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New Ruling Classifying Bitcoin as ‘Money’ Isn't Anything Special
24.7.2020
A D.C. court ruled that Bitcoin is money during a recent legal case, although the classification in this context already exists under legal expectations in much of the country
EU Privacy Shield Ruling Is an Opportunity and Conundrum for Decentralized Tech
23.7.2020
A judgement striking down an EU-U.S. data sharing agreement could pose compliance issues for U.S. startups. But privacy tech could offer a post-law solution
4th Amendment Does Not Protect Bitcoin Data, US Fifth Circuit Court Rules
5.7.2020
A Fifth Circuit panel of judges recently ruled that Fourth Amendment rights do not apply to cryptocurrency transaction data that stems from an exchange. The U.S. court ruled against the defendant, Richard Gratkowski, who attempted to leverage the Fourth Amendment in an appeal. According to...
E-Gold Claims US Officials Buried Key Report in 2008 Landmark Crypto Ruling
3.7.2020
A court filing alleges federal government suppression of an OFR review led to crypto businesses being defined as money transmitters
US Supreme Court’s Computer Fraud Ruling Has Big Implications for Crypto
15.6.2020
The case, which turns on how to interpret the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, could set precedents for crypto in the years ahead
Ruling Russian Party’s Blockchain Vote Attacked, Bitcoin 401k + More News
26.5.2020
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United Russia, Russia’s ruling political party, which has been using blockchain-powered voting for its primary...
Chinese Court Declares Ethereum Legal Property With Economic Value
28.4.2020
A district court in China has reportedly ruled that Ethereum’s cryptocurrency is legal property with economic value. This ruling follows a couple of other verdicts on the legality of cryptocurrency, including bitcoin, by various Chinese courts. While cryptocurrency is not legal tender...
Telegram Hopes It Can Still Sell Tokens to Non-US Investors After Court Ruling
30.3.2020
The firm has asked a court to clarify if it can still issue its tokens to non-U.S. investors after a preliminary injunction blocked the issuance in the U.S
Telegram Ruling Closes Another Door to Legally-Compliant Token Sales
29.3.2020
A recent ruling stopping Telegram from distributing its cryptocurrency creates new legal peril for public blockchains, argues lawyer Josh Lawler
Telegram Appeals Court Ruling Barring Gram Token Distribution
25.3.2020
Telegram has appealed a court ruling barring it from distributing its gram cryptocurrency
Judge Grants Injunction Halting Telegram’s TON Release Again, Notice of Appeal Reportedly Filed
25.3.2020
The embattled Telegram Open Network (TON) blockchain and its native gram cryptocurrency have seen plans for launch stifled once again, with a preliminary injunction granted by Southern District of New York Judge P. Kevin Castel. The March 24 injunction sides with the U.S. Securities and Exchange...
Indian Government Reveals Inspection of Bitcoin Businesses, Informs Parliament of Results
18.3.2020
The government of India has informed Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, about the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ inspection of cryptocurrency businesses. Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur provided details of two companies in particular. This...
Ripple Court Ruling May Expand Legal Action Potential Against Crypto
14.3.2020
The application of UDAAP laws to cryptocurrencies not deemed securities will hold issuers responsible for the accuracy of advertising materials and customer agreements
Telegram Claims Recent Ruling Undermines SEC’s Case
10.3.2020
Telegram has mustered a recent case ruling in California to bolster its claims that Gram tokens are not securities
Regulatory Roundup: French Court Considers Bitcoin Money, Cryptocurrencies Legitimized in South Korea, Australia, India
10.3.2020
The cryptocurrency sector worldwide saw several historic regulatory events last week. In this roundup, we cover a landmark bitcoin ruling by a French court, South Korea’s first crypto bill, an Australian court’s ruling, Germany’s announcement, and a recent FATF meeting where more...
India’s Central Bank Plans to Fight Supreme Court Crypto Ruling
6.3.2020
The Reserve Bank of India reportedly plans to return to the supreme court to ask for a review of a ruling that overturned its ban on banking access for crypto firms
French Commerce Court Likens Bitcoin to Currency in Recent Ruling
6.3.2020
A French commerce court considered Bitcoin as money during a recent trial between two cryptocurrency investment firms
Indian Crypto Exchanges Resume Fiat Services 24 Hours After Supreme Court Ruling
5.3.2020
Less than a day after India’s Supreme Court overturned a ban on banks’ services to crypto, the industry’s leading exchanges have re-opened fiat services
Bitcoin Legal in India: Exchanges Resume INR Banking Service After Supreme Court Verdict Allows Cryptocurrency
5.3.2020
Indian cryptocurrency exchanges are bringing back banking support after the Supreme Court of India struck down the banking ban on the crypto industry. News.Bitcoin.com talked to several crypto exchange executives to find out the effects of the supreme court ruling and what their exchanges plan...
India’s Supreme Court Ruling Is a Win for the Whole Blockchain Industry
4.3.2020
With India's Supreme Court overturning a ban on cryptocurrencies, the blockchain industry has a large new resource of customers and developers