2025-2-13 20:49 |
Hester Peirce is on a mission to clean up the SEC’s crypto mess. But as her task force takes action, legal experts warn the real fight will be in the courts. A new era of crypto regulations For years, the… origin »
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The incident highlights the complexities and potential legal challenges of using high-profile branding in the rapidly evolving crypto space. The post Eric Trump threatens legal action over unauthorized Trump-branded crypto wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2025-6-10 10:50 | |
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Recent legal rulings in favor of Grayscale Investments and Ripple, coupled with the looming potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, are creating ripples in the crypto space, hinting at an imminent bull run and a new era of crypto acceptance in the mainstream financial landscape.
2023-10-13 23:30 | |
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A European Parliament-commissioned study proposes all crypto assets be treated as securities by default and calls for decentralized finance (DeFi) organizations to receive legal status.
2023-6-2 20:53 | |
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Cryptocurrency is looking at green candles… and green markets, today. Alt Thirty-Six, an Arizona-based startup, is soon to complete integration of a Dash-based payment system that may free the legal cannabis industry from the straitjacket of federal regulations.
2018-8-29 01:41 | |
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We start this analysis with an unusual positive: cryptocurrency regulation in Australia is moving in the right direction, and the latest legislative developments regarding cryptocurrencies should be welcomed by the general public as a step in the right direction.
2018-8-27 03:26 | |
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In two days, we have seen three significant news pieces out of China that all point towards an all out ban on cryptocurrencies from Chinese authorities. As it stands in China, some aspects of crypto are banned and others are totally legal, however it seems that new regulations are coming into force by the day, regulations that are going to put an awful lot of pressure on the crypto community within China.
2018-8-23 17:30 | |
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Singapore, unlike its regional neighbours, has been friendlier with crypto currencies. Crypto trading and exchanges in Singapore are legal and the latter require no registration. It is possibly because of this friendliness that the country has not shied away from developing revolutionary blockchain-based projects.
2018-8-22 09:15 | |
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ECoinmerce, a DAO e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of the Crypto Community Watch program, in partnership with a consortium of crypto industry organizations including ICO Alert, GZH, Step VC and NewEconomies.
2018-8-21 19:07 | |
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Following the statement by Saudi Arabia declaring cryptocurrency illegal, the largest crypto exchange in the Middle East and North Africa is working with regulators across the region to develop crypto regulations.
2018-8-20 16:10 | |
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It was in 2015 that the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) first put its foot down on the unregistered bitcoin options trading platform Coinflip Inc. This event stirred up many debates in the crypto community about the legal nature of bitcoin and other virtual currencies, as well as CFTCs jurisdictional scope in the crypto […] The post CFTC And Its Jurisdiction Over Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2018-8-19 22:52 | |
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Asset diversification has long been touted as a critical strategy for wealth building. This method of portfolio management, which traditionally involves a mix of stocks, fixed assets and commodities allows for maximum return at the least amount of risk — an important element for retirement savings.
2018-8-18 22:30 | |
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Falling crypto prices have been blamed for a growing number of crypto-related legal disputes in China. Unclear regulations and unofficial restrictions are making it harder for courts to resolve these cases.
2018-8-17 06:05 | |
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BX3 Capital, a firm offering consulting services to businesses establishing themselves in the blockchain market, today announced the onboarding of the first-to-market, BlockDrop technology as a legal tool.
2018-8-16 17:49 | |
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Ripple Labs, the team behind Ripple and of course, XRP have made way in their legal battle after reports suggest they have won one of the court cases that is currently forcing Ripple and XRP into a temporary hibernation.
2018-8-15 17:30 | |
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Ripple scored a small victory in its ongoing legal defense when a San Francisco judge ruled against a motion to remand the case of Coffey vs. Ripple Labs to California state courts. However, the company associated with the third-largest cryptocurrency is still knee-deep in a fight which could have deep reverberations through the cryptocurrency space.
2018-8-14 16:41 | |
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Bahamas’ currency intends to expand into digital money. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas established the Bahamian dollar (BSD) as legal tender in 1966, replacing the British Pound Sterling (GPB).
2018-8-14 10:35 | |
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Marvel Characters is not yet sure if it will oppose a cryptocurrency startup playing off the name of the fictional nation Wakanda from Black Panther.
