Legal
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.
CFTC Official Warns Smart Contract Designers Over Predictive Code
Smart contract coders could be held liable for providing predictive "event contracts" on a blockchain, a CFTC commissioner has said.
North Dakota Securities Regulator Issues Cease and Desists Against 3 ICOs
North Dakota's securities watchdog is again taking action against ICO projects it alleges are operating illegally in the state.
CFTC Chair Giancarlo Says Institutional Investors Will Help Crypto 'Mature'
CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo said the cryptocurrency market will mature as institutional investors enter the space.
Crypto Defender Spars With Famed Critic During US Senate Hearing
Peter Van Valkenburgh explained the potential benefits from cryptocurrency and blockchain while Nouriel Roubini called it "the mother of all scams."
Regulators Sue ICO Company That Falsely Claimed SEC Approval
The SEC is suing an ICO organizer and his company, alleging that they claimed the agency had approved its sale.
PBoC Is Seeking Blockchain Talent to Help Build Its Central Bank Crypto
China's central bank is looking to recruit blockchain tech and legal experts as it continues development of a yuan-based digital currency.
'Doctor Doom' vs Crypto: Here's What to Expect in Congress Today
Economist Nouriel Roubini and Coin Center's Peter Van Valkenburgh will testify about crypto and blockchain before a U.S. Senate committee today.
1Broker Says Bitcoin Futures Site Will Start Processing Withdrawals Thursday
Bitcoin futures firm 1Broker, which had its website seized after being charged with violating a number of U.S. federal laws, will reopen withdrawals.
SEC Asks Court to Enforce Subpoena in ICO Inquiry
The SEC is trying to subpoena an investment trust company as part of a probe into alleged fraud involving claims of a $100 million ICO.
