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Coinbase Receives E-Money License From the Central Bank of Ireland
13.10.2019
Coinbase has secured a new legal foothold in Europe. The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange has received an e-money license from the Bank of Ireland, which it can potentially use to continuing serving its customers across the continent, in case Brexit causes any disruptions. Also Read:...
Identity Thief Spends $5 Million on Cloud Computing to Mine Cryptocurrency
11.10.2019
Singaporean citizen Ho Jun Jia has been indicted for stealing over $5 million worth of cloud computing services to mine cryptocurrencies
Facebook’s Calibra Sued By Mobile Banking App Over Similar Logos
11.10.2019
The complaint alleges the Calibra logo is too similar to Current’s, which the fintech firm has been using since August 2016
SEC, CFTC, FinCEN Warn Crypto Industry to Follow US Banking Laws
11.10.2019
The heads of three U.S. financial regulators warned the crypto industry to abide by banking laws in a joint statement published Friday
Bitfinex Doesn’t Have to Compile Documents During Appeal, Judge Says
10.10.2019
A New York judge has rejected the state attorney general's request to have Bitfinex and Tether compile documents about a loan during an ongoing appeal
Canada’s Blockchain Sector Wants Legal Clarity, New Report Shows
9.10.2019
A report from the Canadian Digital Chamber of Commerce compiles fresh data on Canada's blockchain industry – including some promising salary stats
London Stock Exchange-Backed Nivaura Hires Senior HSBC Banker
9.10.2019
LSE-backed Nivaura hired a senior HSBC banker to boost adoption of the London-based fintech's blockchain process for capital markets legal documents
Cryptocurrency Donations to Politicians Legal In Japan Says Internal Affairs Minister
8.10.2019
Crypto donations are legal and do not need to be approved for political donations like cash or securities
Crypto Traders’ Lawsuit Claims Bitfinex, Tether Cost Market Over $1 Trillion
7.10.2019
Bitfinex and sister company Tether caused more than $1 trillion in damages to the crypto market, a new lawsuit claims
Crypto Outpaces Political Donation Laws in Japan
7.10.2019
A major Japanese news publication has reported that crypto donations to individual politicians are legal and do not need to be reported publicly as donations. Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications verified that even though it is illegal to donate cash or securities directly...
Coinbase-Led Crypto Ratings Council Draws Skepticism From Legal Experts
3.10.2019
The Crypto Rating Council is dividing legal experts, with some praising the concept and others skeptical whether it will sway the minds of regulators
Coinbase’s Chief Legal Counsel Tackles Crypto Ratings Concerns
3.10.2019
The chief legal counsel at Coinbase responds to concerns that conflicts of interest could compromise the company’s newly-created Crypto Ratings Council
Missouri Watchdog Hits Unregistered Crypto Brokerage With Cease and Desist
3.10.2019
St. Louis-based Mavixbtc allegedly promised 55-percent returns and falsely claimed to be registered with two watchdog organizations
Longfin Must Pay $6.8 Million After Court Backs SEC Fraud Complaint
1.10.2019
A New York court has backed charges brought by the SEC that the fintech firm committed fraud relating to its public offering and Nasdaq listing
Uzbekistan Plans Massive Hike in Electricity Prices for Crypto Miners
30.9.2019
A new bill from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy would triple the price of power for miners, raising fears it could stifle the local mining industry
Overstock, Patrick Byrne Hit With Class Action Over ‘Market Manipulation’
30.9.2019
An investor has launched a class action against Overstock and two former execs, claiming securities violations involving the firm's digital dividend
New Interest in DAOs Prompts Old Question: Are They Legal?
29.9.2019
New tools have made DAOs all the rage in the ethereum community. Now one startup is trying to make them work within U.S. legal frameworks
Messaging App Kik’s Legal Battle Shines Light on Past ICO Scams
24.9.2019
Popular messaging app Kik is shutting down due to a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit regarding ICO activity for the company’s cryptocurrency, kin. Ted Livingston, Founder and CEO of Kik and Kin, denies the allegations and maintains that the SEC’s case is based...
For Desperate Mt Gox Victims, Long-Shot Bitcoin Deal Beats Endless Wait
24.9.2019
Some Mt. Gox creditors have signed on to a law firm’s unorthodox proposal to recover their bitcoin, but many are skeptical about its motives.
Ripple Avoids Securities Question in Motion to Dismiss XRP Lawsuit
20.9.2019
Ripple avoided arguments over whether XRP is a security in its new motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit