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India to have a ‘window’ for Bitcoin, says minister amid crypto ban FUD
15.3.2021
The Ministry of Finance of India continues to form a careful position on private cryptocurrencies
French Lawmaker Signs Petition to Allow Central Bank to Buy and Hold Bitcoin
14.3.2021
A French parliament member has signed a petition to amend the laws to enable the central bank of France to buy and hold bitcoin as well as other cryptocurrencies. The petition urges lawmakers to urgently consider the matter, warning that not owning bitcoin will put France “in a financially...
SBI Holdings subsidiary continues XRP benefit program
12.3.2021
SBI Holdings subsidiary Morningstar started its XRP shareholder benefits in 2019
Indictment Order Issued Against Leaders of the Geek Group for Their Role Using BTC in an Illegal Money Transmission Business
6.3.2021
A U.S. District Court has indicted three individuals behind the now-defunct Geek Group for their role in running an illegal money transmission business that used bitcoin to move funds across states. According to the indictment documents, it was Christopher Allan Boden then president of the Geek...
John McAfee Indicted by DOJ Over Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges
6.3.2021
Tech entrepreneur and former anti-virus tycoon John McAfee has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on money laundering and fraud charges. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the FBI unsealed the indictment charging McAfee and his associate Jimmy...
Law Decoded: Closing remarks on the future of crypto law, March 5
6.3.2021
The final Law Decoded moves away from specific news to reflect on the biggest legal issues facing crypto
BitGo receives trust license from New York regulators
4.3.2021
Goldman Sachs-backed crypto custodian BitGo has acquired a New York Trust license to operate as an independent custodian in the state
Ex-Chairman Tarbert, who named Ether a commodity, is leaving the CFTC
3.3.2021
After resigning from the commission's executive position in January, Tarbert is on his way out
US crypto tax startup TaxBit to channel $100M raise into UK expansion
3.3.2021
Utah-based startup TaxBit prepares to provide global crypto-oriented tax expertise with a newly raised $100 million
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Says It Is a Victim of a 500 BTC Ransom Demand Infoleak Threat
1.3.2021
Just days after the conclusion of its long-running feud with the Office of the Attorney General of New York, Tether says it is now a victim of an extortion attempt. According to the stablecoin issuer, the blackmailers are threatening to release documents they claim “will harm the bitcoin...
Spanish Court Orders the Investigation of Possible ‘Computer Fraud’ on Bittrex Exchange After a User Loses 1.3 BTC
1.3.2021
A Spanish Court has issued an order compelling a division within the country’s police to investigate the possible existence of “computer fraud” on the Bittrex cryptocurrency platform. The order was issued following the filing of a complaint by a Tenerife based Bittrex user...
Law Decoded: Loose ends and long dramas, Feb. 19–26
26.2.2021
Longstanding sagas in crypto saw major plot development and even a conclusion or two in this week's newsletter
Bitcoin needs clear regulations to be less volatile, Bridgewater analyst says
26.2.2021
Bitcoin will become more stable and liquid when regulatory certainty is in place, Bridgewater’s director of investment research argued
Court Orders Valve To Hand Over Data On 436 Steam Games To Apple
25.2.2021
Apple has been asking a bunch of companies to give it confidential information in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games over how much money each company gets to collect off of Fortnite skin sales on the iPhone. Yesterday, a California magistrate judge ordered Valve to comply with one of these...
US judge dismisses crypto fraud case against BNT token issuer
24.2.2021
A U.S. federal judge ruled to dismiss a case against crypto firm Bancor, citing lack of personal jurisdiction and the plaintiff’s failure to prove losses
How to Score Free Screeners Before New Movies Come Out
22.2.2021
Your average cinephile might itch with anticipation before a new blockbuster release, but unless you’ve got a legitimate critic’s platform, you’ve got slim chances of receiving that coveted screener. Luckily, it’s probably easier than ever to become something of a movie critic, provided you’ve...
Russian Bill to Recognize Cryptocurrencies as Property Advances in Parliament
22.2.2021
Russia’s parliament has advanced the bill that proposes to recognize cryptocurrencies as property. The proposed law will provide legal protection for cryptocurrencies but income from their activities will also be subject to taxation. Cryptocurrencies to Be Considered Property in Russia...
Law Decoded: Bringing blockchain into securities markets, Feb. 12–19
19.2.2021
But security tokens are not ready to take over the world quite yet
US Government Expands Charges Against North Korean Hackers- Authorities Describe Them as The ‘World’s Leading Bank Robbers’
19.2.2021
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed new charges against the North Korean state-sponsored Lazarus Group. The hackers are allegedly responsible for stealing over $1.3 billion in cryptocurrencies and fiat during coordinated cyber-heists. North Korean Hackers Also Developed and Deployed...
Robinhood CEO calls on SEC to revise ‘outdated’ trading rules
18.2.2021
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev denied that the platform was helping hedge funds, calling on the SEC to get rid of a two-day settlement rule