Law
US Nuclear Engineer, Wife Charged Over Sale of Naval Secrets for Crypto
The pair had received $100,000 in monero before they were arrested by the FBI and NCIS, according to the criminal complaint.
Kentucky Issues Cease-and-Desist Order Against Celsius Network
The state is the fourth to take legal action against the crypto lender.
Crypto Lobbying Group Warns of Another Tax Provision in Senate Infrastructure Bill
A new report from the Proof of Stake Alliance calls attention to a little-debated tax provision that would require some peer-to-peer crypto transactions to be reported to the government.
Panamanian Congressman Presents Bill to Regulate Crypto
Gabriel Silva drafted legislation proposing the use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment for civil and commercial operations.
Crypto Trading Isn't Protected by Law, Shandong Province High Court Says
The ruling contradicts that of a court in Shanghai last week.
Former CFTC Attorney Ryne Miller Joins FTX.US as General Counsel
Miller served as legal counsel to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, when Gensler was at the CFTC.
Crypto Lawyers Andrew Hinkes, Justin Wales Join Fintech Practice at Miami’s K&L Gates
The two are making the jump after a combined 11 years at Carlton Fields, a smaller law firm.
The Accidental Crypto Lobbyist
Our reporter contacts state lawmakers for clarification and ends up inadvertently reshaping a bill.
Mark Cuban-Backed Nifty's Hires Law Pro as IP Questions Dog NFT Market
As chief legal officer, Olta Andoni will be navigating uncharted waters, given the novel and complex issues posed by NFTs.
Virginia Governor Signs Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law
Virginia is the second state in the U.S. to pass a comprehensive data privacy law. “The Hash” panel discusses the roles of states, the federal government and big tech companies with regard to protecting consumer data.
