Legal

I Underestimated Just How Many Subpoenas I Would Get
The number of subpoenas early crypto companies got from misinformed government agencies was "staggering," says Bloq's Steve Beauregard.

My Bank Account Was Frozen for Bitcoin – And It Only Made Me Love Crypto More
The guy who coined the term "hodl" has a real bitcoin story that only made his interest in the technology stronger.

Facebook Registers Secretive 'Libra' Cryptocurrency Firm in Switzerland
More details emerge about Facebook's secretive crypto firm, Libra.

SEC Negotiations Have Cost Kik $5 Million, Says CEO
Kik's CEO says the company has spent more than $5 million talking to the SEC about whether its kin ICO was an unregistered securities sale.

Congressman Emmer to Reintroduce Tax Bill Focused on Crypto Hard Forks
U.S. Representative Tom Emmer plans to reintroduce a bill that would benefit taxpayers holding cryptos resulting from blockchain hard forks.

Facebook Hires Two of Coinbase's Former Compliance Managers
Facebook has hired two Coinbase vets to work in compliance roles, and at least one is involved in the social network's blockchain effort.

SEC Again Delays Decision on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval
A filing from the SEC Tuesday did not advance one of several bitcoin ETF proposals currently waiting for regulatory sign-off.

Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled Escape Lawsuit Brought By ICO Investors
Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled and two employees of the Centra Tech ICO project have been dismissed from an investor lawsuit by a federal judge.

SEC's Crypto Czar Says Exchanges That List IEOs May Face Legal Risks
Certain initial exchange offerings (IEOs) may be breaking U.S. securities laws, an SEC official said.


