Legal

SEC Official Defends 'Balanced' ICO Oversight in Congress
A hearing at the House financial services committee saw hostility from some reps, sympathy from others, and a "balanced approach" from the SEC.

Australia's Securities Watchdog Airs Concerns About Overseas ICOs
ASIC is to extend its guidelines on initial coin offerings over concerns about overseas projects targeting local investors.

France Is Cutting the Tax Rate for Retail Crypto Traders
France is about to offer relief to amateur cryptocurrency investors, after a ruling by the country's Council of State.

Binance Exchange Denies Sequoia Allegation of Exclusivity Breach
Crypto exchange Binance has denied an allegation that its founder breached an exclusivity agreement with VC firm Sequoia Capital.

US Congressman: 'Race to Regulate' Won't Solve Crypto Fraud
While fraud and 'bad actors' are a concern in the crypto industry, US Rep. Patrick McHenry says Congress should not rush to regulate.

Bitcoin Miners Arrested for Alleged Power Theft
Allegations of electricity theft have reportedly led to the arrest of bitcoin miners and equipment seizures in two Chinese cities.

#MeToo Movement Turns to Ethereum to Evade Censorship
Inspired by the #metoo movement, students in China are coding messages into the ethereum blockchain to escape Chinese internet censorship.

Sequoia Sues Crypto Exchange Binance After Investment Deal Collapses
The founder of the Binance exchange is facing a lawsuit in Hong Kong over allegations he breached an exclusivity agreement with a big-name investor.

Arizona's Crypto Tax Payments Bill Clears Hurdle
Arizona's revamped cryptocurrency tax bill was approved by a key committee on Monday.

$150K Stolen From MyEtherWallet Users in DNS Server Hijacking
According to MyEtherWallet's CEO, the issue has been resolved.

