Legal

Square Books Small Profit for First Quarter of Bitcoin Sales
Square made $34.1 million in Q1 revenue through bitcoin sales, according to an SEC filing.

Bitcoin Futures Trading Questioned By Chinese National Media
China National Radio, a high-level mouthpiece of the government, has claimed OKEx illegally offered bitcoin futures and OTC trading.

Coinbase Discloses Corporate Data In Response to NY Crypto Inquiry
Coinbase's chief legal and risk officer "applauds" the Attorney General's inquiry into cryptocurrency exchanges' practices.

Judge Rules Against Alibaba in Crypto Trademark Case
A U.S. district judge ruled against Alibaba in its trademark lawsuit against crypto startup Alibabacoin.

US Lawmakers to Hear Case for Blockchain Supply Chain
Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are set to hold a hearing on blockchain tech next week.

Australia's Securities Watchdog Moves to Halt 'Deceptive' ICOs
Yet another global regulator is speaking out about its attempts to fight fraud in the ICO market. This time, it's Australia taking the lead.

FTC to Host Consumer Protection Workshop on Cryptocurrency Scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is planning to host a workshop on cryptocurrency scams and fraud in June.

Japanese Regulator Sees Boost In Cryptocurrency Queries
Last year, Japanese consumers were asking more questions than ever about cryptocurrency trading and ICOs, new data reveals.

Binance, Bermuda Ink $15 Million Crypto Investment Agreement
Bermuda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Binance to develop a global compliance center in the British Overseas Territory.

Prosecutors Charge 'Discount Bitcoin Bandits' With Robbery
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged the "Discount Bitcoin Bandits" with robbery, child abuse and grand theft counts.

