Law

Mexican Lawmakers Advance Bill to Regulate Bitcoin, Fintech Firms

The upper chamber of Mexico's national legislature has approved a bill that would bring bitcoin exchanges under the oversight of the central bank.

By Stan HigginsDec 6, 2017

A Detroit resident was sentenced Monday to 366 days in jail for operating an unlicensed money services business involving bitcoin.

By Nikhilesh DeDec 5, 2017

Bitfinex has hired white-shoe law firm Steptoe & Johnson and said it may sue a pseudonymous blogger who has accused the bitcoin exchange of fraud.

A former lawyer for the SEC discusses the way forward for ICO regulation, warning that an "assembly line" of actions could be on the way.

By Brady DaleNov 26, 2017

The SEC and the CFTC? A panel of top ICO lawyers discussed pressing legal challenges in the sector on Tuesday.

By Brady DaleNov 25, 2017

SEC Division of Enforcement co-director Stephanie Avakian said the agency's new cyber unit would look at how blockchain technology and ICOs are used.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 27, 2017

From July 2018, Australians will no longer have to pay GST on their cryptocurrency purchases, following the passing of new legislation today.

By Daniel PalmerOct 19, 2017

Australia is moving ahead with plans to pass new regulations for the country's cryptocurrency exchange space.

By Stan HigginsOct 18, 2017

A cryptocurrency bill has been submitted to Ukraine's national legislature, setting the stage for new regulations in the country.

By Stan HigginsOct 12, 2017

One New Yorker's fight against state's BitLicense just had a good day in court, with the judge pushing her final decision to next year.

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