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Cannabis Needs Crypto to Usher its Gray Market Into The 21st Century
By CCN: People have long anticipated the legalization of marijuana, long before ‘crypto’ became a buzzword. Over 25 states currently have some form of legalization, with several already moving onto full recreational legalization. дальше »
2019-6-8 14:33 | |
Craig Wright: Bitcoin Users Are Money Launderers & Will Rot in Jail
By CCN: According to self-declared Bitcoin creator Craig Wright, everyone who runs a Lightning node, uses privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero, or uses mixing services like CashShuffle will be guilty of money laundering and eventually suffer the brutal legal consequences. дальше »
2019-6-5 19:15 | |
SEC’s complaint against Kik is based on ‘flawed legal theory,’ claims Kik Interactive’s General Counsel
Kik Interactive Inc. , a messaging service, responded to the enforcement actions taken against it by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC]. In a press release, Chief Executive Officer of Kik, Ted Livingston, said that they had been expecting this and now, they “welcome the opportunity to fight for the future of crypto. дальше »
2019-6-5 10:30 | |
Jay Clayton and Crypto Mom Urge SEC to Keep an Open Mind About New Technologies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is having its first FinTech Forum at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D. C. , where they discussed a range of issues related to digital assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT). дальше »
2019-6-2 20:45 | |
Kin Appeals to Crypto Space for Help with Legal Fees to Fight SEC for Regulatory Clarity
Kin, the cryptocurrency project launched by the firm behind the messaging application Kik, has asked the crypto asset space for donations to fund a potential legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »
2019-5-29 00:00 | |
African Country Malawi Wants To Miss Out On Crypto Revolution By Making It Illegal
The African country of Malawi announced that cryptocurrencies are not legal in the country, and that the Reserve Bank… The post African Country Malawi Wants To Miss Out On Crypto Revolution By Making It Illegal appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-29 23:10 | |
Kik raised $98M with a potentially illegal ICO. Now it wants your money to fight the SEC
Kik, the embattled messaging startup behind the Kin cryptocurrency, is now crowd-sourcing donations to help fund its legal battle with US regulators. The Defend Crypto Fund is said to be tailored specifically to fight the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) “on behalf of the future of crypto in the [United States]. дальше »
2019-5-28 17:30 | |
Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM): “Crypto Assets Cannot be Used as Legal Tender”, No MWK Replacement
A number of independent studies published recently have shown that there has been a growing interest from the Malawian population in regards to cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin, Ethereum) and its associated offerings. дальше »
2019-5-28 17:18 | |
Facebook Prepares To Launch 'GlobalCoin' In 2020
Set to introduce GlobalCoin to a dozen countries initially, Facebook has been knee deep in regulatory talks with the US Treasury, the governor of the Bank of England, and Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Mark Zuckerberg's legal pals, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. дальше »
2019-5-25 18:17 | |
China: It Is Legal To Own Bitcoins, Crypto Trading Still Banned
China, after recently applying stringent regulation to the cryptocurrency market, has offered an update on its stance, saying that… The post China: It Is Legal To Own Bitcoins, Crypto Trading Still Banned appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-23 12:28 | |
Bitcoin Is An Asset, Not A Currency, According To Israeli Courts Regarding Crypto Tax Legal Case
Bitcoin Is An Asset, Not A Currency, According To Israeli Courts In Israel, a court ruled that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are considered assets, rather than currencies. Founder of DAV. Network will be forced to pay over $830,000 in taxes from his revenue incurred between 2011 and 2013. дальше »
2019-5-22 22:08 | |
Dutch Authorities Shut Down Bestmixer
The Dutch Financial Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) has shut down cryptomixing site Bestmixer. io. According to local media, Dutch authorities moved to shut down the site on May 22, 2019, as part of a joint operation with police agencies from several European nations, including France, Latvia and Luxembourg. дальше »
2019-5-22 21:13 | |
Bitcoin [BTC] ownership, trading should be legal in China, says Bank of China Council member
Bitcoin [BTC] received a major boost after Sa Xiao, Council Member at the Bank of China’s Law Research Association, said that it should be legal for people in China to own Bitcoin [BTC], despite the government’s ban on crypto transactions and assets. дальше »
2019-5-22 17:30 | |
Peter McCormack gets an updated letter from Craig Wright’s solicitors
Peter McCormack, the host of What Bitcoin Did, was one among the people sued by Craig Wright for “harassment and libel”. Wright’s legal attack began with Hodlonaut, a prominent Twitter personality and moved on to others in the crypto community. дальше »
