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Moscow, Russia
Markets
Tax
Russia's Central Bank is Writing a New Bitcoin Law
Russia's central bank is preparing new legislation focused on bitcoin and other digital currencies, reports say.
Moscow, Russia
By Stan Higgins
May 31, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
May 31, 2017
TaxRussiaRegulationNewsCentral BankingLegislationLegal
hands jail
Markets
Localbitcoins
9 Years: LocalBitcoins Trader Sentenced in Latest Money Transmission Case
A bitcoin trader on LocalBitcoins has been sentenced to prison terms after being convicted of running an unlicensed money transmission business.
hands jail
By Stan Higgins
May 30, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2017
LocalBitcoinsRegulationNewsfederal investigationLegalus-canada
bitcoin, world
Markets
Investors-2
How, When and Where Will Regulators Accept Bitcoin ETFs?
Will we see a bitcoin ETF anytime soon? Analysts remark on the global landscape and future outlook for exchange-listed cryptocurrency products.
bitcoin, world
By Drew Pierson
May 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2017
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justice
Markets
Lawsuit
LocalBitcoins Trader Pleads Guilty to Money Transmitter Charge
A Michigan LocalBitcoins trader plead guilty last week to operating an unlicensed money services business.
justice
By Stan Higgins
May 25, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
May 25, 2017
LawsuitLocalBitcoinsRegulationNewsLegalus-canada
legal, panel
Markets
Law
Consensus 2017: Advice From a Lawyer to ICOs: 'Don’t Be Stupid'
The legality of the ICO as a funding vehicle was discussed on day three of CoinDesk's annual Consensus event.
legal, panel
By Alyssa Hertig
May 25, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 25, 2017
LawRegulationinvestmentsICOsinitial coin offeringsLegalFeatures
tokens
Markets
Compliance
Consensus 2017: The Legality of ICOs – Past and Future
Afternoon panel sessions at day one of Consensus 2017 showcased a variety of positions on the emerging phenomenon of token sales.
tokens
By Morgen Peck
May 23, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 23, 2017
ComplianceRegulationinvestmentsICOsinitial coin offeringsLegalTechnology NewsMarkets News
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Finance
Bitcoin
Banks Offering Cryptocurrency Services? A New Reality Is Arriving
Skandiabanken customers can now link bitcoin holdings to bank accounts, a signal cryptocurrency is finding its place in the broader fintech arena.
shutterstock_161311997
By Noelle Acheson
May 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 22, 2017
BitcoinBankingRegulationFintechSkandiabankenLegaluse-cases-verticalsbusiness news
court, tech, law
Markets
Coin center
Securities Laws Aren't the Only Rules Token Sales Have to Consider
While much of the concern over token sales has fallen on securities laws – there's another set of regulations that could be equally impactful.
court, tech, law
By Peter Van Valkenburgh
May 20, 2017 at 9:55 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2017
Coin CenterRegulationLegalFeaturesbusiness news
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Tech
Crime
The World Is Watching: Can WannaCry's Creators Cash Out Their Bitcoin Ransom?
Bitcoins amassed by those behind the huge malware attack are being watched by the authorities. Can they retrieve the funds and not get caught?
shutterstock_552746107
By Amy Castor
May 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
May 18, 2017
CrimeMoney LaunderingRansomwareBitcoinTumblingLegalTechnology News
CFTC, US
Finance
Cftc
CFTC 2.0: US Regulator Unveils Plan to Step Up Blockchain R&D
The CFTC is stepping up action on fintech, a strategy that includes a new plan of action for its work on distributed ledger tech.
CFTC, US
By Pete Rizzo
May 17, 2017 at 7:32 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2017
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