Florida
Florida Files Appeal After Charges Against Bitcoin Seller Dismissed
The state of Florida has appealed a recent court decision that saw a judge rule bitcoin isn't money.
Cryptsy CEO Stole Millions From Exchange, Court Receiver Alleges
Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon may have stolen as much as $3.3m from the digital currency exchange, according to new court documents.
Why Florida's Bitcoin Ruling Could Lead to Legislative Action
Legal expert Andrew Hinkes looks at the potential impact of a Florida court's decision to rule that bitcoin isn't money.
Bitcoin Sale Ends With Knifepoint Robbery in Florida
A Florida man was reportedly robbed at knifepoint during a sale of $28,000 in bitcoin this week.
Judge Orders LocalBitcoins User to Teach Police on Digital Currency
A judge has sentenced Florida LocalBitcoins user Pascal Reid to serves 90 days in jail in a ruling that closes a notable legal case from 2014.
Florida Group Faces Fraud Charges for Alleged Altcoin 'Pump and Dump'
Five individuals have been named in a Florida lawsuit that involves an altcoin pump-and-dump and the fraudulent presale of scrypt mining ASICs.
Florida LocalBitcoins User Loses Bid to Dismiss Money Transmitter Charge
A Florida circuit court judge has issued a ruling suggesting that individual bitcoin sellers can be considered money transmitters under state law.
Sean's Outpost Charity Finances Hit By Drop in Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin charity Sean's Outpost is appealing for funds following financial problems brought on by the low price of bitcoin.
Bitcoin Foundation Urges Court to Dismiss Charge in Florida LocalBitcoins Case
The Bitcoin Foundation has submitted a filing in a Florida case it says will help protect local bitcoin traders.
Lawyers Want Bitcoin Money Laundering Charges Dropped on Technicality
Lawyers representing two Florida men charged with bitcoin-related money laundering want to have the charges dropped on a technicality.
