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Landmark Crypto Crime Case Ends With Jail Sentence for GAW CEO
GAW Miners CEO Josh Garza has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to a wire fraud charge.
BitGo Receives Regulatory Approval to Custody Crypto Assets
Crypto security startup BitGo has received approval in the U.S. to act as a qualified custodian for digital assets.
Major Crypto Companies Form DC Lobbying Group
A number of major cryptocurrency firms are forming the Blockchain Association to lobby Washington, D.C. lawmakers on regulations in the space.
US Judge Rules ICO Frauds Fall Under Securities Law
A federal judge has ruled that a criminal case against an alleged ICO fraudster will proceed to trial, saying existing securities laws apply.
R3, Ripple Settle Legal Dispute Over XRP Purchase Option
Blockchain startups Ripple and R3 have resolved a legal battle that saw both firms filing suits in the U.S. over a contract dispute.
US, Canadian Securities Regulators Are Involved in Over 200 Crypto Probes
NASAA announced Tuesday that regulators are running more than 200 active crypto-related investigations.
Crypto Isn't Just Money – It's a Defense Against Discrimination
Financial discrimination shows just how precarious Americans' rights are in practice. Cryptocurrency is the solution — if an imperfect one at present.
Bittrex Partners With Trading Firm on Crypto Securities Offering
U.S.-based crypto exchange Bittrex is partnering with regulated trading platform Rialto to ultimately launch crypto securities trading.
21-Year-Old Trader Prosecuted Over Bitcoin Money Laundering
A cryptocurrency dealer is being prosecuted in the U.S. for allegedly committing 30 counts of money laundering involving bitcoin.
California Judge Orders Accused Hacker to Pay Bail in Crypto
A man has been ordered to pay bail in cryptocurrency while he faces charges of hacking the computer network of a San Francisco game company.
