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Russia’s Supreme Court Recognizes Tokens as Assets Like Money and Property

26.12.2019
A phenomenon like bitcoin can gain recognition, including regulatory, in many different and often unexpected ways. Governments that hesitate to accept cryptocurrencies as legal tender, sometimes validate their existence indirectly and even acknowledge they can be used for payments. Taxing crypto...

Regulatory Roundup: New US Crypto Bill, France’s 1st Approved ICO, Muslim Crypto

23.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover a wide range of regulatory developments in the crypto space. Much has transpired in the U.S., including a new crypto bill, SEC’s proposal, lawmakers seeking answers from the IRS, and the state of Michigan signing several crypto bills into law. We also cover...

New York Court Proceeds Against Man Allegedly Linked to OneCoin

21.12.2019
A New York court continues the proceedings against man accused of laundering about $400 million of OneCoin Ponzi proceedings

Russia Is Unhappy About Greece Extraditing Money Launderer Vinnik to France

20.12.2019
Russian Embassy is unhappy about Greece again ruling to extradite the alleged $4 billion Bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik to France

France Approves First ICO

19.12.2019
The French financial markets regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has made its first initial coin offering (ICO) approval. While token sales remain legal as a fundraising option in France, only those that have been approved by the AMF may be marketed directly to...

US SEC Looks to Expand ‘Accredited Investor’ Classification

18.12.2019
U.S. SEC seeks public commentary on expansion of “accredited investor” status to more investors who can prove knowledge

Former Kraken Employee Sues Exchange for ‘Unethical and Illegal Business Tactics

18.12.2019
An ex-employee of Kraken has sued the exchange for sanctions violation and discrimination, among other issues

Mining Pool Simplecoin and Interactive Faucet Chopcoin Shut Down Due to EU Regulations

17.12.2019
Like crypto payments provider Bottle Pay, mining pool Simplecoin and interactive bitcoin faucet Chopcoin are shutting down in light of restrictions imposed by EU anti-money laundering legislation, AMLD5. Simplecoin co-founder Marvin Janssen addressed Telegram users last month saying “We...

Mystery Surrounds DDoS Attacks That Have Downed the Darknet

16.12.2019
If you’ve been struggling to access your favorite darknet market lately, you’re not alone. Ongoing DDoS attacks have rendered marketplaces, forums and other onion sites inaccessible for weeks. Speculation surrounds the attacks, with some blaming law enforcement and others attributing...

Poles Hit With Backdated Tax on Crypto Trades

16.12.2019
Crypto traders in Poland have been unpleasantly surprised with a controversial tax they thought they wouldn’t have to pay. The Civil Law Transactions Tax (PCC) is applicable to digital asset trades conducted before the introduction of last year’s moratorium on its collection, the Polish...

Chinese Court Freezes $676K in Assets of Bitmain Manufacturing Subsidiary

16.12.2019
The Shenzhen Bao'An District Court in China has frozen $676,000 in assets of a Bitmain subsidiary

Chinese Courts Increasingly Use Blockchain Technology To Settle Cases

16.12.2019
China’s smart internet courts have applied blockchain and artificial intelligence to decide on millions of legal actions

Protocol, Networks, Law, and Anarchism

15.12.2019
I imagine long ago there was a time when neither verbal nor written language existed for humans. Hand gestures and other physical cues were as good as our ancestors had it. Perhaps the sign for thirsty meant pinching one’s own tongue. Or the sign for hungry meant stuffing one’s hand...

Chainalysis to Provide Bitfinex With ‘Privacy-Safe’ Tools to Combat Crime

13.12.2019
Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis will provide crypto exchange Bitfinex with tools to monitor and combat suspected financial crime

Alleged Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Assets Frozen as US Judge Grants Injunction

13.12.2019
A federal judge has granted a CFTC preliminary injunction against an alleged $11 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme

Iran, Hong Kong, India: Failed Protests Point to Need for Crypto-Anarchy ‘Second Realms’

13.12.2019
What is the second realm? It’s both an abstract and concrete “place” parallel to here, where temporary autonomous zones (TAZ) provide a chance to escape the burning surveillance spotlight of the state and brutal law enforcement culture, and allow for at least temporary exercises...

German Fintechs Rush to Offer Crypto Custody Services Under New Law

13.12.2019
Fintech companies in the Federal Republic are quickly moving to develop and offer custodial solutions for digital assets under the new German legislation that will allow banks to store, transfer and trade cryptocurrencies next year. Berlin-based Solarisbank has established a subsidiary that will...