Law

In Rejecting Bitcoin as Money, Florida Court Sets Likely Precedent

A Miami judge has dismissed charges against a Florida-based bitcoin seller after he was indicted on money transmission and money laundering charges.

By Stan HigginsJul 25, 2016

The first federal securities fraud case involving a bitcoin investment scheme has ended with an 18-month jail sentence.

By Pete RizzoJul 21, 2016

A US law firm has filed a petition that argues the CFTC needs to provide clarity on the definition of "delivery" as it pertains to blockchain.

By Pete RizzoJul 20, 2016

Could the individual or individuals behind yesterday's hacking of The DAO be criminally or civilly liable?

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the customers of defunct crypto startup GAW Miners, naming its CEO and a longtime investor as defendants.

By Stan HigginsJun 16, 2016

A player for the Dallas Cowboys has alleged that his former business manager squandered his money on a $3m bitcoin mine.

By Stan HigginsJun 10, 2016

A class action lawsuit filed against troubled bitcoin startup KnCMiner is proceeding in spite of a recent setbacks.

By Pete RizzoJun 6, 2016

Andreas Antonopoulos takes aim at local governments with new plans for an Ethereum-based system that could be recognized across borders.

A legal fight between bitcoin payment processor BitPay and a major insurance company has ended, court documents reveal.

By Stan HigginsMay 24, 2016

A bill that would ban so-called money surrogates such as bitcoin in Russia has an uncertain future.

By Stan HigginsMay 19, 2016

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