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Notorious crypto figures arrested in 2020
23.12.2020
Despite the crypto industry experiencing a major rise in mainstream interest in 2020, the year also saw many prominent crypto personnel apprehended by regulators
Ripple CEO Garlinghouse responds to SEC complaint against XRP
23.12.2020
Ripple CEO assures shareholders and the industry that the company will win the case brought by the the United States SEC
SEC unveils $1.3B suit against Ripple over XRP
22.12.2020
The commission is alleging Garlinghouse, Larsen and Ripple have participated in an “unregistered, ongoing digital asset securities offering” to investors since 2013
YouTube’s Copyright Filter Is Crushing Video Critique—And It’s Getting Worse
22.12.2020
In July, Harry “hbomberguy” Brewis shared a video on his popular YouTube channel called “RWBY Is Disappointing, And Here’s Why.” The two-and-half-hour video — a sharp, detailed critique of the cartoon RWBY — was the result of a lot of work by Brewis and his producer, Kat Lo. It also took an extra...
Traditional banks offer digital asset custody amid compliance legislation
22.12.2020
Compliance and regulations become more important than ever before for banks and traditional institutions that offer support for digital assets
Covid Relief Bill Still Includes Felony Streaming Act, But Twitch Streamers Are Probably Safe
22.12.2020
Earlier this month, Republican senator Thom Tillis managed to graft an act that would turn streaming copyrighted material into a felony onto the much-debated omnibus spending bill, which also includes a paltry second covid relief check, among many other things. After even more debate (and many...
Ošidil celou Francii: John Law srazil svými machinacemi zemi na kolena
22.12.2020
Ošidil celou Francii: John Law srazil svými machinacemi zemi na kolena
Sierra Club leads lawsuit against NY town to prevent expanding Bitcoin mining operations
21.12.2020
The lawsuit alleges Greenidge circumvented state laws by seeking regulatory approval "through two separate but interdependent approval applications."
South African Regulator’s Probe Into Mirror Trading International Unearths Previously Undeclared Losses and Missing Bitcoins
19.12.2020
South African financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has filed criminal charges with local law enforcement against Mirror Trading International (MTI), the alleged online bitcoin trading scam. The regulator says its decision to press charges follows an investigation into...
Law Decoded: Crypto on the rise, Big Tech on notice, Dec. 11–18
18.12.2020
The crypto industry is ending 2020 on a high note, while major social media platforms face a phalanx of lawmakers and lawsuits
Vinnik’s attorney appeals against 5-year prison sentence
18.12.2020
Lawyers of the alleged $4 billion Bitcoin launderer appeal to the court, arguing that Alexander Vinnik was just an employee at BTC-e
Crypto regulation now more institution-friendly, METACO head explains
17.12.2020
Future crypto guidelines remain uncertain, however
Crypto lobby considers ideal Biden picks for SEC, CFTC, OCC
17.12.2020
With Janet Yellen the presumptive Treasury Secretary, Biden's potential nominations to the U.S. regulatory apparatus will be critical
New Law in Germany Embraces All-Electronic and Blockchain Crypto Securities
17.12.2020
The German government has passed new legislation to introduce all-electronic securities as part of the country’s wider blockchain strategy. According to the country’s finance ministry, the new law relaxes rules forcing issuers and holders of securities to document transactions with...
Take a look at LabCFTC's latest primer on digital assets
17.12.2020
The CFTC's fintech wing has published its fourth primer, this time on digital assets
Crypto-friendly trading app Robinhood faces lawsuit from securities regulators
16.12.2020
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts plans to sue Robinhood for alleged violation of state laws and regulations not related to crypto
Arbistar class action lawyer calls for CEO to be detained ahead of trial
16.12.2020
“It is unacceptable that in the face of a scam like this there hasn’t been a strong reaction on the part of the judicial authorities.”
It’s Always Year Zero
16.12.2020
In the short term, opinions about technology often follow a compressed form of Laver’s Law:
Everything just before me was completely broken.
Everything that comes after me is completely unnecessary.
Everything I use right now is perfectly fine; stop changing things.
We tend to judge things based...
Indian Crypto Trader Arrested for Allegedly Using USDT to Launder Money on Behalf of Chinese Online Betting Scammers
14.12.2020
An Indian law enforcement agency has arrested Naisar Kothari, a cryptocurrency trader, for his role in a money-laundering scheme linked to online Chinese betting scams. The arrest was made after the country’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) detected large amounts of money “being...
Blockstack's CEO looks to build a new framework for crypto securities
12.12.2020
Blockstack's ecosystem has exceeded the firm that gave it life, argues CEO