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GAW Miners SEC Case Set for 2018 Court Date

A notable cryptocurrency case could advance to court as soon as early 2018, according to new filings.

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How to Explore Blockchain

Arno Laeven argues that organisations setting out to explore blockchain with a view to adoption need to manage their expectations.

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Fork Fallout? A Bitcoin Split Could Become a Legal Mess

Should the bitcoin network split into rival chains, those impacted in the fallout may be unable to turn to courts for recourse, lawyers say.

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Bats Exchange is Fighting the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Rejection

In a petition to the SEC, an exchange affiliated with a failed bitcoin investment product is pushing back against a rejection by regulators.

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How the 'Dole Stock Crisis' is Reigniting the Push for Blockchain

A recent issue with Dole's public stock highlights the potential for blockchain in capital markets, proponents say.

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California Lawmakers Consider Barring Bitcoin from Charity Raffles

A lawmaker in California has proposed prohibiting the use of bitcoin and other digital currencies for private raffles.

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Why Blockchain Firms Shouldn't Ignore New EU Cybersecurity Laws

Impending EU laws, although not aimed directly at the blockchain industry, could prove impactful to its practices, says attorney Jacek Czarnecki.

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Arizona’s Proposed Blockchain Gun Tracking Ban Pushes Ahead

An effort to prohibit the tracking of firearms with distributed ledgers has progressed to the state's Senate.

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Bitcoin, Blockchain and Trump: Where Do We Go From Here?

As US President Donald Trump's administration begins to gather momentum, what lies in store for blockchain and bitcoin regulation?

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Trader Sues OKCoin Over Lost Litecoin

A trader based in China's Hunan province is bringing a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin.

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