Law
In Search of the Ideal Bitcoin Jurisdiction
A global jurisdictional hub for bitcoin would experience an influx of new capital and businesses, and experience rapid growth.
Mt. Gox US Bankruptcy Filing Receives CoinLab Support
The procedural move potentially opens the door for Japanese officials to become more involved in the case.
Missouri Secretary of State Halts Mining Business Over 'Deceptive Tactics'
Secretary Jason Kander has shut down a local bitcoin mining hardware company, citing a number of concerns.
Mt. Gox Revival Plan Hit With Objection from Creditor CoinLab
Mt. Gox creditor CoinLab is calling for a process to handle competing bids for the defunct exchange.
HashFast is Just One Hearing Away From Involuntary Bankruptcy
An emergency hearing in a San Francisco court today could force the miner manufacturer into involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Canadian Lawyer Plans World's First Book on Bitcoin Law
Financial crime lawyer Christine Duhaime is planning to write the world’s first law book covering digital currencies.
Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Political Contributions and Troublesome Banks
Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.
Dutch Court Declares Bitcoin Isn't Money in Civil Trial
The judgement stemmed from a lawsuit over 1,760 BTC that was never delivered to the buyer.
Do Patent Filings from eBay and Western Union Pose a Threat to Bitcoin?
Big-name companies are attempting to own concepts pertaining to digital currencies. How worried should we be?
Paying Workers in Bitcoin May Be Illegal Under Swiss Law
A report suggests that employers in Switzerland cannot legally pay workers in digital currency.
