Legal
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.
Wall Street Exec Sued for Role in Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Scheme
Investors in GAW Miners sued Stuart Fraser for his role at the defunct firm following a guilty plea of wire fraud by his longtime partner, Josh Garza.
US Medical Board Group Launches Blockchain Certification Pilot
A national non-profit group for state medical boards is launching a new blockchain pilot focused on digital certifications.
Tezos Founders Sued for Securities Fraud in Potential Class Action
A lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in California against the founders and promoters of the controversial Tezos blockchain project.
US Government Arrests and Charges Alleged ICO Fraudster
New charges have been filed against a New York businessman accused in September of defrauding investors through two initial coin offerings (ICOs).
SEC: Celebrity ICO Endorsements Could Be Illegal
Celebrities who endorse initial coin offerings may be in violation of the law, the SEC said today.
New Zealand Regulator: Cryptocurrencies Are Securities
New Zealand's chief financial regulator has published new guidelines for local initial coin offerings (ICOs).
Amazon Subsidiary Registers Cryptocurrency and Ethereum Domains
E-commerce giant Amazon has registered three cryptocurrency-related web domains, online records show.
SEC Alleges Day Trader Used Bitcoin to Hide Fraud Profits
The SEC is suing a Philadelphia day trader for alleged fraud, claiming the individual used bitcoin to hide the profits they generated.
Vietnam's Central Bank Announces Ban on Bitcoin Payments
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a statement banning the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in payments from Jan. 1, 2018.
