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Law Firm: South Africa’s Draft Tax Law Could Affect Cryptocurrency Use
A South African law firm has published a short essay on proposed tax legislation for cryptocurrency in the country. Cox Yeats Attorneys, a Durban-based firm, argues that the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, published by the National Treasury in July, will be bad for the digital asset industry, according to local media reports. дальше »
2018-11-26 18:15 | |
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Ripple Labs Files to Move Class Action Lawsuit to Federal Level
Ripple (XRP) investors are suing Ripple Labs for failing to register as a security before its token offering, in addition to claims that CEO Brad Garlinghouse has been manipulating the price to maximize sales profits, according to Law. дальше »
2018-11-13 18:58 | |
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Investor Lawsuit Brought Against AT&T, T-Mobile for SIM Swapping Hacks
Leading cryptocurrency investor law firm Silver Miller Law has filed suit against cell phone giants AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of several digital asset investors who were victims of the identity-theft tactic known as “SIM swapping. дальше »
2018-11-10 01:35 | |
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Former CFTC Enforcement Lawyer Joins Perkins Coie Global Law Firm
Perkins Coie, the Washington-based international law firm that represents highly reputed organizations across a vast range of industries, has hired Kari Larsen, a former enforcement lawyer at the U. S Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to its Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency industry group and Investment Management practice, according to a press release by the firm on November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-9 18:00 | |
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EtherDelta Founder Charged by SEC For Operating an Unregistered Exchange
In an apparent first, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the founder of EtherDelta, Zachary Coburn, with running an “unregistered national securities exchange,” according to a press release from the regulator. дальше »
2018-11-9 20:32 | |
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14 Crypto Cybergang Criminals Target Bitcoin Holders for $80,000, Get Busted by Turkish Police
A band of 11 individuals is in custody of recent hacks into emails, cryptocurrency wallets and user accounts of Bitcoin holders. The Turkish nationals are accused of masterminding the digital currency heist after law enforcement received complaints from victims who lost their cryptocurrencies to the gang. дальше »
2018-11-5 23:53 | |
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Turkish Police Detain 11 Suspects in Bitcoin Theft Case
The cybercrime unit of the Turkish police has detained 11 people suspected of hacking into emails, user accounts and cryptocurrency wallets. The operation was launched after law enforcement received a number of complaints from victims who lost digital cash. дальше »
2018-11-4 06:55 | |
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Professional Course Prepares Russian Lawyers for the Cryptocurrency Industry
Russian companies have organized an enhancement course to prepare legal experts for the challenges of working in the cryptocurrency space. The oldest university of economics in the country, two law firms providing services to digital businesses, and both houses of parliament are behind the project to help lawyers understand the specifics of the industry. дальше »
2018-11-3 17:05 | |
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October in Africa: Egypt stifles tech innovation, Google gets busy
The Egyptian government has had a busy time of late, shutting down taxi app mergers, taxing e-commerce platforms, and enforcing digital media regulation laws. Rumors have been swirling that Uber and regional equivalent Careem might be set to merge in Egypt, but it’s not going to happen. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:34 | |
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Japan’s Financial Regulator Says Stablecoins Are Not Cryptocurrencies
The lack of uniformity in stablecoins has led Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) to conclude that stablecoins are not cryptocurrency. Not All Digital Assets Are Created Equal Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently announced that it does not believe stablecoins should be classified in the same category as cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-30 19:00 | |
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Chinese Court Rules in Favor of Bitcoin, Calls Crypto Transactions Legal
After a year of the Chinese authorities effectively outlawing cryptocurrency and related activities in the country, a Chinese court has now ruled in favor of Bitcoin. While hearing a case involving digital currencies, the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration said that owning and transferring Bitcoin is not forbidden by Chinese law. дальше »
2018-10-30 18:59 | |
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Are Cryptocurrency Donations Worth the Risk for the U.S Midterms?
