Legal
Victims Sue AT&T, T-Mobile Over 'SIM Swap' Crypto Hacks
A cryptocurrency-focused law firm in the U.S. says it has filed lawsuits against AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of victims of "SIM swapping" hacks.
Judge Lifts Order to Freeze Charlie Shrem's Assets in Winklevoss Case
A federal judge lifted a $30 million attachment order against Charlie Shrem Thursday, though the case will proceed to a jury trial next year.
Expect the SEC to Target More Token Exchanges After EtherDelta
The SEC's settlement with the founder of EtherDelta is likely the first of many enforcement actions to come against crypto token exchanges.
SEC Charges EtherDelta Founder Over 'Unregistered Securities Exchange'
The SEC has charged Zachary Coburn, founder of EtherDelta, with running an unregistered national securities exchange.
Law Firm Perkins Coie Taps CFTC Veteran for Blockchain Practice
Perkins Coie continues to grow its blockchain practice with the addition of a former counsel for the CFTC.
CFTC Chair Says Distributed Ledger Tech Can Aid Market Watchdogs
CFTC chair Christopher Giancarlo explained how DLT can be used to help the agency more efficiently regulate markets during a speech Wednesday.
US Election Sees Crypto-Friendly Politicians Win Governor Races
The U.S. now has four governors who are friendly to, if not outright proponents of, blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
Hackers Breach Popular Web Analytics Site to Target Crypto Exchange
Cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io was apparently the target of hackers who compromised a widely used web analytics platform.
Texas Regulators Enter Emergency Stop Against Crypto Mining Firm
The Texas State Securities Board issued an emergency cease-and-desist against a company it claims committed fraud in offering crypto mining contracts.
Charlie Shrem Says He Never Owned Bitcoin Claimed Stolen By Winklevosses
In a new court filing, Charlie Shrem denies claims that he stole 5,000 bitcoin from Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
