Legal

India Supreme Court Seeks Government Opinion on Crypto Within 2 Weeks
The Supreme Court of India has asked the government to give its view on cryptocurrencies, amid fallout from a ruling by the central bank in April.

23-Year-Old Australian Woman Arrested Over Theft of 100,000 XRP
A 23-year-old woman from Sydney, Australia, has been arrested over the alleged theft of XRP worth over $300,000 at the time.

Investors Received False Information About Bitmain Funding Round
The pitch decks stated DST Global and GIC had invested in Bitmain. A disgruntled investor wants to take legal action over those false claims.

Judge Issues Temporary Dismissal in Bitcoin Cash Lawsuit Against Coinbase
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming Coinbase enabled insider trading when listing BCH - but this isn't a clear-cut victory for the exchange.

South Korea's Financial Watchdog Warns Investors Over Crypto Funds
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has warned the public to exercise caution when investing in cryptocurrency funds.

New SEC Commissioner Briefed on Bitcoin ETF in October Meeting
Representatives from VanEck, SolidX and the Cboe have met with the SEC's newest Commissioner, Elad Roisman, to discuss a bitcoin ETF proposal.

Australian Securities Watchdog Halts ICO Seeking to Raise $50 Million
An Australian ICO project planning raise up to $50 million has been halted by the country's securities regulator.

The SEC Is Setting Up a New Division to Talk to ICO Startups
The SEC's new FinHub is being launched with the aim of facilitating interactions with fintech startups, including ICO issuers.

US Marshals to Auction $4.3 Million in Bitcoin Next Month
The U.S. Marshals are set to auction off about 660 bitcoin forfeited in federal criminal, civil and administrative cases, worth about $4.3 million.

New BitConnect Lawsuit Combines Previous Efforts Against Crypto Scam
BitConnect investors hoping to recoup their losses have consolidated all existing lawsuits against the startup into one.

