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Will This Vulnerability Finally Compel Bitmain to Open Source Its Firmware?
As if Bitmain’s year hasn’t been rough enough, having posted big losses and laying off entire departments, its flagship product now has a firmware vulnerability. A few weeks ago, Bitcoin Core contributor James Hilliard discovered an exploit in Bitmain’s S15 firmware. дальше »
2019-2-21 23:44 | |
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Judge Appoints 2 Law Firms to Represent Quadrigacx Clients
Two law firms have been appointed to represent the clients of insolvent Canadian crypto exchange Quadrigacx in court. The number of affected users has been estimated at approximately 115,000 and lawyers will have to contact as many as they can. дальше »
2019-2-20 20:15 | |
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As QuadrigaCX’s Court Case Continues, Judge Appoints Two Law Firms for Customer Representation
The QuadrigaCX case has been a messy one already, but there is still so much left to handle. Following the death of their founder in December, the platform has been in trouble. It seems that the only one with the private keys to the company’s cold wallets was Gerald Cotten, the founder, which was truly […] дальше »
2019-2-20 00:54 | |
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Judge Chooses Representative Counsel for QuadrigaCX Creditors
Justice Wood has appointed legal counsel to represent some 115,000 creditors in incipient legal proceedings against seemingly insolvent cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX, documents published today, February 19, 2019, from the Halifax, Nova Scotia court reveal. дальше »
2019-2-20 00:52 | |
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Judge Delays Decision to Appoint Legal Counsel for QuadrigaCX Creditors
A group of lawyers from some of Canada’s top law firms convened in a court in Halifax, Nova Scotia, today to secure the right to represent creditors in the ongoing QuadrigaCX litigation. дальше »
2019-2-15 01:45 | |
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First QuadrigaCX Monitor Report: $460k in BTC “Inadvertently” Sent to Cold Wallet
According to the latest court documents in the ongoing QuadrigaCX case, the exchange sent roughly $470,000 CAD (approximately $355, 000 USD) worth of bitcoin from a hot wallet to a cold-storage wallet on February 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-13 03:56 | |
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Can I Trust BitFury’s Peach Lightning With My Data? Maybe
Announced at the end of January, Bitfury’s production-ready suite of Lightning Network products and services, Peach, appears to offer everything a developer, user or merchant could want from a Lightning implementation. дальше »
2019-2-9 23:59 | |
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Can I Trust Bitfury’s Peach Lightning With My Data? Maybe
Announced at the end of January, Bitfury’s production-ready suite of Lightning Network products and services, Peach, appears to offer everything a developer, user or merchant could want from a Lightning implementation. дальше »
2019-2-12 23:59 | |
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US Indicts Two More Men On Cryptocurrency SIM-Swapping Case for Fraud, ID Theft and Extortion
SIM-swapping cases are, unfortunately, getting more and more common recently, especially the ones involving cryptos being stolen. Now, the law enforcement from the United States has indicted two more men alleged of being involved in this illicit activity, according to a press release from the Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of California. The two […] дальше »
2019-2-6 00:12 | |
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Chainalysis Report: Two Groups Responsible for Most Publicly Reported Hacks
Two “prominent professional hacking groups” are responsible for the majority of publicly reported hacks of cryptocurrency exchanges and other cryptocurrency organizations, concludes a report published by blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis this week. дальше »
2019-2-2 01:45 | |
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Chainalysis: Darknet Market Activity Nearly Doubled Throughout 2018
Darknet markets are going as strong as ever, if Chainalysis data is to be believed. In its latest Crypto Crime Report, published earlier this week, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reports that darknet market activity has nearly doubled throughout 2018. дальше »
2019-2-1 00:35 | |
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UK upskirting ban proves sexual assault laws are only just catching up with tech
Until yesterday, upskirting was almost completely legal. The practice involves taking sexually intrusive photos up people’s clothing without their consent. But now, in England and Wales, it’s punishable by up to two years in prison — and it’s about time. дальше »
2019-1-17 14:32 | |
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Canada’s First All-Crypto Legal Firm Opens Its Doors to Global Clientele
Technology lawyer Addison Cameron-Huff launched his new, Toronto-based, all-crypto legal firm on January 3, 2019, Bitcoin’s 10th anniversary, as a statement of his commitment to working for and promoting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-based businesses. дальше »
2019-1-11 21:17 | |
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India May Legalize Bitcoin Under “Strong” Rules
India could be making a U-turn on its directives for cryptocurrencies. Per reports from the New India Express, a second interdisciplinary committee set up by the Indian government is considering making cryptocurrencies legal in the country again but with more stringent rules. дальше »
