Category Archive For "Law"
Crypto Regulation Outlook in 2019 — What Is the Global Scenario?
As we move deeper into 2019, let’s take a look at the regulatory scene surrounding the global crypto industry
in Blockchain, Law, Privacy, USA
Reconciling Blockchain Technology With California Consumer Privacy Act
The intersection of California’s new privacy law and blockchain technology — how it affects blockchain businesses, their legal obligations and their potential methods of compliance
Court Denies Craig Wright’s Motion for Judgment in Kleiman V. Wright
The judge overseeing Kleiman V. Wright has denied Wright’s motion for judgment on the pleadings, meaning the case will proceed
in Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Government, ICO, Law, Regulation, SEC, USA
US Financial Regulators Reach $7M Settlement Over PlexCorps ICO
The U.S. SEC has reached a $7 million settlement agreement with the issuers behind an allegedly fraudulent ICO
in Bitcoin, Court, Craig Wright, Law, USA
Bitmessage Developer: Craig Wright Faked Documents on Bitcoin Creation
Bitmessage developer Jonathan Warren claimed that some of Craig Wrights documents in the Kleiman case were forged or faked
Maryland State Government Participating in Operation Cryptosweep
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has announced that his Securities Division is participating in Operation Cryptosweep
New England Firm Settles with SEC Over Allegedly Unregistered $6.3M ICO
SimplyVital Health Inc. has settled charges with the U.S. SEC for conducting an unregistered ICO that raised $6.3 million
Disgruntled Investor Appeals to U.S. SEC Guidelines in Class Action Suit Against Ripple
A class action suit has appealed to SEC guidelines to make its case that Ripple sold XRP as an unregistered security
US Court Temporarily Freezes $8M in Response to SEC Request Yesterday
U.S. district court has approved of the temporary freeze on $8 million of a New York citizen and two of his entities’ related assets following the U.S. SEC
Congressional Research Service Examines Blockchain in Energy Sector
The Congressional Research Service has researched and noted pros and cons of blockchain solutions for the energy sector
in Blockchain, Delaware, Ethereum, Ethereum Price, fraud, ICO, Law, New York, SEC, USA
SEC Requests Freeze on Assets in Connection With Alleged $15M ICO Fraud
The SEC is prosecuting a New York businessman in connection with ICO fraud and is seeking immediate relief
in Blockchain, Government, Hackers, Law, Security
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill to Establish Blockchain Task Force
The governor of New Jersey has signed a bill into law establishing a governmental blockchain research group to examine possible benefits for the state
in Banks, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Government, India, Law, Whitepaper
Expert: India Will Lose An Almost $13 Billion Market By Banning Crypto
India’s ban on crypto may be very costly, with the CEO of one research firm estimating that the country will lose out on almost $13 billion
in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Price, Brazil, fraud, Law, Money Laundering, Police, Tradings
Eike Batista Arrested on Suspicion of Money Laundering Via Bitcoin
One-time richest man in Brazil has been arrested due to possible money laundering with the help of BTC and his wife’s identity
in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Price, Cryptocurrencies, Facebook, fraud, ICO, Law, Libra, New Jersey
New Jersey Issues Stop Orders to Two ICOs in Operation Cryptosweep
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has told two companies offering allegedly unregistered ICOs to cease their activities
Dark Market Drug Dealers Plead Guilty, Forfeit Crypto Proceeds
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
Kik says the SEC has seriously misrepresented the facts relevant to their case, and they will not succeed in the courtroom
in Blockchain, Congress, Cryptocurrencies, dollar, Facebook, Law, Libra, Stablecoin, USA, Walmart
Expert: Walmart Crypto Project More Agreeable to Lawmakers Than Libra
A senior policy analyst thinks Walmart could get its crypto approved by regulators, and the path will be much easier than Libra’s
in Africa, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, fraud, ICO, Investments, Law, SEC
Zambia SEC Warns About Investing in Promoted Onyxcoin Cryptocurrency
Zambia’s SEC says that Onyxcoin is not registered with them, and that the commission views ICO investments as a risky endeavor
Judge to Chase: Buying Crypto on Credit Not Necessarily a Cash Advance
Chase’s motion to dismiss is rejected as judge decides that buying crypto on credit might not count as a cash advance
