legal

Africa is the fastest-growing cryptocurrency market among developing economies.
Infrastructural deficit, distrust, etc. mean BTC as legal tender is far-fetched.

Thursday, 26/05/2022 | 11:35 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

News

BitMEX Co-founder Pleads Guilty to US Bank Secrecy Act Violations

The other two founders of BitMEX pled guilty to the same offense in February.
Reed agreed to separately pay a $10 million criminal fine.

Wednesday, 09/03/2022 | 21:22 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Exchanges

Swiss Firm to Provide Funding in a Litigation from Traders against Binance

A group of crypto traders is seeking damages for money lost during a massive outage suffered by the exchange.

Thursday, 19/08/2021 | 18:28 GMT by Felipe Erazo

News

Wanna Start a Crypto Business? Consider Miami, Says Mayor Francis Suarez

Suarez "wants to make sure that there is no city or state that has more favorable laws and regulations.”

Monday, 08/02/2021 | 08:47 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Executive Moves

Ziglu Onboards James Sullivan as Chief Legal Officer

Sullivan brings more than two decades of experience in multinational companies.

Wednesday, 04/11/2020 | 07:27 GMT by Tom Hazan

News

Are the US & the EU Making Moves to Standardize Crypto Regulations?

Two important regulatory developments took place last week in the EU and the US. Here's what you need to know.

Thursday, 24/09/2020 | 10:06 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Executive Moves

Robinhood Expands Legal Team as It Continues Hiring Spree

Christina Lai and Lucas Moskowitz will both serve as VPs and Deputy General Counsels.

Thursday, 20/08/2020 | 05:04 GMT by Celeste Skinner

News

Bitmain Co-Founder Eyes to Regain Control, Wins Partial Legal Battle

The company will appeal over the decision of the bureau.

Thursday, 30/04/2020 | 12:38 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Exclusive: IOTA Co-Founder Responds to Embezzlement Accusations

David Sønstebø answered to co-founder Sergey Ivancheglo's threats of legal action against and accusations of embezzlement.

Monday, 03/02/2020 | 13:18 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

News

Crypto Fund Sues Faegre Baker for Legal Malpractice

SEC issued a cease and desist order against the predecessor of the crypto fund.

Friday, 03/01/2020 | 11:14 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Have the SEC's Telegram & Kik Cases Brought Clarity to Crypto?

The SEC has tackled a number of high-profile ICO cases this year--but is crypto any closer to regulatory clarity?

Thursday, 05/12/2019 | 12:14 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Brokers

AFX Rejects Bad Faith Accusations, After Missing Settlement Deadline

The broker failed to meet the settlement conditions between Esther DuVal, the Chapter 11 trustee.

Wednesday, 16/10/2019 | 07:36 GMT by Celeste Skinner

News

Who's Responsible? On Legal Liability in Decentralized Systems

The cryptocurrency industry is fraught with illicit activity. When it comes to legal liability, who's responsible?

Friday, 02/08/2019 | 04:51 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Regulation

Ventra Demands Lloyds Documents in £80m Case

The investment company claims Lloyds sold its property portfolio for far less than it was worth

Thursday, 04/07/2019 | 08:52 GMT by David Kimberley

Interviews

ICOs and IEOs Beware: STOs Are the Future of Fundraising

Digital Assets Lawyer Ziv Keinan explains the challenges and opportunities of the STO space.

Wednesday, 12/06/2019 | 09:53 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Brokers

AnyOption Shareholders File Lawsuits Against One Another

Shareholders claim that Moshe Hogeg has looted the company.

Friday, 16/11/2018 | 14:15 GMT by David Kimberley

Executive Moves

Coinbase Appoints Brian Brooks as Chief Legal Officer

The addition of Brooks is part of the company’s effort to increase its legal, compliance and government affairs capabilities.

Thursday, 20/09/2018 | 06:15 GMT by Celeste Skinner

Brokers

Exclusive: IronFX Receives Legal Boost as Chinese Claims Dropped

Having all made their complaints on the same day, the unnamed Chinese traders have withdrawn their claims against the broker

Monday, 06/08/2018 | 15:06 GMT by David Kimberley

Education Center

Is BTC Legal? A Global Update On the Laws Around Bitcoin

An in-depth look at how various countries approach the world's most popular digital currency.

Monday, 23/07/2018 | 12:16 GMT by Bogdan Kagan

News

Cryptocurrency – An Industry Undergoing Constant Legal Evolution

The fast pace of the industry is forcing companies, legal professionals and consumers, to think on their feet.

Sunday, 27/05/2018 | 10:32 GMT by Gil Solomon

News

Silk Road Mastermind Appeals Judge's Denial of New Trial

Ross Ulbricht is currently facing a double life sentence without chance of parole.

Wednesday, 21/03/2018 | 07:45 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

News

UK's Treasury Select Committee Launches Inquiry Into Crypto

The inquiry will examine the benefits and risks that crypto poses to individuals and the financial system.

Thursday, 22/02/2018 | 06:51 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

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