Legal

Prosecutors File Charges in Alleged $250 Million Crypto Mining Fraud
Authorities in South Korea have reportedly filed suit against a U.S. cryptocurrency mining firm, alleging a multi-million dollar fraud.

Official: Russia to Introduce Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill Next Week
New cryptocurrency laws are expected to be introduced to the Russia's national legislature on Dec. 28.

FINRA: Beware Public Stocks That Tout Cryptocurrency Connection
FINRA, a self-regulatory authority for the financial industry in the U.S., has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency-related stock fraud.

Texas Slaps Bitcoin Investment Firm With Cease-and-Desist
Texas has obtained a cease-and-desist order against an investment firm it says is unlawfully pitching bitcoin mining investment plans in the state.

How Regulators Become Blockchain Innovators
Don't believe the crypto hype? On a large enough scale, no institution is safe from dramatic change, argues Central Bank of Aruba's Ryan Peterson.

Writing the Blockchain Rulebook in 2018
2018 presents a rare opportunity for the blockchain industry to self-regulate, lawyer Josh Garcia argues.

Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Hit With Class Action Lawsuit
A company seeking to create the world's first decentralized hedge fund has been hit with a class action alleging a fraudulent issuance of securities.

Bitcoin No Threat to Financial Stability, Say European Economists
A group of university economists believe bitcoin is no threat to the financial stability, though regulatory oversight needs to be increased.

SEC Suspends Crypto Firm's Stock After Big Price Boost
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended trading of a publicly-listed cryptocurrency firm.

CFTC Launches Online Resources for Bitcoin Investors
The top derivatives regulator in the U.S. has created a new information portal for cryptocurrencies, a move that came just days ahead of a major bitcoin futures launch.

