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Regulatory Roundup: China Blockchain ETF, France New Crypto Rules, Tokens Like Money in Russia

31.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover Russia’s supreme court recognizing tokens as assets like money and property, France’s new crypto regulatory framework, and several industry developments in China, including a blockchain ETF filing. We also cover Japan’s world conference for decentralized...

Ethereum Proponent Virgil Griffith Deemed a Flight Risk, Judge Denies Bail

30.12.2019
U.S. law enforcement filed in November criminal charges against Ethereum researcher Virgil Griffith because he traveled to North Korea and taught “his audience how to use blockchain technology.” Griffith was arrested on Thanksgiving Day and has been forced to remain in prison the whole...

Wazirx CEO on 2020 Outlook, RBI Ban, Crypto Regulation for India

30.12.2019
The Indian crypto community has had an eventful year, with a bill on the horizon, the RBI ban’s supreme court hearing, and the community’s efforts toward positive crypto regulation. News.Bitcoin.com interviewed Nischal Shetty, CEO of local crypto exchange Wazirx, about what the Indian...

French Businessman Detained for Stealing €1.2 Million in Crypto From His Partners

30.12.2019
An investigation launched on the request of a French startup has led to the indictment of a 37-year-old entrepreneur accused of stealing 182 BTC from the company he cofounded. Embezzlement of money is one the charges brought against him by the public prosecutor’s office in Paris. Also read:...

France’s Social Media Stalking Points to the Violence of Fiat, Consent of Crypto

29.12.2019
France will soon be monitoring social media accounts to catch suspected tax evaders. The endeavor could label anyone as suspicious who so much as posts a “taxation is theft” meme or a poses with a nice car. The country’s budget minister, Gérald Darmanin, called...

Russia’s Supreme Court Recognizes Tokens as Assets Like Money and Property

26.12.2019
A phenomenon like bitcoin can gain recognition, including regulatory, in many different and often unexpected ways. Governments that hesitate to accept cryptocurrencies as legal tender, sometimes validate their existence indirectly and even acknowledge they can be used for payments. Taxing crypto...

Banking Platform Cashaa Sees Indian Trading Volume Soar, Adding 5 More Cryptocurrencies

25.12.2019
Banking services platform Cashaa has seen significant growth in crypto trading volume in India since it began offering INR deposits and withdrawals. The platform has cut its fees by more than 50% and is getting ready to add five more cryptocurrencies for users in India, Cashaa has shared with...

Greek Court Suspends Decision to Extradite Alexander Vinnik

25.12.2019
The Supreme Administrative Court of Greece has suspended a decision to extradite the alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik. The temporary measure has been imposed to allow the review of an appeal against the extradition. The Russian national, accused of laundering billions of dollars through...

Greek Court Suspends Decision to Extradite Alleged Crypto Criminal

24.12.2019
A top Greek court has reportedly suspended the decision to extradite Alexander Vinnik, who is accused of laundering billions through crypto exchange BTC-e

Craig Wright Attempts to ‘Reveal the Origin’ of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Name

21.12.2019
The Kleiman v. Wright lawsuit continues following the plaintiff’s request to Judge Reinhart asking him to overrule Craig Wright’s recent objections. Wright’s council has responded in a joint discovery memorandum asking for access to data tied to David Kleiman’s 15 computers....

New York Court Proceeds Against Man Allegedly Linked to OneCoin

21.12.2019
A New York court continues the proceedings against man accused of laundering about $400 million of OneCoin Ponzi proceedings

19-Year Old Suspect Charged With $1 Million Crypto Heist via SIM-Swaps

19.12.2019
A 19-year old Brooklyn resident faces a nine-count indictment for an alleged $1+ million crypto heist targeting at least 75 victims

Former Kraken Employee Sues Exchange for ‘Unethical and Illegal Business Tactics

18.12.2019
An ex-employee of Kraken has sued the exchange for sanctions violation and discrimination, among other issues

Kleiman Estate Asks Judge to Overrule Craig Wright’s Objections

17.12.2019
On December 16, new court filings from the Kleiman v. Wright case show the plaintiffs have responded to Wright’s objections against the magistrate’s court order. Kleiman’s lawyer Velvel Freedman explained that Craig’s statements in court “lacked credibility,”...

Chinese Court Freezes $676K in Assets of Bitmain Manufacturing Subsidiary

16.12.2019
The Shenzhen Bao'An District Court in China has frozen $676,000 in assets of a Bitmain subsidiary

PayPal Sues Consumer Protection Agency for ‘Confusing’ Digital Wallet Rules

14.12.2019
PayPal sues U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly confusing rules regarding digital wallets

Quadrigacx Founder Dead or Alive? Request for Exhumation and Autopsy Filed

14.12.2019
It has been a year since the founder of now-defunct crypto exchange Quadrigacx supposedly died in India. However, some 76,000 victims are still out of millions of dollars. A court-appointed lawyer representing them has now requested an exhumation and post-mortem autopsy in Canada of the dead body...