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Dark Market Drug Dealers Plead Guilty, Forfeit Crypto Proceeds
7.8.2019
A couple based out of California has pleaded guilty to distributing drugs via a dark-web marketplace in exchange for cryptocurrencies
Kik Lawyers Say SEC Has No Strong Evidence, Twisted Facts in Complaint
7.8.2019
Kik says the SEC has seriously misrepresented the facts relevant to their case, and they will not succeed in the courtroom
Experts Say Mexico’s Regulations Raise the Bar ‘Too High’ for Crypto Entrepreneurs
5.8.2019
New laws are strangling crypto startups before they can begin to trade
Expert: Walmart Crypto Project More Agreeable to Lawmakers Than Libra
5.8.2019
A senior policy analyst thinks Walmart could get its crypto approved by regulators, and the path will be much easier than Libra’s
The Modern Era of Free Range Slaves: How Bitcoin Breaks the Mold
3.8.2019
In a string of recent Tweets, 2020 Libertarian presidential candidate and fugitive from the law John McAfee has been talking about slavery. Urging people to “wake up” and assuring them that neither compliance with the status quo, nor stacks of riches, can set them free. Indeed, when...
QuadrigaCX Judge Approves $1.6 Million in Expenses for EY, Law Firms
31.7.2019
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge approved more than $1.6 million in fees for the companies appointed to recover funds on behalf of QuadrigaCX's former users
Crypto Is Part of Free Speech, and Free Speech Is Everything
29.7.2019
On July 23, U.S. Attorney General William Barr gave a speech demanding big players in the tech industry work with government agencies in providing backdoor entry points for encrypted devices and software. Per his reasoning, certain devices and messaging services pose a safety threat by providing...
How US ‘Keep Big Tech Out of Finance’ Draft Bill Targets Facebook’s Libra
14.7.2019
Facebook’s digital currency plans have caused concern among bureaucrats worldwide and members of the U.S. government seem fearful of a giant tech establishing itself as a financial institution. Prior to the U.S. congressional hearings and the upcoming G7 finance meeting, a U.S. discussion...
Georgia Exempts Bitcoin From VAT to Become the Next Country to Affirm Its Currency Status
13.7.2019
Cryptocurrency taxation is a subject that concerns a growing number of users, traders and investors. An area that creates a lot of confusion among taxpayers is the application of VAT, or the value-added tax most countries levy on the sales of goods and services. Georgia has become the latest nation...
Expert Witness in Satoshi Case Claims Dr Wright’s Documents Were Doctored
11.7.2019
The Kleiman v. Wright case continues this week and a slew of new evidence has been submitted to the Southern District of Florida courthouse. A supplemental affidavit stemming from the Kleiman estate’s expert witness, Dr. Matthew Edman, indicates that documents submitted to the court...
How 10 Countries Respond to Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
11.7.2019
A growing number of governments have responded to Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans including China, France, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, the U.K., and the U.S. Several intergovernmental organizations have also weighed in such as the European Central Bank and the Bank...
Canada: Crypto Exchanges Must Register With Financial Watchdog Next June
11.7.2019
Crypto exchanges serving Canadian residents will be required to register with FinTRAC as of next June
US SEC Approves Blockstack Token Offering Under Regulation A+
11.7.2019
Blockstack is slated to be the first cryptocurrency startup to use Regulation A+ to conduct a public offering of its utility tokens, following approval from the SEC
US Lawmaker Reintroduces ‘Safe Harbor’ Crypto Tax Bill in Congress
10.7.2019
U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer has reintroduced his forked assets bill, an effort started in 2018 ostensibly to lessen the burden on crypto tax payers
New York Attorney General Fights Dismissal Motion in Bitfinex, Tether Case
9.7.2019
The office of the New York Attorney General has filed a slew of documents to demonstrate that Bitfinex and Tether have been operating out of New York
Official: Russia to Postpone Adoption of Bill on Digital Currencies
9.7.2019
Russia’s parliament is considering shifting the adoption of the DFA bill to the autumn session
Experts Dissect Craig Wright’s ‘Satoshi’ Testimony and Court Documents
8.7.2019
Last week, Craig Wright, the man who claims he’s Satoshi Nakamoto, appeared in court and testified why he did not have access to his public bitcoin addresses and trust information. Since then a lot of new evidence has been submitted to the court and members of the crypto community have...
Craig Wright Uses Falsified Docs to Prove Innocence in Kleiman Case
4.7.2019
Self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright has allegedly fabricated court documents in an attempt to prove a deed of trust with Kleiman
Mt. Gox Vulnerability Covered Up by Founder McCaleb, Lawsuit Alleges
2.7.2019
Jed McCaleb’s misrepresentation of Mt. Gox played a part in keeping users on the platform until bankruptcy
Bitcoin ‘Inventor’ Craig Wright Claims He Can’t Access Coins in Court Testimony
29.6.2019
On June 28, Craig Wright, the Australian native who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, spent the day in a Florida court battling with the Kleiman attorney. Wright became emotional when he told the court that he designed the network but didn’t like how it turned out. At one point he told the court...