Legal

Headwinds or Tailwinds? How US Tax Reform Could Impact Bitcoin's Price
Are headwinds or tailwinds for bitcoin's price in store? That depends on Washington's ability to reform corporate tax.

Russia Likely to Mandate Identity Checks for Bitcoin Purchases
Russia’s deputy finance minister said this week that cryptocurrency purchasers will be required to prove their identity under forthcoming regulations.

Bitcoin Experts to Congress: Overseas Exchanges Are Enabling Cybercrime
A hearing at US congressional subcommittee yesterday saw discussion of the role cryptocurrencies play in cybercrime.

US Army Guardsmen Convicted for Bitcoin Credit Card Fraud
Two members of the US Army National Guard have been convicted of running a credit card fraud scheme involving bitcoin.

Libertarian Party Blasts Government Case Against Bitcoin Trader
A notable political party in the US is speaking out against the sentencing of a bitcoin trader.

Chinese Regulators Expected to Release Bitcoin Exchange Rules This Month
China’s central bank is reportedly expected to release new rules for bitcoin exchanges later this month.

China's Banking Regulators Push for Blockchain Securities Rules
The Chinese securities market needs new rules focused on blockchain in order to ward off potential risks, according to a new paper.

Virtual Currency in Washington State: What Changes in July
An overview of upcoming legal changes in Washington state that affect the virtual currency industry.

New Hampshire Governor Signs Bitcoin MSB Exemption Into Law
The governor of New Hampshire has signed a bill into law that exempts digital currency traders from the state's money transmission regulations.

Nevada Becomes First US State to Ban Blockchain Taxes
Nevada has become the first state to ban local governments from taxing blockchain use.

