Law
Capital One Adds Veteran Blockchain Lawyer to FinTech Team
Blockchain legal veteran Elijah Alper will join Capital One in September to advise the financial services firm on the subject area.
Cryptsy CEO Denies He Stole From His Own Exchange
Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon has hit back at allegations he mishandled funds during his tenure as an executive at the exchange.
Cryptsy CEO Stole Millions From Exchange, Court Receiver Alleges
Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon may have stolen as much as $3.3m from the digital currency exchange, according to new court documents.
Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Bitcoin Mining Hardware
An ex-cop in New Jersey indicted last year for trying to sell stolen bitcoin mining equipment has reportedly plead guilty.
Questions Abound as Bitfinex Issues Digital Assets to Customers
Digital currency exchange Bitfinex has issued its own digital token in an unusual attempt to off-set about $66m worth of bitcoin stolen.
With Socialized Loss Proposal, Bitfinex Enters Uncharted Waters
The Bitfinex hack appears to be forcing the exchange to consider unconventional measures as part of a bid to relaunch.
Barclays Collaboration Sets Forth Vision for Smart Contracts Future
Barclays exec Lee Braine discusses a new position paper he believes has codified his bank's view on smart contracts tech.
Why Florida's Bitcoin Ruling Could Lead to Legislative Action
Legal expert Andrew Hinkes looks at the potential impact of a Florida court's decision to rule that bitcoin isn't money.
Bitcoin Sale Ends With Knifepoint Robbery in Florida
A Florida man was reportedly robbed at knifepoint during a sale of $28,000 in bitcoin this week.
Why Florida's 'Bitcoin Isn't Money' Ruling Could Have Limited Impact
In this opinion piece, legal expert Stephen Palley argues a recent court decision that found bitcoin isn't money is unlikely to set precedent.