2019-5-22 16:24 | |
Owning Bitcoin Legal Despite Govt Trading Ban, Says Bank of China Council
By CCN: According to Sa Xiao, a Council Member at the Bank of China’s Law Research Association, it is legal for individuals to own bitcoin in China despite the government’s blanket ban on trading. дальше »
2019-5-22 10:31 | |
Tether Partly Backed by Bitcoin, Court Transcription Reveals
Tether, a stablecoin tied to the dollar that is meant to mediate the volatility of other cryptocurrencies, is partly backed by bitcoin. As detailed in court documents obtained by The Block, Tether admitted to using some of the cash reserves meant to back its stablecoin to purchase bitcoin, among other assets. дальше »
2019-5-22 23:02 | |
Myanmar Central Bank Determined to Curb the Flourishing Local Crypto Industry
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) is determined to curb the growing local cryptocurrency industry. This comes after the central bank issued a warning against engaging in cryptocurrency activities. дальше »
2019-5-21 16:58 | |
CryptoBirds: Guiding Investors To Most Trustworthy ICOs & Blockchain Projects
CRYPTOBIRDS presents the first incentivized collaborative platform for analyzing ICO projects in a transparent way and by fostering best practices The First Security Token Project Launched in Spain in Accordance with Current Law Kicks off Its Pre-Ico until May 28 The whitelist is now available to ensure access to interested investors. дальше »
2019-5-21 11:13 | |
What will change Sparkster (SPRK)?
A year ago, the project Sparkster had shocked the community. The Indian team, with office in London, under the leadership of the extremely energetic CEO Sajjad Daya, conquered the crypto guru Ian Balina who gave the highest marks to the project. дальше »
2019-5-21 01:09 | |
During Bullish April, Fiat-to-Crypto Exchanges Outperform Crypto-to-Crypto
In its April 2019 Exchange Review, released on May 20, 2019, London-based crypto data analysis firm CryptoCompare found that fiat-to-crypto exchanges performed much better than crypto-to-crypto platforms did over the last month, as cryptocurrency prices rose across the board. дальше »
2019-5-21 20:48 | |
UnTethering the Cryptocurrency Market
Last week, the New York Attorney General (NYAG) launched an investigation into Tether, arguably the most controversial stablecoin in the crypto space, over an alleged $850 million fraud. Tether’s legal counsel have since admitted that the stablecoin is now only 74% backed by it’s asset reserves. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:20 | |
Minnesota Representative to Reintroduce Hard Fork Tax Reform Bill
Minnesota Congressional Representative Tom Emmer has announced plans to reintroduce a bill meant to “provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:34 | |
Blockchain Metal Company is Introducing Smart-Contracts to the International Commodities Trade
Coinspeaker Blockchain Metal Company is Introducing Smart-Contracts to the International Commodities TradeBlockchain Metal Company is tokenizing the ownership of copper with their first product the Cu Coin MBX; an ERC-20 token with a real world value and one of the most secure legal frameworks on the crypto market today. дальше »
2019-5-14 22:02 | |
Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges
It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
Op Ed: Understanding the Latest FinCEN Guidance for Cryptocurrencies
On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
Bitfinex Releases White Paper for LEO Token Sale
Bitfinex is forging forward despite its ongoing row with the authorities, and it's looking for investors to support its efforts. Today, May 8, 2019, iFinex, the operator and parent company of the popular cryptocurrency exchange, released a private token sale white paper, putting to rest rumors of its Initial Exchange Offering (IEO). дальше »
2019-5-8 18:33 | |
Recounting The Winklevoss Bros' Legal Battle With Mark Zuckerberg And Their Turn To Crypto
Taking a look at the legal battle between the Winklevoss twins and Mark Zuckerberg, as well as the twins' star turn in the crypto community.
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Bitfinex, Tether Brace for ‘A Reputational Black Eye’ Even If LEO Token Sale Bails Them Out for Now
Bitfinex is in a bit of a spot here, having been flagged by New York’s highest legal official for some (allegedly) pretty dodgy financial practices. Readers are probably already familiar with the backstory that involves the crypto exchange trying to be sneaky and hiding humongous losses worth $850M by conflating corporate and client funds. дальше »
2019-5-7 19:20 | |
CZ starts charity to raise legal fees for people being ‘picked on’ by ‘loser (CSW)’
CZ aka Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, has been known to be in touch with the needs of the crypto community. In his recent tweet, CZ announced the start of a charity which raises fees for people who are being picked on by Craig Wright. дальше »
2019-5-7 17:16 | |
Bitfinex, Attorney General Legal Sparring Continues With New Court Filings
Bitfinex and the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) legal sparring in relation to $850 million in missing funds escalated with another round of court filings this past weekend. дальше »
2019-5-7 01:42 | |
Is Tether Headed For More Trouble?
