Legal
Enabling or Crippling? The Risks of State-by-State Blockchain Laws
A hodgepodge of state laws intended to sanction blockchain technology could end up making nationwide solutions commercially impracticable.
Bitcoin ATM Installations Draw Warning from Russian Prosecutors
Prosecutors in the Russian state of Tatarstan have issued a warning to a local businessman about two bitcoin ATMs.
The Beginning? Tezos Could Open Doors for ICO Litigation
Class-action litigators in the U.S. appear to be positioning for a potential pop in the hot initial coin offering market.
India's Supreme Court Prods Government on Bitcoin Regulation
The court asked India's central bank and several government agencies to respond to a petition that expressed concern about tax dodges and ransomware.
Tezos Founders Hit With Second Class Action Suit
A second class action lawsuit has been filed against the founders of blockchain startup Tezos, alleging violation of U.S. securities law.
Alleged Bitcoin Launderer Faces Extradition Hearing Next Month
An alleged money laundered tied to the BTC-e bitcoin exchange and wanted by both Russia and the U.S. will attend an extradition hearing next month.
UK Finance Regulator Warns Against Cryptocurrency Derivatives
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority warned against investing in cryptocurrency-based contracts in a post published Tuesday.
Top SEC Accountant Wants Auditor Eyes on Crypto
The SEC's chief accountant is taking distributed ledger technology seriously, exhorting other accountants to do the same.
Chinese Power Provider Denies Bitcoin Mining Ban
A state-owned electric utility in China is rebuffing rumors that bitcoin mining has been deemed illegal by the government.
More Charges Filed Against Trader Who Used Bitcoin to Conceal Fraud
A Philadelphia day trader was formally indicted for money laundering using bitcoin, among other crimes.
