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SEC Charges California Resident for Alleged $26 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme
23.5.2019
California resident Daniel Pacheco has been accused by the U.S. SEC of allegedly operating a $26 million cryptocurrency pyramid scheme
US Copyright Office Responds to Craig Wright’s Bitcoin Registrations
23.5.2019
On May 21, 2019, a press release was sent to a variety of publications that said Craig Wright was granted two U.S. copyrights for the original Bitcoin white paper and version 0.1 of the cryptocurrency’s code. Meanwhile, the U.S. Copyright Office specifically addressed the matter in a press...
Bitfinex and Tether Obtain Stay of Demands From New York Supreme Court
22.5.2019
Bitfinex and its affiliated stablecoin issuer Tether have obtained a stay of demands for which they applied on May 21
Central Bank of Russia Expects Crypto Draft Bill to Be Adopted in Spring 2019
22.5.2019
Russia’s central bank believes that the draft bill on crypto regulation is prepared enough to be adopted in spring 2019, in accordance with the order of president Vladimir Putin
Central Bank of Laos Issues Warning Against Using Cryptocurrency
22.5.2019
Laos’ central bank has warned financial market participants against accepting, buying or selling cryptocurrency
Bitfinex and Tether Move for Case Dismissal Over Lack of Jurisdiction
21.5.2019
Bitfinex and Tether lawyers move to dismiss case versus the New York Attorney General, arguing that purported location and subject matter for jurisdiction is wrong
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: Crypto Space Needs Regulatory Certainty
21.5.2019
The CEO of CIrcle, Jeremy Allaire, says that existing law is inadequate in addressing cryptocurrencies
Russia Delays Adoption of Crypto Regulation Due to FATF Order to Legislate Bitcoin
21.5.2019
Russia is delaying the adoption of its crypto regulation due to a FATF requirement to legislate terms such as “bitcoin” and “crypto”
Report: US Court Claims Rapper T.I. Sold Unregistered Securities in FLiK ICO
21.5.2019
The token holders were reportedly promised profits from the work of the company
US Tax Authority Prioritizes Issuing Guidance on Cryptocurrencies
20.5.2019
The U.S. IRS states that the agency “made it a priority” to issue relevant guidance on cryptocurrency taxation
Russian Sberbank Demands Client Provide Data on Cryptocurrency Revenue
18.5.2019
Russia’s largest bank Sberbank is making a client disclose information about their cryptocurrency revenue and details of their mining farms
New York Supreme Court Grants Bitfinex’s Motion to Modify Injunction
17.5.2019
The New York Supreme Court has granted crypto exchange Bitfinex’s motion to modify an injunction by the New York Attorney General
Proposed Securities Framework Wrong for Regulating Crypto Exchanges, Argues Kraken
17.5.2019
Kraken says no to proposed regulation of crypto exchanges by Canadian securities institutions
Russian Prime Minister: As Cryptocurrencies Lose Popularity, Regulation Isn’t a Priority
16.5.2019
Russia’s prime minister has argued that crypto regulation is not a priority for the Russian government, since crypto lost its popularity
Free Markets and the Future of Blockchain
15.5.2019
J. Christopher Giancarlo is Chairman at U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency of the US government that regulates futures and options markets. This will be the last time I speak to you from the CFTC. Nevertheless, before I go, I wanted to share some thoughts, which I have been...
Senior SEC Official Amy Starr: Securities Laws Are ‘Written to Be Dynamic’
14.5.2019
Securities laws are “written to be dynamic,” a senior SEC official has said, expressing the regulator’s willingness to interact with crypto players to develop better regulation
Token Taxonomy Act Includes De Minimis Tax Exemption for Crypto
14.5.2019
A de minimis tax exemption in the new Token Taxonomy Act means that capital gains on crypto under $600 would not have to be reported to the IRS
SEC Crypto Czar: Platforms Listing IEOs May Face Regulatory Trouble
14.5.2019
The SEC’s Valerie Szczepanik says that platforms seeking to list IEO tokens “may find themselves in trouble” if they are not registered in the U.S
US Rep Sherman Calls for Crypto Ban, Says It Threatens to Diminish American Power
10.5.2019
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has called on colleagues to outlaw cryptocurrencies, saying they threaten American foreign policy and the rule of law
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Concerned Crypto Industry Hindered by Regulatory Delays
10.5.2019
U.S. SEC “crypto mom” said that the cryptocurrency industry could be hindered by the agency’s “heel-dragging” in forming clear regulations