Skies are falling again, at least if you read crypto media. The latest chapter of the Bitfinex drama has many traders worried, and caused USDT to briefly slip beneath the dollar. Although there’s no question that the legal troubles surrounding iFinex are serious, concerns of a billion-dollar bank run causing a market-wide meltdown may be […] The post Is Tether Headed For More Trouble? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-5-6 23:13 | |
Bitcoin Traders Don’t Give a F**k About Tether’s Black Swan Scandal
By CCN: After New York alleged that industry giant Bitfinex had potentially committed fraud with its handling of the Tether cryptocurrency, one might have expected Bitcoin traders to initiate a mad rush for the exit. дальше »
2019-5-7 23:00 | |
Bcnex Launches ICO to Propel Vietnam’s Crypto Industry via Blockchain Innovation
Vietnam-based Bcnex has officially announced the public launch of its Tokensale, which is the first part of the company’s development of a full-service platform that will represent both a digital asset space and regulated futures exchange. дальше »
2019-5-7 21:42 | |
Millions Upon Millions of People Will Soon Utilize Crypto Assets Without Even Knowing It
In a recent interview with Charlie Moore, the CEO of Rocket Lawyer — a firm that provides its clients with a host of online legal services such as contract creation, attorney assistance etc — he claimed that as blockchain technology continues to evolve and grow with each passing day, its use cases will seep into […] дальше »
2019-5-5 17:43 | |
New York Bitcoin Mining Magnate Accused of Stealing Over 5000 Crypto Miners
By CCN. com: A New York Bitcoin miner hosting company called Northway Mining stands accused of stealing at least 5100 pieces of mining equipment from two companies. Given the scope of the investigation currently underway by the federal government, the damage might be much more significant than this. дальше »
2019-5-4 14:05 | |
How the Legal Battles of Tether (USDT) and Bitfinex Provide Marketing Possibilities
The case of Tether (USDT) and Bitfinex has taken the cryptocurrency community by surprise (or not so). Tether lent Bitfinex almost $1 billion USD to cover up a loss of $850 million arising from trades with Crypto Capital Corp. дальше »
2019-5-3 22:56 | |
TokenSoft Lifts Restrictions on Clients’ Use of Approved Law Firms, Following Guidance by SEC
TokenSoft has historically required that their clients use specific law firms that have already been vetted and approved by the platform. The “legal landscape,” as TokenSoft says, was a complicated place with the blockchain industry, and it was easier to work with law firms that that already had to experience with the crypto industry. However, […] дальше »
2019-5-2 17:25 | |
“Holders Are Not at Risk”: Bitfinex Lawyer Responds to NY Attorney General
Bitfinex and Tether’s legal counsel has written a response to the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) ex parte order, which claims that Bitifinex used Tether’s reserves to cover some $850 million in losses. дальше »
2019-5-1 01:22 | |
Sweden Central Bank Pushes for Clarification of Legal Tender, Set to User in the Bitcoin Crypto Era
According to an article by the Financial Post “cash is almost extinct” in Sweden due to the country’s efforts to become a cashless society. Recently, Sweden’s Central Bank, also known as Riksbank, released a statement requesting clarification on legal tender. дальше »
2019-4-30 18:24 | |
Crypto Day of Reckoning In Sweden? Central Bank Urges Clarification on Legal Tender
The oldest central bank on the planet has called on politicians to define the concept of money legally and its definition may include crypto. In an increasingly cashless society, the Swedish Riksbank is struggling to come to terms with its diminishing responsibilities and is seeking clarification on them as a matter of urgency. дальше »
2019-4-30 02:00 | |
Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
Alt Thirty Six Raises $10 M For Dash- Powered Cannabis Industry
Digital payments and compliance platform Alt Thirty Six is dedicated to banking the rapidly growing $10 billion legal cannabis industry, and replacing their cash with cryptocurrency. According to a recent press release, the startup, which plans to leverage Dash to help the largely-unbanked Cannabis industry, has just secured $10 million in a Series A investment […] The post Alt Thirty Six Raises $10 M For Dash- Powered Cannabis Industry appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-4-26 18:04 | |