2018-12-28 02:16 | |
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Bitcoin Price to $17K in 2020, Says ‘Unorthodox’ Mining Difficulty Prediction
An ‘unorthodox prediction’ of mining difficulty increases puts the bitcoin price somewhere around $17,000 in 2020 — due to the possible power law relationship between the two. Bitcoin price and difficulty ‘power law relationship’ Twitter user @100trillionUSD is back again with another intriguing chart — this time plotting the relationship between BTC price and expected bitcoin mining difficulty in the coming years. дальше »
2018-12-23 22:00 | |
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U.S. Government Will Consider “Token Taxonomy Act”, Potentially Freeing Crypto from Securities Laws
Kate Rooney, CNBC’s markets reporter, has revealed that two congressmen are working on a bill to remove crypto from the 72-year-old U. S. securities law. The representatives, Warren Davidson and Darren Soto, are calling it the “Token Taxonomy Act” and will be presenting their ideas to the House within the next few months. дальше »
2018-12-24 21:38 | |
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Two congressmen propose to exclude digital currencies from definition of a security
On Thursday, two congressmen introduced a bill that would exclude digital currencies from the decades-old definition of a security, CNBC reported. The legal definition might seem like an insignificant change, but it has become a heated issue for those in the industry who say the law is outdated for a digital asset class. The “Token […] дальше »
2018-12-22 09:38 | |
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British Revenue and Customs Agency Clarifies Law on Crypto Taxes
The British government has recently released a policy paper clarifying the tax laws on crypto assets. This fairly straightforward document was released on Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs’ (HRMC) website, holding a sundry list of important crypto space terms, the relevant tax codes and points of intersection between the two. дальше »
2018-12-21 23:09 | |
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Alfonso Ribeiro and Backpack Kid latest to sue Epic over Fortnite dances
Two more voices have joined the case against Epic Games, bringing more allegations of intellectual property theft. In this case, the people in question are Alfonso Ribeiro, best known for his role as Carlton Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and the infamous Backpack Kid. дальше »
2018-12-18 21:53 | |
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BitGo Hires Trust Company Veteran as CEO of Its Custody Arm
BitGo has a new CEO for its custody business. The cryptocurrency solution provider has recruited Richard Corcoran as its new chief executive officer. Having retired some years back after over 30 years in the traditional banking and finance industry, Corcoran has come out of retirement to lead the BitGo Trust Company, BitGo's crypto custody arm. дальше »
2018-12-8 21:38 | |
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How opportunistic regulation can stifle innovation in blockchain
At the blockchain conferences and blockchain industry discussions over the last two years I had many chances to listen to talks about crypto regulation by the new gurus of the crypto. Being a tech law scholar for 20+ years, I was originally intrigued, but intrigue gave way to disappointment fast. дальше »
2018-12-3 17:30 | |
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Japan Unveils Plans to Regulate Initial Coin Offerings
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has held several meetings to discuss how to best regulate initial coin offerings. In addition to registration requirements, the regulator reportedly plans to amend two existing laws that can be applied to token sales. дальше »
2018-12-3 14:15 | |
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“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
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$5 Million Lawsuit Against Bitmain Filed in Northern California
A class-action lawsuit for over $5 million has been filed in northern California against Chinese mining giant Bitmain. The company is being accused of utilizing customers’ newly purchased machines to mine cryptocurrency at full power for its own benefit while customers were configuring their equipment. дальше »
2018-11-27 21:38 | |
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Top 5 CPA Firm Confirms Funds in First Attestation of Circle’s USDC
Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has released an independent, third-party attestation of its bank account, and according to a top 5 public accounting firm, the stablecoin has its funds in order. дальше »
2018-11-22 22:05 | |
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India Ready to Unveil Cryptocurrency Law Next Month
The government of India may provide clarity on cryptocurrency regulation as soon as next month with a new draft bill now in the works. Clarity Soon Citing a counter-affidavit issued by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Quartz reports that the country’s government is likely to provide some clarity on the matter of cryptocurrencies sometime in the next two months. дальше »
2018-11-20 16:00 | |
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New York Department of Financial Services Issues 14th BitLicense
Today, November 14, 2018, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that it has approved the application of NYDIG Execution LLC, a subsidiary of NYDIG LLC, for a virtual currency license and a money transmission license. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:22 | |
