Law

Blocked Bitcoin Websites Back Online After Court Case Win

A regional Russian court has overturned a decision today that led seven bitcoin websites to be restricted from public access in January.

By Pete RizzoMay 15, 2015

Attorney Jared Marx discusses what cryptocurrency businesses should do when face-to-face with a US government subpoena, interview or search warrant.

FinCEN has fined digital currency startup Ripple Labs as part of its first civil enforcement action against an industry firm.

By Stan HigginsMay 5, 2015

Retail store operator Marc Jacobs has named a website called BitcoinFashion.net in a lawsuit over the unauthorized use of its trademarks.

By Stan HigginsApr 21, 2015

A Mississippi electric utility company has filed suit against GAW Miners for non-payment and breach of contract.

By Stan HigginsApr 9, 2015

Bitcoin Savings & Trust operator Trendon Shavers has plead not guilty to fraud charges in a New York district court.

By Stan HigginsMar 24, 2015

Attorney Jared Marx discusses why securities law is problematic for bitcoin 2.0 companies operating in the US.

A new working paper penned in part by Harvard and MIT professors analyzes how cryptographic tokens fit under US securities law.

By Pete RizzoFeb 10, 2015

Roughly $26,000 in bitcoins and litecoins have been seized as part of an investigation into an alleged software scam.

By Stan HigginsFeb 9, 2015

Law firm Perkins Coie examines why bitcoins might be subject to security interests that reduce their value, and if this can be resolved.

By Perkins CoieJan 29, 2015

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