Law

Illinois Has Been Quietly Considering Bitcoin for Tax Payments

Three U.S. states – Illinois, Arizona and Georgia – are now actively considering bills to allow tax payments made in cryptocurrency.

By Stan HigginsMar 6, 2018

Mexico is now just one step away from passing a law that will regulate fintech including cryptocurrencies in the country.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 2, 2018

A cryptocurrency brokerage based in Israel won't have its bank account closed – for now – thanks to an intervention by the Supreme Court.

By Stan HigginsFeb 27, 2018

Two state senators in Georgia have proposed a new bill that would allow citizens to pay their tax obligations in bitcoin.

By Stan HigginsFeb 23, 2018

Distributed ledger software provider R3 has formed a blockchain education group designed to prepare lawyers for large-scale enterprise adoption.

Spain's ruling political party is reportedly drafting legislation that it hopes will help woo cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to the country.

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will oversee a hearing on blockchain applications on Valentine's Day.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 13, 2018

CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

Venezuela's plan to launch a cryptocurrency came under fire from U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday in a hearing that saw discussion on domestic regulation.

Marco Santori is leaving Cooley to become president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, a longtime client and one of the earliest wallet startups.

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