The U. S midterms are approaching, and the threat of digital interference in U. S elections remains a major concern. Should potentially anonymous donations to election candidates in crypto be allowed? The U. дальше »
2018-10-28 05:00 | |
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Library of Congress deems video game preservation legal — to a point
A decision from the Librarian of Congress and the US Copyright Office, handed down earlier this week, could mean older games can now legally be saved by video game historians and archivists — with some stipulations, of course. дальше »
2018-10-27 22:03 | |
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Spanish Regulators Mandate Cryptocurrency Holders to Formally Identify Themselves
The Spanish government has reportedly approved a draft law that will make it mandatory for digital asset holders with over €50,000 ($57,000) in their cryptocurrency wallets to identify themselves and announce their exact holdings. дальше »
2018-10-27 20:00 | |
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SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:51 | |
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New BitConnect Class Action Combines All Former Suits — And Targets Youtube
According to recent court documents, an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint has been filed at a U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against BitConnect. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:58 | |
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Crypto Cybercrime Has Tripled Since 2017; Nearly $1 Billion Lost in 2018
Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
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How Monero Are Improving Human Rights With XMR
Listen Here – https://soundcloud. com/cryptodaily/how-monero-are-improving-human-rights-with-xmr Monero is considered to be the privacy coin, the currency of choice for absolute privacy. Now, privacy doesn’t necessarily mean security and we should remember that 2018 has seen a tonne of ‘Monero mining’ hacks, calling into question some of the projects integrity. дальше »
2018-10-12 17:00 | |
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SEC Obtains Emergency Court Order to Halt Questionable ICO
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained an emergency court order issuing the stoppage of a recently planned initial coin offering (ICO) by Blockvest LLC and its founder Reginald Buddy Ringgold III, who falsely advertised that the token sale was approved by the SEC. дальше »
2018-10-12 01:12 | |
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Six Reasons Why Privacy Coins Are Not Just For Criminals
Privacy-centric digital currencies are coming under more scrutiny as their use on dark web marketplaces is on the rise. Law enforcement agencies and several financial regulators are concerned that anonymous digital currencies could be used to facilitate terrorist financing and money laundering in a de facto untraceable manner. дальше »
2018-10-7 21:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Transactions are Traceable, Says DHS and ICE to US Congress
An official of the ICE has stated before the US Congress, that cryptocurrency transactions are traceable. According to the official, digital currency transactions make criminals vulnerable and an easy target for law enforcement. дальше »
2018-10-5 20:34 | |
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Crypto Task Force Bill Passes House of Representatives, Moves to Senate
A bill that seeks to create a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrency in financing terrorism has just passed the House of Representatives. House Resolution 5036 (H. дальше »
2018-9-28 01:12 | |
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Coinbase Announced New Asset Listing Program
In a move to expand its asset offerings, Coinbase has created a new process by which anyone with a token can apply to have it listed on the platform. This news comes weeks after Coinbase said it was exploring the addition of several new assets including Stellar Lumens (XLM), Zcash (ZEC) and Cardano (ADA). дальше »
2018-9-27 01:15 | |
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Overstock.com CEO Acquires Stake in Blockchain Land Registry Startup
Overstock. com CEO Patrick Byrne has acquired a stake in blockchain startup, Medici Land Governance (MLG). Byrne purchased a 43 percent stake in the blockchain land registry in a private transaction. дальше »
2018-9-27 20:37 | |
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Texas State Securities Board Hits Russian Hoaxers with Cease-and-Desist Orders
Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles has issued emergency ordinances against three separate fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes linked to Russian scammers. The orders were issued on September 18, 2018, against DGBK Ltd. дальше »
2018-9-20 00:05 | |
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High Profile Cryptocurrency Firms Hope to Influence US Law
A group of cryptocurrency luminaries and businesses have announced the formation of a US lobbying entity based in Washington known as the Blockchain Association. The creation of the political solicitation group was initiated by firms such as Circle, Coinbase, Polychain Capital, and the Digital Currency Group. дальше »
2018-9-13 00:40 | |
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U.S. Federal Judge Rules ICOs are Covered By Securities Law
In moving closer to the governmental goal of cryptocurrency regulation, a United States federal judge has passed a ruling suggesting that U. S. securities laws could cover Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2018-9-12 06:22 | |
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Malta Stock Exchange and Binance to Launch Tokens Platform
MSX PLC, the digital asset arm of the Malta Stock Exchange, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance to launch a digital exchange for trading security tokens, per its press release. дальше »
2018-9-12 00:01 | |
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Two-for-One: SEC Slaps Crypto Hedge Fund, Broker With Registration Failures
In what it deems a first for both enforcement actions, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is charging two entities with registration failures. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:36 | |
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IMF Doesn’t Want Crypto To Be Classed As Legal Tender
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) has advised against the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ idea to bring in a digital currency as a second legal tender as well as the US dollar. The Marshall Islands are based in the central Pacific as a remote chain of islands. дальше »
2018-9-11 23:00 | |
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US Court Ruling: Initial Coin Offerings Covered by Securities Law
A new ruling by a federal judge in New York has put Initial Coin Offerings under the umbrella of securities law, in a first-of-its-kind legal case against a man charged with promoting digital currencies that were supposedly backed by non-existent real estate and diamonds. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:00 | |
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Did Traders Throw Caution to the Wind in China Amid Crypto Ban?
