Law
Judge Dismisses Mt Gox Class Action Lawsuit in Canada
An effort to bring a class action lawsuit against defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox has been dismissed in Canada.
Mystery of Cryptsy's Collapse Grows as CEO's Whereabouts Unknown
New details have emerged in the ongoing class action suit against the now-defunct digital currency exchange Cryptsy.
Private Digital Currency Founder Jailed for 20 Years
The founder of Liberty Reserve, a private digital currency system that was a predecessor of bitcoin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
BNP Paribas Works With Blockchain Startup to Open Source Law
This blockchian startup is helping BNP Paribas build a foundation for open source law.
Unlicensed Bitcoin Exchange Operators Plead Guilty in Louisiana
A Louisiana man and his son have plead guilty to running an unlicensed bitcoin exchange, the US Department of Justice said today.
How Close Are Smart Contracts to Impacting Real-World Law?
How close are smart contracts to impacting law? Blockchain legal expert Josh Stark explores in this opinion piece.
How to Sue A Decentralized Autonomous Organization
In this opinion piece, Stephen D Palley discusses the potential legal liabilities facing those who run distributed autonomous organizations.
US Judge Rules Mt Gox Class Action Can Continue Against Mizuho Bank
A judge has rejected a claim by Mizuho Bank that a class action lawsuit related to its involvement in the collapse of Mt Gox should move to Japan.
New York Bitcoin User Charged With Unlawful Money Transmission
A New York man has been charged with operating an unlawful money transmitting business in connection the sale of bitcoins.
Court Documents Show Cryptsy CEO Predicted Exchange Would Fail
Court documents suggest that the controversial digital currency exchange Cryptsy was expected to fail weeks before it announced its insolvency.
