Law
'Innocent' Silk Road Seller Will Sue to Stop Sale of Seized Bitcoins
A Silk Road merchant says he will hire a lawyer to try to stop the sale of his bitcoins.
BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem Arrested in Silk Road Bitcoin Bust
Charges have been filed against exchange owner Charlie Shrem for allegedly selling $1m in bitcoins to Silk Road users.
Italian Amendment Would Treat Bitcoin Like Cash
The amendment would track bitcoin transactions exceeding €1,000 to abide by the nation’s anti-money laundering laws.
High-Profile Dutch Lawyer Welcomes Bitcoin Payments
One of the Netherlands’ most high-profile criminal defence lawyers now accepts bitcoin for all his legal fees.
Canadian Provincial Bitcoin Law: It's All About Protecting the Consumer
Lawyer Matt Burgoyne uncovers the provincial legislation and accompanying regulations pertaining to bitcoin companies operating in Canada.
London Man Attempts to Trademark Bitcoin
A man from Leyton, East London is attempting to trademark the word “Bitcoin” in the United Kingdom.
Bitcoin Law: Compliance and Avoidance Strategies
Bitcoin lawyer Marco Santori takes an in-depth look at compliance and avoidance strategies for bitcoin businesses in the US.
Swiss Lawmakers Propose Treating Bitcoin as Foreign Currency
The Swiss Parliament is considering a postulate that asks for bitcoin to be treated as any other foreign currency.
Are India's Regulators Poised to Clamp Down on Bitcoin?
Indian authorities are allegedly preparing a public advisory to warn against the risks of emerging digital currencies.
CoinDesk Investigates: Can Divorcees Hide Assets in Bitcoins?
Could a divorcee hide their assets by squirrelling them away in bitcoin? CoinDesk asked some lawyers.
