Legal

Mexican Law Would Give Central Bank Oversight of Cryptocurrency Startups
Mexico's government is close to introducing legislation that would regulate fintech firms, including those that work with cryptocurrencies.

SEC Advisory Committee to Discuss Blockchain's Investor Impact
SEC officials will discuss blockchain at an event in mid-October, according to public records.

Bitcoin 'Double Taxation' Relief Bill Introduced in Australia
Australia has introduced a new bill that, if passed, would end the country's bitcoin "double taxation" issue.

'End of Life Cycle': BIS Report Positions DLT as Needed Banking Update
Distributed ledgers could help update aging central banking systems, says a new report, but issuing cryptocurrencies will be a more complex affair.

Malta Unveils Blockchain Advisory Board as National Strategy Advances
The European nation of Malta is moving to advance its ongoing blockchain strategy with the creation of a new advisory board.

Russian Central Bank Strikes Restrictive Tone on Cryptocurrency
Russia's central bank doesn't want to see cryptocurrencies classified as a form of foreign currency, according to statements from its governor.

Canada Confirms Tokens May Be Securities and Pacific Coin Is the Test
A legal deep dive into how Canada's recent ruling on initial coin offerings could impact the market.

Estonia Wants to ICO, But Is Currency Law a Deal-Breaker?
Rather than issuing warnings or regulations, at least one progressive government is considering whether it can take advantage of ICO technology.

Courting Bitcoin? Nebraska Ethics Board Gives Lawyers OK to Accept
A top legal ethics board in Nebraska has weighed in on the issue of cryptocurrency payments for lawyers.

Yunbi Bitcoin Exchange Latest to Close in China Crackdown
China-based cryptocurrency exchange Yunbi has announced the closure of its trading operations in the midst of a wider crackdown within the country.