Enthusiastic traders are mocking the crypto ban in China. Despite the authorities launching several attacks on the cryptocurrency sector, digital currencies still survive in the country. A South China Morning Post report suggests that trade is not just active in the country but also thriving right beneath the rule of law. дальше »
2018-9-12 19:10 | |
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IBM and Australian Government Partner To Create Smart Contract Blockchain For Businesses
Australia is pushing their digital economy forward with the Australian National Blockchain (ANB,) a platform for building smart contracts, as revealed via a press release. The ANB is the result of a collaboration between IBM, CSIRO’s Data 61, and the Herbert Smith Freehills law firm. дальше »
2018-8-31 23:42 | |
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Australian Businesses Will Now Use IBM-Powered Smart Legal Contracts
IBM has had a few experiences in handling blockchain-based projects in Australia. This time, it is partnering with a law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills, to create a blockchain solution that will bring Australian businesses on-board with smart contracts. дальше »
2018-8-30 20:59 | |
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First Shariah-Compliant Crypto Exchange Set to Launch in the UAE
The UAE continues its involvement in the field of digital currencies as a local company is set to launch the very first cryptocurrency exchange compliant with Shariah legislation. Moving Forward ADAB Solutions, a UAE-based company, is reportedly going to launch the very first cryptocurrency exchange compliant with Shariah law. дальше »
2018-8-22 10:00 | |
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Bringing Real World Value onto the Blockchain with OpenLaw and ChainLink
Open Law and ChainLink are teaming up to bring real-world valuations of smart contracts to the digital space according to August 14, 2018, reports. Capitalizing on the Blockchain ChainLink is a blockchain platform which allows smart contracts to access off-chain assets like APIs, traditional banking payments, and data feeds. дальше »
2018-8-19 14:00 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Technical Analysis: Why Code is Law and Self Regulating, Not the SEC
First, let’s remember Satoshi’s words: “We have proposed a system for electronic transactions without relying on trust” Snapping back to reality and lest we forget, cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Litecoin and Dogecoin are alternatives to the government backed fiat currencies. дальше »
2018-8-11 17:31 | |
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Thailand Sees Booming Cryptocurrency Industry As New Law Comes Into Effect
The cryptocurrency industry in Thailand is booming with about 50 initial coin offerings (ICOs) and 20 exchanges showing interest in applying for a digital asset license, according to Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »
2018-8-10 23:19 | |
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Chamber of Digital Commerce Sets Out ICO and Token Guidelines
The Chamber of Digital Commerce’s Token Alliance is producing a new group of guidelines built to help the cryptocurrency and initial coin offering (ICO) markets grow responsibly. дальше »
2018-7-30 18:38 | |
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Digital Asset Brings Blockchain Developer Tools To Google Cloud
Distributed ledger technology “has great potential to benefit customers not just in the financial services industry, but across many industries,” said Leonard Law, the global product management lead for Google Cloud for Financial Services. дальше »
2018-7-24 01:01 | |
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Cryptocurrencies in India are at par with electronic means of payment, states the Law Commission of India
The Reserve Bank of India [RBI] has appealed for a ban on cryptographic forms of money, as to preclude the banks for conversion of digital currencies into Indian Rupee [INR]. On 3rd July, the Supreme Court of India [SC] held the hearing of Internet and Mobile Association of India, IAMAI vs RBI. According to the reports, […] дальше »
2018-7-24 00:15 | |
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What went on at Us congress and crypto hearings: positive regulation to ponzi comparisons!
Law and technology scholar specializing in digital property, electronic contract, big data privacy, and virtual communities. Co-Founder and CEO of Clovyr startup, which essentially functions as a decentralized app store. дальше »
2018-7-22 23:18 | |
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Two New Platforms for Security Tokens will be developed by Malta Stock Exchange
Exchanges The Malta Stock Exchange has separately announced today that MSX, the innovation, digital and fintech arm of the group, will be developing two new platforms for listing and trading security tokens. дальше »
2018-7-19 20:24 | |
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Russia: Bitcoin Owners and Miners Will Not Face ‘Separate’ Tax Laws
Russia will subject owners and miners of cryptocurrency to all existing tax obligations from Autumn, authorities hinted July 18. Aksakov: No ‘Separate’ Treatment For Crypto Speaking to local news outlet Izvestia, Anatoly Aksakov, head of the financial markets committee at Russia’s state Duma, said there were currently no plans to draw up “separate” tax frameworks solely for cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-19 01:00 | |
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Op-Ed: Bitcoin’s Roots in the Great Law of Peace
Bitcoin, in its nine years of existence, has steadily gained traction, defining itself as a new digital gold. Early adopters of this technology have shown excitement for the potential of this inflation-proof sound money. дальше »
2018-7-14 00:48 | |
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The Genesis Files: With Bit Gold, Szabo Was Inches Away From Inventing Bitcoin
As his Hungarian parents had fled post-war Soviet regime to settle in the United States, Nick Szabo came to call the Californian Bay area of the 1990s his home. Here, he was among the first to frequent the in-person “Cypherpunk” meetings organized by Timothy May, Eric Hughes and other founding members of the collective of cryptographers, programmers and privacy activists centered around the ’90s mailing list of the same name. дальше »
2018-7-13 17:16 | |
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