting on Jan. 29. Also, a draft decree introducing legal definitions for terms related to cryptocurrencies has been introduced in the Italian Senate and the IMF has voiced concerns over Malta’s blockchain industry while recognizing the positive […] The post The Daily: Iran Said to Announce Crypto-Rial This Week, Italy Closer to Crypto Regulation appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-1-28 15:25 | |
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BitGrail saga epilogue: Corrupt exchange owner personally liable for the funds lost, Nano holders victorious
Nearly one year after Nano suffered massive catastrophe as cryptocurrency exchange that held most of NANO coins on their servers, Bitgrail got hacked. Bitgrail announced that the exchange had lost 17 million NANO (approximately $ 170 million). дальше »
2019-1-28 13:31 | |
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Italy Announces First Set of Regulation for Blockchain Technologies
The Italian government does not want to lag in the international race to adapt state policies to blockchain technologies and after a period of calm, announced this week the publication of a decree aimed at protecting and regulating the legal status of cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technologies. дальше »
2019-1-28 02:20 | |
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Washington State Introduces Bill Encouraging Development of Blockchain and DLT
The Washington State Senate introduced a bill that would—through amending existing legislation—encourage the development of distributed ledger and blockchain technology. The bill appears to codify blockchain-enabled digital signatures and licenses and provide the legal recognition necessary to enforce these standards. дальше »
2019-1-28 00:22 | |
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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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South Korean Exchanges Announce Joint AML Initiative
South Korea has overcome last year’s cumbersome relationship with crypto trading as a result of its lack of clarity and consensus at different levels of government on the legal status of these activities. дальше »
2019-1-26 17:06 | |
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Just Because Cryptocurrency Isn’t ‘Legal Tender’ Doesn’t Make It Illegal
Central bank warnings about crypto assets may give the impression that cryptocurrency is illegal, especially since these entities often cite reasons as to why they’re uncomfortable with virtual currencies encroaching on their turf. дальше »
2019-1-26 10:38 | |
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UK Takes Steps Towards Legal Clarity for Cryptos—Does Not See Utility Token As Securities
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released a ‘consultation paper’ on Jan. 23rd as part of its next step on working with crypto assets. It sets out details on where different types of crypto assets might fall in the regulatory perimeter. дальше »
2019-1-25 08:46 | |
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Singapore Doubles Down, Insists that Crypto Isn’t Legal Tender
The Singaporean government has declared that cryptocurrencies aren’t legal tender and has cautioned business owners against accepting it, just as JK Jewellery has announced that crypto would be accepted in their stores. дальше »
2019-1-25 02:00 | |
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Ministry Of Law In Singapore Says Cryptocurrency Is Not Legal Tender, Warning Companies Accepting Bitcoin Payments
Singapore Law Ministry Announces The Cryptocurrency Is Not Considered Legal Tender, Warning Companies Not To Accept As Payment Cryptocurrencies have been working to find their place in various jurisdictions as countries around the world categorize them for tax purposes, payments, and more. дальше »
2019-1-24 22:08 | |
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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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Could Spending Bitcoin From Personal Wallet Be Illegal In Wyoming? Community Questions New Bill
Bitcoin (BTC) is expanding in the world as a revolutionary technology and many countries are already accepting it and regulating the market. This is the case of Japan or Singapore that are creating legal frameworks for companies and individuals to have a clear landscape where to operate. дальше »
2019-1-24 13:29 | |
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CryptoProfile: Revolutionary New Cryptocurrency Platform Around the Corner
CryptoProfile is set to change the way cryptocurrency and ICO’s are viewed in the market, by introducing a revolutionary new platform that will address the current challenges facing the sector and effectively proffer answers to many unanswered questions. дальше »
2019-1-24 02:17 | |
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Ghana’s Regulatory Agency Could License Cryptocurrencies and Make Bitcoin a Legal Tender
Although there are several regulatory agencies around the world trying to regulate the cryptocurrency market, there are others that want to make cryptocurrencies legal tender. Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering licensing digital assets in the country. дальше »
2019-1-23 20:34 | |
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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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Forbes Lists Six Crypto Mining Business Models That May Surprise You
IT industry analyst, Jason Bloomberg recently wrote an article on Forbes, detailing how crypto miners make money. He talked about the six most common crypto mining business models that are helping people make money, even though some may not be completely legal. дальше »
2019-1-23 14:59 | |
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The challenges of moderating online content with deep learning
