Law

Austria's Financial Regulator Warns Onecoin Operating Without License

Yet another national financial regulator is pursuing action against onecoin, an alleged cryptocurrency investment scheme.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 12, 2017

The Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius is seeking to turn itself into an incubator for Asia and Africa's blockchain expansion.

By Aaron StanleyJul 10, 2017

A controversial intelligence law passed by the UK last year could drive increased digital currency use according to a new report.

By Stan HigginsJul 5, 2017

Attorney Katherine Cooper looks at work ongoing to standardize virtual currency law in the US, and the issues that stand in the way.

A Connecticut resident has pleaded guilty to charges that he stole more than $300,000 in bitcoin as part of a phishing scheme.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 29, 2017

An evaluation of the possible legal risks of a bitcoin protocol change written by startup nChain has been criticised by industry legal experts.

By Pete RizzoJun 28, 2017

Jimmy Nguyen of nChain provides an opinion on possible legal issues with the SegWit scaling proposal should it activate on bitcoin's network.

By Jimmy NguyenJun 27, 2017

A lawyer breaks down the existing legislation that determines whether smart contracts are smart, legally binding or a even contract at all.

Cryptocurrency is being cited by the FBI as a reason it needs to increase its spending in an effort to combat more advanced cybercrime.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 22, 2017

The creators of model digital currency regulation for use by US lawmakers are set to convene to discuss key obstacles this July.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 21, 2017

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