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Major Producer Nornickel Issues Its First Metal Contract-Backed Digital Coins
26.12.2020
One of the world’s biggest palladium producers, based in Russia, announced that it’s starting the first stage of issuing blockchain-powered tokens to its industrial partners Traxys and Umicore. Palladium Producer Giant Issues Its First Blockchain-Powered Tokens According to...
Russian Parliament Foresees a Wave of Token Issuance for 2021 in the Wake of Crypto Law Promulgation
26.12.2020
The head of the Russian parliamentary committee on financial markets and the country’s first crypto law’s author is forecasting a “surge in token issuance” for 2021 in the wake of the promulgation expected to take place in January. Russian Parliament Expects a ‘Surge...
CD Projekt Red Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Cyberpunk’s Messy Launch
25.12.2020
Two weeks after the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red is facing a class action lawsuit. But the filing isn’t on behalf of players who may feel burned over a pre-release cycle that hid the state of the game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Rather, it’s on behalf of investors.Read more
Hong Kong crypto group warns new law will restrict people’s access to Bitcoin
24.12.2020
Crypto proponents in Hong Kong say incoming cryptocurrency regulations could preclude citizens from using Bitcoin ATMs
CEO of MTI Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Flees South Africa in Possible Exit Scam – Funds Blocked
24.12.2020
In an unexpected turn of events, the management team at Mirror Trading International (MTI) now suggest that their CEO Johann Steynberg may have exit scammed. The team alleges that Steynberg, now believed to be in Brazil, has locked out key management staff from accessing MTI’s account with...
A storm is brewing between state regulators and the OCC over fintech licensing
23.12.2020
A major network of state banking regulators is renewing its attack on the OCC's moves to register non-depository institutions
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...