Law
Bitcoin Just Got a Shoutout in a New US Supreme Court Opinion
That's not something you see every day: an opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court that makes a reference to cryptocurrencies.
Korean Police Allege Coinone's Crypto Margin Trading Is Illegal Gambling
A South Korean police department says execs at crypto exchange Coinone will be charged over claims its margin trading service is illegal gambling.
Russian Court Overturns Cryptocurrency Media Ban
A city-level court in Russia has revoked a ban issued in 2016 that blocked cryptocurrency media site bitcoininfo.ru, among others.
Vermont Governor Signs Bill Clearing Way for Blockchain Companies
Vermont's governor has signed a bill allowing for the creation of so-called "blockchain-based limited liability corporations," public records show.
Korea Seizes Bitcoin Worth $1.4 Million Following Supreme Court Ruling
South Korea's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that cryptocurrencies can be forfeited in criminal cases, allowing the seizure.
The Record-Breaking $152 Million Battle Over the Blockchain Betting Tool Augur
An investor and three founders have been slapped with a private cryptocurrency lawsuit centered on the ethereum decentralized application Augur.
White Shoe to Wild West: Lawyers to Launch Blockchain-Only Law Firm
A former Digital Asset executive and a long-time securities lawyer have started a new law firm that will focus exclusively on blockchain clients.
Code Is Law – But It's Not the Only Law for Blockchains
It's the combination of internal and external rules that ultimately dictates how blockchain-based platforms will operate, says Primavera De Filippi.
After Millions Raised, the SAFT Is Alive But Who Knows How Well
A framework that strives to enable compliant U.S. token sales may have come under fire in the press, but it's still widely used by entrepreneurs.
US Congressman: 'Race to Regulate' Won't Solve Crypto Fraud
While fraud and 'bad actors' are a concern in the crypto industry, US Rep. Patrick McHenry says Congress should not rush to regulate.
