Legal
France Is Close to Issuing a Position on ICOs
France is moving toward formal rules around initial coin offerings, a senior regulator has said.
Russia Blasts Decision to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer
Russia isn't happy that an alleged bitcoin money launderer is being extradited to the US following a court decision in Greece.
Singapore's Central Bank Plans to Regulate Bitcoin Payments
The minister for the Monetary Authority of Singapore has said the institution is working to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency payments.
Malaysia's Central Bank Is Considering a Cryptocurrency Ban
The governor of Malaysia's central bank reportedly revealed plans for a possible cryptocurrency ban when discussing upcoming regulation yesterday.
GAW Miners CEO Held Liable for $9.8 Million Judgment in SEC Case
A US federal judge has signed off on a final judgment against GAW Miners CEO Homero Josh Garza.
China State News Calls for 'Iron Fist' Regulation of Bitcoin Exchanges
China's Xinhua News Agency has defended regulators' recent decision to outlaw token sales and the exchange closures that followed.
Europol Warns Zcash, Monero and Ether Playing Growing Role in Cybercrime
Europol has for the first time released a cybercrime report examining the growing popularity of zcash, monero and ethereum on the darknet.
Appcoin Law Part 2: The SAFT Solution
In the second part of a series on the legal issues for token sales, Marco Santori explains the SAFT Project's protections for issuers and investors.
CFTC Investigating Ether Crash on Coinbase Exchange
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reportedly making enquiries into the June "flash crash" on Coinbase's GDAX trading platform.
PBoC Advisor: 'China Was Right to Ban ICOs'
An advisor to China's central bank argued in a new op-ed that a recent move to crack down on initial coin offerings was the right course to take.
