Category Archive For "Law"
Loan refinancer and BitLiscensee SoFi is clear to launch a national bank in the US
The new bank will be subject to heightened scrutiny from the OCC for at least three years.
Partisan dunks eclipse Section 230 in Senate hearing on social media giants
Though the hearing did not focus on solutions, open source looks like a real way of addressing the committee’s concerns about transparency and accountability.
SEC bring John McAfee to court over ICO promotion
The cybersecurity millionaire and former presidential candidate sees new additions to his legal woes.
US: New bill would legally recognize digital signatures on a blockchain
Congressman and Blockchain Caucus Co-Chair David Schweikert has advanced a bill to make good on the crypto adage, “code is law.”
A guide to setting up a crypto business in Switzerland
How to use the opportunities that the Swiss regulatory system provides for crypto projects wisely to speed up the launch of your product.
Indictments issued for BitMEX senior team are a signal to all
Is BitMEX too big to fail, or are the charges a serious threat?
Institutionalize crypto markets now: There must be compliance controls
Digital asset markets are subject to various regulations worldwide, but which are the most suitable for the crypto space at the moment?
Pro-crypto Colombian congressman highlights legalization challenges
He went so far as to call for the preconceptions surrounding crypto to be demystified.
CFTC promises to protect ‘the burgeoning markets for digital assets such as Bitcoin’
The CFTC continues its roll of crypto announcements this week in a recent fraud bust-up.
Law Decoded: The year of the Crypto Futures Trading Commission, Sept. 25–Oct. 2
The end of the U.S. federal government’s fiscal year brought a cascade of major announcements from agencies.
It looks like the SEC isn’t done with trading app Abra just yet
The SEC’s investigation into the crypto trading firm, which paid fines of $300,000 in July, apparently continues.
Court finds blockchain firm guilty of license violation — but CEO vows to fight back
A Dutch court ruled against Apollo for cloning over 75% of its code from blockchain developer Jelurida’s code but failing to adhere to the terms of its license.
Congress weighs crypto payments and fintech lending in hearing today
Despite skepticism about loosening regulations on loans, the Fintech Task Force couldn’t stop talking about crypto as a way of upgrading payments in the U.S.
Blockchain legislation passes the House, heads for Senate
Bills from the Energy and Commerce Committee are making their way to the Senate following votes this afternoon.
Crypto regulations in the United Kingdom: Are we there yet?
For the U.K. to remain attractive to the crypto industry, it should strive to provide more clarity and certainty around compliance.
House Ag Committee leader talks new bills to treat more cryptos like commodities
Congressman Conaway sheds some light on new legislation in conversation with Cointelegraph.
CFTC charges crypto futures trader for failure to register in the US
The CFTC is looking to make an unregistered foreign platform pay back U.S. investors in its crypto futures, suggesting expanding jurisdictions.
Crypto scammers plague Estonia’s e-residency program
Local authorities hope that tackling the issue will restore trust in the e-residency program.
Crypto adoption has no future without regulation and law enforcement
Crypto depends on the ability of regulators to create a framework that protects consumers and makes investing in crypto more welcoming.
Law Decoded: Transformations in crypto exchanges and traditional institutions, Sept. 18-25
Maybe one day, drawing distinctions between crypto and traditional finance will seem quaint.