Category Archive For "Bitcoin Regulation"
Telegram CEO’s 18-Hour Deposition Transcript Is Published Online
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov gave a deposition regarding the alleged violation of U.S. securities law by conducting $1.7 billion Gram token sale in 2018
in Bitcoin Regulation, Court, Government, India, Law
Three Days From Hearings Before India’s Supreme Court on Crypto Ban
Cointelegraph recaps three days in the hearing before India’s Supreme Court on the country’s crypto ban
SEC’s CryptoMom Wants US to Learn From Chinese Digital Innovation
SEC commissioner highlights China’s role as digital currency exemplar and wants to see similar innovation in the U.S.
Binance CEO Says Compliance Is Key for New Strategic Partnership in Japan
Binance has begun negotiations for a strategic partnership with two Japanese firms: Z Holdings and cryptocurrency exchange TaoTao
Telegram’s Legal Battle With the SEC Heats Up Over TON Bank Records
Former federal enforcement attorney weighs in on the battle for Telegram’s bank records, “Bank records are a typical request that very seldom denied”
Coinbase-Backed Crypto Ratings Council Adds eToro, OKCoin
Coinbase-backed Crypto Ratings Council, a group of major U.S. crypto firms looking for regulatory clarity, welcomes eToro, OKCoin and Radar as new members
Bill to Exempt Small Crypto Transactions From Taxes Returns to US Congress
A bill to protect crypto users from capital gains taxes on day-to-day transactions has been reintroduced in US Congress
Russia’s New Prime Minister Sets Course for Digital Economy
Russia’s new Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin wants the country to develop its digital economy
Binance Exchange to Restrict Access to Japan Residents
Binance is set to restrict access to Japanese residents at an unspecified date
Bithumb Cryptocurrency Exchange Goes to Court Over $69M Tax Bill
Bithumb crypto exchange is taking South Korean tax officials to court over a $69 million tax bill
in Bitcoin Regulation, ETF, Government, SEC
Bitwise Withdraws Long-Standing Bitcoin ETF Application
Bitwise withdraws its Bitcoin ETF proposal after an earlier rejection was put under review by the SEC
United Nations Says Stay Away From North Korean Crypto Conference
U.N. sanctions experts have warned the public against attending a cryptocurrency conference in North Korea
Bitcoin and ETH Are Commodities, While XRP’s Status Is Unclear, CFTC Says
CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert says that the authority is confident that Bitcoin and Ether are commodities, but the status of XRP is still unclear
Indian Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Crypto Ban, Expects Slew of Comments
The Supreme Court of India has passed over, but not adjourned, a case against the Reserve Bank of India’s ban on banks’ dealings with crypto-related businesses
in Bitcoin Regulation, Government, ICO, Law, SEC, Telegram, United States
Telegram Will Release Bank Records to SEC in Ongoing Gram ICO Case
Telegram has agreed to provide the SEC with bank records on the condition that they can redact those records before they reach the court
in Bitcoin Regulation, ICO, Law, SEC, Telegram
SEC Requests Telegram Banking Data as New Evidence Emerges
The SEC once again requests Telegram’s banking records while submitting new evidence for the case
Digital Currency Manual for Chinese Officials in High Demand, Enters Second Printing
Chinese party officials show interest in a manual on digital currencies as the government opens to blockchain technology
US Lawmakers Urge FCC to Step Up Its Action Against SIM Swaps
Six U.S. lawmakers have written to the Federal Communications Commission urging it to put pressure on telecoms providers to mitigate the risk of SIM swap attacks
Kik Continues Legal Battle With SEC, Requests Trial Date Definition
Kik is pushing to set a trial date with the SEC as preparatory activities continue
in Bitcoin Regulation, ICO, SEC, Security, USA
US SEC Seeks $16 Million Penalty from Token Sales Platform Operator
The U.S. SEC is seeking a default judgment and $16 million in penalties from token sale platform ICOBox for operating as an unregistered securities broker
