Legal
SEC Seeks Court Sanction Against PlexCoin ICO Founders
The SEC is taking seeking further action against the founders of the Plexcoin crypto scheme, alleging they are not complying with court orders.
Coinbase Gears Up for Biggest-Ever Expansion of Crypto Asset Listings
Coinbase's new policy will speed the addition of assets to the exchange but may leave users in some places unable to trade coins available elsewhere.
A Major Regulatory Effort Is Brewing to Revive the US ICO Market
More than 80 representatives from a variety of cryptocurrency projects and companies spent four hours calling for clarity around ICOs and tokens.
Wallet Provider Blockchain Sues Crypto Startup Days Before ICO
Blockchain is suing Paymium for launching a token sale under the blockchain.io domain name, claiming the latter is misleading investors.
The US Should Take a 'Leadership' Role on Blockchain, IBM Report Argues
A new report by IBM claims that U.S.-based blockchain developers are looking to the government for leadership on building and deploying the tech.
Crypto Exchange ShapeShift's CEO Says Move to Collect IDs Was 'Proactive'
Cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift's decision to require user ID wasn't forced upon it but was a preemptive step to reduce legal risks, its CEO said.
US Congressman Drafts Bills to Aid Blockchain Development
U.S. Representative Tom Emmer plans to introduce three blockchain-focused bills to Congress in the coming weeks aimed at spurring development.
Reports: Taiwan Police Arrest Cody Wilson Following Assault Charges
News reports claim that Taiwan authorities have arrested Cody Wilson after he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the U.S.
SEC Moves to Make Decision on VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now weighing whether to approve the nation's first bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund.
Brazil Moves to Probe Banks After Crypto Exchanges Denied Services
Brazil's antitrust watchdog is investigating major banks for potentially collaborating to prevent crypto brokerages from gaining banking services.
