Legal
The SEC's Crypto Czar Is Hitting the Road – And She Wants to Meet You
The SEC is visiting cities around the U.S. to meet with crypto startups about token offerings and solicit feedback on existing regulations.
SEC's 'Crypto Mom' Sounds Note of Caution About National Action Plans
Commissioner Hester Peirce offered caveats about nationally coordinated efforts at a D.C. blockchain conference.
A Multibillion-Dollar Cryptocurrency Based on 'Lies': US Arrests Alleged OneCoin Leader
Konstantin Ignatov, one of the heads of the infamous OneCoin pyramid scheme, has been arrested on wire fraud charges.
The Right Way to Do Blockchain Consortiums
Deloitte's Randy Wilson looks at the challenges for blockchain consortia, and offers advice on how to overcome them.
Will Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Pass Legal Muster With the SEC and CFTC?
As stablecoins see greater capital inflows and adoption, regulators will likely take a harder look at their compliance status.
Ripple Scores Minor Victory in US Securities Class Action
A judge has ruled that a class action lawsuit against Ripple must remain in federal court, potentially giving the firm a slight advantage.
Mark Karpeles Fails to Halt US Court Case Over Mt Gox Losses
The former CEO of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has been refused a motion to stay a U.S. court case brought by former investors.
Federal Reserve May Add Bitcoin Crash to Stress Test Scenarios
The U.S. Federal Reserve could soon include a bitcoin market crash as one of the risks to take into account when conducting stress tests.
Bitcoin Has a Florida Problem
Jurisdictions that lack clear guidance or take a hostile view of blockchain and crypto hurt the industry. Florida is doing both.
FBI Seeking Potential Victims of BitConnect to Assist Investigation
The FBI is reaching out to those who invested in the now-worthless BCC token offered by the defunct crypto exchange BitConnect.