2018-8-14 20:00 | |
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The Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) announced a partnership with the Smart Dubai Initiative to reshape the judicial process through the use of blockchain. The world’s first “Court of Blockchain” has been established to develop a network built on blockchain technology and smart contracts to improve Dubai’s legal system.
2018-8-10 19:30 | |
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Governor John Kasich from the Midwestern state of Ohio signed a bill this week that formally recognizes data recorded on a blockchain and electronic signatures as having legal bearing in a court of law.
2018-8-9 18:25 | |
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Ripple’s legal proceedings have been relatively quiet of late, we can only expect that this is as a result of Ripple’s legal representatives paying heavy attention to PR and to damage control surrounding the XRP security saga.
2018-8-9 16:30 | |
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A legal dispute focusing on the legalities of the Tezos ICO is starting to make some traction in the United States, despite the actual offering being carried out in Crypto Valley, better known as Zug, Switzerland.
2018-8-9 13:00 | |
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Another Swiss private bank has announced in a statement that it’s open to on-board cryptocurrencies. Maerki Baumann private bank in Zurich is open to accepting assets that were generated with cryptocurrencies, “under the condition that strict regulatory and legal requirements are fully complied with,” Managing Director Stephan Zwahlen told news.
2018-8-9 21:06 | |
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Independent DJ Justin Blau (known on stage as 3LAU) didn’t exactly stumble into the cryptocurrency industry — to say so would misrepresent how much thought he’s put into his blockchain-based event network, Our Music Festival (OMF).
2018-8-8 19:23 | |
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Japan has always been a very interesting country when it comes to cryptocurrency and regulation. It is one of the few companies which has made Bitcoin legal tender. The current approach of self-regulating cryptocurrency is still controversial, but the concept continues to gain a lot of traction regardless.
2018-8-8 18:00 | |
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have issued a warning to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investors in the UK with regards to a rogue trading platform that has been established by the name of ‘Fair Oaks Crypto’.
2018-8-8 17:30 | |
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The Dubai government is embracing change by implementing blockchain technology into some of its most vital departments. The latest to begin implementing this technology is an international court based in Dubai.
2018-8-8 08:00 | |
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ConsenSys, the Ethereum production studio based in the U. S. , launched ConsenSys Ventures last year selecting Kavita Gupta to run two funds of $50 million and $100 million.
2018-8-6 17:40 | |
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Renvale Capital Meets to Discuss South Korean Legislation on Cryptocurrencies In order to discuss the latest trends and legislation in cryptocurrencies, Renvale Capital held their Annual Meet the Profession Networking Dinner on July the 30th in South Korea.
2018-8-6 18:47 | |
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When the SEC announced its rejection of the Winklevosses’ latest bitcoin ETF filing, the industry found itself reckoning with a problem on repeat: striving toward the goal of approval, another Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) proposal faced the SEC’s death knell.
2018-8-4 22:49 | |
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When it comes to disruptive technologies, nothing takes the centrestage more than Blockchain. It’s use has been talked about across sectors and industries. There can be no denying that Blockchain has its uses in the financial, governmental, legal, commercial, art and technological fields etc, but it is Blockchain’s social impact that may come to define […] The post The Age of Equality: How Blockchain Helps to Reduce Social and Gender Gaps appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2018-8-3 03:03 | |
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The Philippine SEC (Security and Exchange Commission) approved draft rules for initial coin offerings (ICOs), ABS CBN News reported. This official approval will pave the way for the legal sale of cryptocurrencies in the Philippines.
2018-8-3 21:15 | |
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Modern regulation like GDPR puts increasing stress on rights for privacy and even “absence” in cyberspace. While human rights and concepts of the individual are contested in the world, cyberspace seems to lean toward greater human rights in a uniform, global way.
2018-8-2 15:00 | |
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In line with a vision for a blockchain future, legal authorities within Dubai are now looking into the development of a new blockchain system designed to streamline legal proceedings that reach domestic court level.
2018-8-1 16:00 | |
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Access to personal financial data and the emergence of blockchain technology have been the catalyst for a revolution in the banking sector. At the start of this year, banks within the European Union were ordered by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to grant customers access to their personal data.
2018-7-31 20:42 | |
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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.
2018-7-30 18:38 | |
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The world of cryptocurrency is in a constant state of flux. As a result, the process of sorting through untold amounts of background information and data can be a laborious, time-consuming endeavor.