Earlier in December, the internet was abuzz with news of Tumblr’s declaration that it would ban adult content on its platform starting December 17. But aside from the legal, social and ethical aspects of the debate, what’s interesting is how the microblogging platform plans to implement the decision. дальше »
2019-1-20 20:00 | |
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Plaintiff in AT&T SIM-Swapping Case Sues ‘Bitcoin Bandit’ for $81M
The plaintiff in a $224M lawsuit against wireless carrier AT&T has turned his attention to a new target. Michael Terpin’s legal team have filed a second suit, this time against 21-year-old Nicholas Truglia, dubbed the “bitcoin bandit” by the New York press. дальше »
2019-1-19 23:00 | |
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Wyoming Looks Determined to Legalize Bitcoin as Money
Wyoming is introducing a bill that will put cryptocurrency like Bitcoin on the same legal footing as money. The bill will also provide a precise classification of digital assets, especially for custody administration. дальше »
2019-1-19 18:00 | |
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Gov’t Shutdown Freezes SEC Activity, But Bitcoin ETF Date Unaffected
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen all pending administrative proceedings due to the government shutdown. According to a legal expert, however, the Commission is not allowed, by law, to delay the decision on VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF past its current deadline. дальше »
2019-1-19 05:00 | |
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Wyoming Releases New Comprehensive Blockchain Legislation Details as Crypto Bill Makes Its Way into Legal System
New details have emerged about the state of Wyoming’s upcoming blockchain legislation. As discussed by Caitlin Long on Twitter earlier today, the state of Wyoming is ready to pass comprehensive legislation governing blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-1-19 02:07 | |
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Uzbekistan Starts to Investigate a Legal Framework for Security Token Offerings
Recently, Uzbekistan started to be another one of the countries leading the discussions for how to regulate Security Token Offerings (STOs). The central Asian nation is making an effort to become more crypto friendly since last year and it looks like the efforts are starting to pay off. While the country took its time to […] дальше »
2019-1-19 00:09 | |
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LIQNET (LEN Token): Liquidity Pooling Cryptocurrency Exchange Network
Discover Liqnet, a cryptocurrency exchange with a unique liquidity pooling technology. The platform aggregates liquidity from various avenues to solve the problem of the splitting of users and their trading orders by forming a united order book with the best market depth and prices. дальше »
2019-1-18 23:14 | |
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Crypto Cards Are Legal in Russia, According to the Finance Ministry
Using cryptocurrency debit cards to pay for goods and services does not contradict Russian law, Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev was quoted as saying by local media. He believes these transactions are legal as the seller receives the money in Russian rubles. дальше »
2019-1-18 22:01 | |
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Wyoming Lawmakers Introduce Bill For Tokenized Stock Certificates
If passed, the bill would allow tokenized certificates to serve as immutable legal proof of stock ownership.
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UK upskirting ban proves sexual assault laws are only just catching up with tech
Until yesterday, upskirting was almost completely legal. The practice involves taking sexually intrusive photos up people’s clothing without their consent. But now, in England and Wales, it’s punishable by up to two years in prison — and it’s about time. дальше »
2019-1-17 14:32 | |
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Crypto-Exchange BitMEX to Freeze Accounts in the U.S, Quebec to avoid Legal Penalties
BitMEX is going through regulatory pressure and to avoid issues with the SEC the Hong-Kong based exchange has been shutting down users from US and Canada, as reported by South China Morning Post Jan 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-17 10:23 | |
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Forza axes emotes after Fortnite controversy
The publisher of Forza Horizon 4, our pick for the best racing game of 2018, recently updated the game. In addition to adding several new cars, it also removed two emotes. While this wouldn’t seem like a big deal in and of itself, you begin to see what a bullet it’s trying to dodge when you look across at the legal tangle that is Fortnite, Epic Games, and the dance emote lawsuits. дальше »
2019-1-16 02:21 | |
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The Marshall Islands is Getting Serious About Its SOV Cryptocurrency
A usual reaction when looking for innovation centers is to turn to Silicon Valley, Tokyo, or New York. Yet, when it comes to cryptocurrency adoption, time and again, we’re seeing the smaller countries pick up the torch. дальше »
2019-1-15 20:00 | |
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Israel shipping giant opens its blockchain after successful trial
Israel‘s largest shipping firm is opening up its blockchain to all of its clients of specific trades following a successful trial. Shipping firm Zim took the decision to roll out its blockchain for electronic bills of lading (eBLs) following a successful trial last year, TradeWinds reports. дальше »
2019-1-15 15:01 | |
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“Ethereum is more centralized than Ripple” claims a renown lawyer and “blockchain nerd”
And the nerd we are talking about is Preston Byrne, a lawyer who also runs a website where he occasionally gives his insight in crypto related legal matters, like if Ether is security or not (spoiler alert: he thinks it is a security). дальше »
2019-1-14 09:09 | |
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