Law

Most Cryptos Aren't Commodities, Defendants Claim in CFTC Case

Defendants from My Big Coin Pay, which is being sued by the CFTC for fraud, argue that the agency lacks jurisdiction over the case.

Two crypto exchanges in Japan are reportedly set to close amid growing regulatory scrutiny from regulators in the wake of a $500 million theft.

By Stan HigginsMar 28, 2018

Arizona House Bill 2602, which would protect blockchain node operators from local regulations, was approved by two Senate committees.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 19, 2018

The Tennessee Senate Ways and Means Committee has voted to advance a bill banning public retirement trusts from investing in cryptocurrencies.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 9, 2018

Three U.S. states – Illinois, Arizona and Georgia – are now actively considering bills to allow tax payments made in cryptocurrency.

By Stan HigginsMar 6, 2018

Mexico is now just one step away from passing a law that will regulate fintech including cryptocurrencies in the country.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 2, 2018

A cryptocurrency brokerage based in Israel won't have its bank account closed – for now – thanks to an intervention by the Supreme Court.

By Stan HigginsFeb 27, 2018

Two state senators in Georgia have proposed a new bill that would allow citizens to pay their tax obligations in bitcoin.

By Stan HigginsFeb 23, 2018

Distributed ledger software provider R3 has formed a blockchain education group designed to prepare lawyers for large-scale enterprise adoption.

Spain's ruling political party is reportedly drafting legislation that it hopes will help woo cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to the country.

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