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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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Crypto Investor Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against AT&T and T-Mobile for Phone Hacks
Silver Miller, one of the leading law firms for cryptocurrency related cases in the US is now suing AT&T and T-Mobile for cell phone hacks that victimized cryptocurrency holders. The crypto investor law firm usually engages in cases related to Initial Coin Offering (ICO) frauds and crypto exchange disputes. дальше »
2018-11-9 19:29 | |
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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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Japan’s FSA Says Stablecoins Are Not Considered Cryptocurrencies Based on Current Legislation
The Financial Services Agency is the top financial regulator in Japan, and they recently release a report to Bitcoin News exclusively to dictate the way that they classify stablecoins. More specifically, they stated that stablecoins are not categorized as cryptocurrencies, based on two particular pieces of legislation. In the Fund Settlement Law and the recently […] дальше »
2018-10-30 03:29 | |
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Japan: Stablecoins are not cryptocurrencies
The Japanese Financial Services Agency revealed exclusively to Bitcoin News today that, under current law, stablecoins are not cryptocurrencies. Currently there are two pieces of legislation that cryptocurrency companies must satisfy in Japan. дальше »
2018-10-29 15:08 | |
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Crypto is Property: Chinese Court Upholds Citizens Rights to Own Bitcoin
The Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) has recently affirmed that cryptocurrencies, specifically bitcoin and several of its hard forks, are considered legal property and Chinese citizens have a right to own and transfer them. дальше »
2018-10-27 19:22 | |
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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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Class Action Suits Launched Against Cryptocurrency Mining Investment Company
The law offices of Pomerantz LLP in New York have filed a series of civil suits against MGT Capital Investment and its executive officers on behalf of several of the trading firm’s past or present customers. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:05 | |
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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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Bitcoin Not A Threat To The Financial Sector- Financial Stability Board Says
“Bringing a complex and fast evolving area like cryptocurrencies into a regulatory framework is going to be a difficult and lengthy process. ” Those were the words of James Kaufmann the Legal Director of a UK based law firm, RPC. дальше »
2018-10-12 23:31 | |
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Bitfinex Challenges Insolvency Rumors, Provides Proof of Wallet Reserves
Top-three cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex is pushing back against claims that call its solvency into question. The Hong Kong-based company released a blog post on October 7, 2017, that states, contrary to recent rumors, it is not insolvent. дальше »
2018-10-9 00:43 | |
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California Passes Two Pro-Blockchain Laws Amidst Support from Community
On September 28th, 2018, the state of California passed two blockchain bills into law. The two bills, each tabled by different members of the state’s legislative houses, define blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and allow innovations backed by this technology to have legal standing. дальше »
2018-10-4 09:00 | |
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EU’s new copyright law will cement the dominance of tech giants
The new European Union Copyright Directive, passed recently by the European parliament after a vociferous campaign both for and against, has been described by its advocates as Europe striking a blow against US tech giants in the battle for control of copyrighted content online. дальше »
2018-10-2 10:45 | |
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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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Winklevoss-Operated Gemini Exchange Seeking UK Entry
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are now planning to enter the British markets. Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange operated by the brothers and regulated under New York law, will now make its presence felt in the UK. дальше »
2018-9-25 19:49 | |
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Stolen XRP: Lack Of Laws Stop FBI And Korea From Recovering $800K
The U. S. FBI and law enforcement in South Korea and Japan have arrested two people in connection to phishing scam that stole $800,000 worth of Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) tokens in a joint operation reported last week. дальше »
2018-9-17 20:00 | |
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Federal Judge Applies Long-Established Securities Law to ICOs
Does a decades-old securities law apply to an initial coin offering (ICO)? In a case that represents the first time securities laws have been applied to cryptocurrencies, a district judge says it may. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:09 | |
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