Legal
NYDFS: Why We Rejected Bittrex's Application for a BitLicense
Bittrex is not telling the full story about its BitLicense denial, a New York Department of Financial Services official writes.
Crypto Startups Barred from Indian Central Bank Fintech Sandbox
The Reserve Bank of India is setting up a regulatory sandbox for fintech startups – but crypto projects are excluded.
Winklevoss Capital, Charlie Shrem Settle $26 Million Bitcoin Lawsuit
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have settled their case against Charlie Shrem, whom they previously claimed owed them $26 million worth of bitcoin.
Craig Wright's Fight With a Cartoon Bitcoin Astronaut Cat Explained
It's Satoshi claimant Craig Wright vs the bitcoin community, with accusations of fraud and defamation flying between them.
21 US Lawmakers Urge IRS (Again) to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules
With the U.S. deadline to file taxes days away, 21 lawmakers have again urged the IRS to provide clarity on crypto.
Binance Partners With CipherTrace in Latest Compliance Push
Binance is partnering with the blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace to beef up its anti-money laundering procedures.
China's New Policy Isn't An Automatic Bitcoin Mining Ban – Here's Why
Despite breathless headlines, a recent proposal by China’s economic planners would not automatically ban bitcoin mining.
New York Rejects Bittrex Exchange's BitLicense Application
NYDFS has rejected Bittrex's application for a BitLicense, citing "inadequate" AML compliance among other reasons.
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Exempt Crypto Tokens From US Securities Laws
U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson reintroduced the Token Taxonomy Act Tuesday, seeking to exempt certain cryptocurrencies from securities laws.
Road to Consensus with CFTC Chair Giancarlo – Regulating the Blockchain
CoinDesk's Nolan Bauerle goes one-on-one with the man whose regulatory oversight extends to the commodities and futures markets – including cryptocurrency.