2018-7-30 16:47 | |
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The most commented-on article during the week covered the latest development of the ongoing legal battle in the Ross Ulbricht case. The crypto working group includes some of TP Icap’s most senior executives.
2018-7-29 14:16 | |
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In this week’s daily editions of Bitcoin in Brief, we reported about Twitter blocking ETH scambots mimicking Elon Musk, a US presidential candidate who accepts crypto donations, the expected arrival of a ‘herd of institutional investors’ and much more.
2018-7-29 12:40 | |
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In this week’s daily editions of Bitcoin in Brief, we reported about Twitter blocking ETH scambots mimicking Elon Musk, a US presidential candidate who accepts crypto donations, the expected arrival of a ‘herd of institutional investors’ and much more.
2018-7-29 12:40 | |
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The SEC’s Decision on the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin ETF Could Be Delayed Until 2019 The crypto community has been buzzing this past week with rumors that the SEC could approve a bitcoin ETF before the end of summer.
2018-7-28 23:50 | |
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Regulation The law commission established by the order of the Indian government has issued a report recognizing cryptocurrency as a means of payment. This is reportedly the first time that a body appointed by the government admitted cryptocurrencies have value and can be used in transactions.
2018-7-27 18:57 | |
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Representative of South Korea FSC Urges Crypto Regulation, As Hacks and Theft Increase South Korea has been both praised for and concerned about when it comes to cryptocurrencies. The former is due to its growing number of crypto exchanges.
2018-7-27 12:56 | |
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The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has today announced enforcement proceedings against crypto mining firm Envion. The regulators believe that the German-Swiss start-up has been operating in breach of national banking laws.
2018-7-27 23:00 | |
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“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized.
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
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Ripple (XRP) once the favorite stallion has recently been more of a dark horse as investors lose interest amidst legal troubles and concerns over XRP’s use cases. The above chart for XRP/USD shows that the price has suffered the most compared to most cryptocurrencies and appears to have reached rock bottom.
2018-7-26 18:00 | |
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As we should all know by now, cryptocurrency in India is taking a bit of a hit. With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ruling against it and the supreme court looking likely to do the same thing, by the end of September cryptocurrency could seriously hit a dead-end in the country.
2018-7-26 16:30 | |
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Cryptocurrencies have found an unlikely ally in their quest to become legalized in India, following intense legal battles between companies, consumers, and the Reserve Bank of India. The recommendation to legalize crypto comes from the law commission of India, as they are a vital part of their case against a blanket ban on sports betting.
2018-7-26 08:00 | |
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For many, the complex nature of crypto investing is an unsolvable enigma. Despite the potential for great returns, many are hesitant to jump in and navigate the complexities and uncertainties inherent in this space.
2018-7-25 17:09 | |
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While some jurisdictions in the world are still sitting on the fence about crypto’s legal status, there are places like Costa Rica that are setting new standards for technology adoption. The small Latin American nation, known for its scenic beaches and perfect Caribbean weather, is now taking steps to let workers receive a part of […] Costa Rican Employees Can Get Their Salaries in Crypto was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News.
2018-7-23 16:59 | |
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A cluster of major US inflation and jobs reports due this week could spike volatility in stocks and crypto, with Fed policy expectations in focus as liquidity drops. A series of U.S. economic data releases scheduled for this week could…
Kraken's parent company made a first step toward an IPO, hoping to follow the path of Circle, Gemini, Bullish, and Figure Technologies
New Hampshire has once again notched the first position among other U.S. states after launching a Bitcoin-backed municipal bond. New Hampshire’s business financing agency, the Business Finance Authority, signed the approval on Nov 17 to authorize a “first of its…
United States authorities have indicted Chicago-based crypto ATM operator Virtual Assets LLC and its founder, Firas Isa, with money laundering charges involving fraud and narcotics proceeds. Isa and his firm operated Crypto Dispensers, a company whose core business involved offering…
The U. S. Senate Banking Committee will vote in December 2025 on comprehensive cryptocurrency market structure legislation, according to committee Chair Tim Scott on a recent television interview on Fox News.
Will the White House proposal give the IRS broader access to offshore crypto data as agencies push for tighter tax oversight? The White House is examining a proposed rule that would give the Internal Revenue Service access to data on…
Treasury yields, Federal Reserve policy, have put pressure on risk assets, including Bitcoin, during the government shutdown. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over, but the crypto markets are still in the red. Just hours after lawmakers finalized…