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The Crypto Industry’s ‘Bloody Friday’ Lawsuits: Do They Hold Weight?
7.4.2020
Eleven lawsuits are targeting seven crypto companies: A “Bloody Friday” for the industry or nothing serious?
How to Get Money to People In An Emergency, Fast
7.4.2020
How do you get emergency dollars to Americans fast? You use smartphones, not checks and bank accounts
Private Companies Could Play Role in CBDC Issuance, Bank of England Says
7.4.2020
Analysts from the U.K.'s central bank said private currencies could work alongside any future CBDC initiative if they offered real utility
Blockchain Association Says Court ‘Erred’ With Decision to Block Telegram’s Token Issuance
7.4.2020
The advocacy group has supported Telegram's appeal over a U.S. district court's decision to block the firm's token issuance – even outside the country
‘Ship-to-Ship’ Trade and Other Secrets of North Korea’s Illicit $1.5B Crypto Stash
7.4.2020
Experts on North Korea say the country’s $1.5 billion cryptocurrency war chest is used to fund an illicit web of trade networks and supply chains
Investigating Digital Assets in Japan Stymied by Nature of Crypto
7.4.2020
Japanese tax laws aren’t ready for investors to declare their digital assets just yet, according to top government officials
China Will ‘Undoubtedly’ Pursue Digital Yuan, Central Bank Says
6.4.2020
The People’s Bank of China has sent one of its strongest signals yet of a commitment to creating a digital national currency
Kraken Appoints SAFT Architect Marco Santori Chief Legal Officer
6.4.2020
SAFT architect and crypto lawyer Marco Santori is now in charge Kraken’s legal team
South Korean Central Bank Accelerates Digital Currency Pilot to Keep Up With Other Nations
6.4.2020
The Bank of Korea has historically been skeptical about CBDCs, but now it's having to keep up
Celsius Lists Libra Challenger for 9.9% Potential Interest
6.4.2020
Celsius Network platform lists Saga’s SGA stable asset, allowing up to 9.9% annual interest
New Zealand Financial Regulator Warns Public About ‘Profit Bitcoin’ Scam
6.4.2020
New Zealand’s financial watchdog warns against “Profit Bitcoin” — an apparent crypto investment scam promising a daily profit of “minimum of $13,000”
Q3 Crypto Ponzi Victims File Class Action Lawsuit Against Wells Fargo
6.4.2020
Wells Fargo Advisors is facing counts of fraud, negligence, unjust enrichment and vicarious liability in a lawsuit filed by the victims of a $35 million crypto Ponzi
Top Crypto Firms Including Binance, Civic, Tron Targeted in Flood of Lawsuits
6.4.2020
A flood of class-action lawsuits were filed in New York Friday, taking aim at a number of major cryptocurrency projects over their token sales
Victims Accuse Wells Fargo Subsidiary of Turning Blind Eye to $35M Crypto Ponzi
6.4.2020
Plaintiffs claim Wells Fargo Advisors did not check on the activities of a financial advisor accused of defrauding 150 investors
10 Countries Actively Regulating Cryptocurrency Despite Global Crisis
6.4.2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting financial crisis, at least 10 countries have made announcements regarding cryptocurrency regulation since our last regulatory roundup. They include Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Spain, Germany, India, the Philippines, the U.S., and South...
Revised Crypto Laws in Japan to be Enforced Starting May 1
6.4.2020
In May, the Payment Services Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act — legislation governing crypto in Japan — will be enforced
In Legal Battle With US SEC, Telegram Sees New Support From Trade Association
6.4.2020
Telegram sees new support from the Blockchain Association in legal fight with SEC over $1.7 billion ICO for GRAM tokens
People’s Bank of China Continues CBDC Development Talks
5.4.2020
Bank of China continues CBDC development talks in Beijing via teleconference
7 Crypto Firms Targeted by 11 Lawsuits in New York
5.4.2020
The lawsuits accuse the defendants of issuing unregistered securities and failing to seek requisite licensing for their activities
Malaysia Becomes the Next Country to Approve Cryptocurrency Exchange Amid Covid-19 Crisis
4.4.2020
Malaysia’s Securities Commission has given full approval to a cryptocurrency exchange operator to legally operate in the country despite the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, Japan also approved a new cryptocurrency exchange as the country continues to fight...