Law

California Bankruptcy Judge Says Bitcoin is Property, Not Currency

A US district judge has ruled that bitcoins are a kind of intangible property in an ongoing civil case in California.

By Stan HigginsFeb 22, 2016

Baker Marquart partner Brian Klien discusses a recent federal court case and its implications for the bitcoin and blockchain industry.

By Brian KleinFeb 18, 2016

Berger Singerman LLP counsel Andrew Hinkes discusses what's at stake in an upcoming court hearing in the HashFast bitcoin miner bankruptcy case.

By Andrew HinkesFeb 18, 2016

Pillsbury Winthrop blockchain lead Marco Santori rebuffs claims creating new versions of bitcoin's blockchain may create legal issues for developers.

By Marco SantoriFeb 16, 2016

A California bankruptcy court is set to weigh in on when or if bitcoin should be considered a currency in a dispute over a HashFast payment.

By Stan HigginsFeb 9, 2016

Berger Singerman LLP counsel Andrew Hinkes discusses bitcoin's lack of precedent in common law and the problems it may create for users.

By Andrew HinkesFeb 4, 2016

A legislative effort in Pennsylvania to update the state’s definition of money to cover digital currencies was reportedly stalled last year.

By Stan HigginsJan 4, 2016

After an eventful 2015 for bitcoin and the blockchain, what’s in store on the regulatory and enforcement front in 2016?

BuckleySandler LLP counsel Amy Davine Kim recaps how digital currency regulation affected the strategies of bitcoin startups and incumbents in 2015.

By Amy Davine KimDec 28, 2015

Police in Australia have raided the home of Craig Wright, the tech entrepreneur who reports suggest may be behind creation of the bitcoin protocol.

By Pete RizzoDec 9, 2015

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