Legal
France Accuses Intelligence Agent of Selling State Secrets for Bitcoin
A French security official was arrested last week on charges of selling state secrets and accepting bitcoin in return, local media sources say.
Michael Arrington's Hedge Fund to Cease Investing in US Crypto Startups
Arrington XRP Capital may stop funding U.S.-based blockchain startups after being subpoenaed repeatedly by the SEC.
Bitcoin Fraudsters Misled Investors and Impersonated Regulators, CFTC Alleges
The CFTC has filed charges against two individuals for allegedly impersonating the regulator in an effort to defraud bitcoin investors.
US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify ICO Regulations
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking SEC chair Jay Clayton to provide clarity on when token sales are classified as securities.
ASX-Listed DigitalX Hit With Legal Action Over ICO Involvement
Shares in the ASX-listed blockchain firm DigitalX slumped Friday after it revealed it is facing a legal claim from investors in an ICO it advised.
Chinese Arbitrator Builds Online Ruling System on a Blockchain
An arbitration committee in China has launched an online ruling system utilizing a distributed network for sharing evidence in legal disputes.
SEC, CFTC Charge Bitcoin Futures Firm 1Broker With Securities Law Violations
The SEC and CFTC are suing bitcoin derivatives trader 1pool and CEO Patrick Brunner for violating federal law with a security swap scheme.
US Lawmakers Move Forward on Crypto Task Force Proposal
The U.S. House of Representatives has reconsidered a proposed federal task force to investigate cryptocurrencies' use in financing acts of terror.
US Judge Sides With CFTC in Fraud Case, Ruling Cryptos Are Commodities
A U.S. judge has sided with the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission in a fraud lawsuit, ruling cryptocurrencies are commodities.
VanEck, SolidX Unfazed By SEC Bitcoin ETF Delay
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently moved to delay their decision over yet another bitcoin exchange traded fund proposal.
