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Crypto Trading Isn't Protected by Law, Shandong Province High Court Says

The ruling contradicts that of a court in Shanghai last week.

Shandong province capital, Jinan.

Policy

Former CFTC Attorney Ryne Miller Joins FTX.US as General Counsel

Miller served as legal counsel to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, when Gensler was at the CFTC.

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Policy

Crypto Lawyers Andrew Hinkes, Justin Wales Join Fintech Practice at Miami’s K&L Gates

The two are making the jump after a combined 11 years at Carlton Fields, a smaller law firm.

Crypto lawyer Andrew Hinkes

Policy

The Accidental Crypto Lobbyist

Our reporter contacts state lawmakers for clarification and ends up inadvertently reshaping a bill.

West Virginia legislature

Markets

Mark Cuban-Backed Nifty's Hires Law Pro as IP Questions Dog NFT Market

As chief legal officer, Olta Andoni will be navigating uncharted waters, given the novel and complex issues posed by NFTs.

Olta Andoni, chief legal officer at Nifty's

Videos

Virginia Governor Signs Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law

Virginia is the second state in the U.S. to pass a comprehensive data privacy law. “The Hash” panel discusses the roles of states, the federal government and big tech companies with regard to protecting consumer data.

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Markets

India's Securities Regulator Wants IPO Promoters to Sell Crypto Holdings: Report

The reported move comes as India is moving towards a potential ban on non-governmental cryptocurrencies.

U. K. Sinha, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Markets

Serbian Man Extradited to US After Being Indicted in $70M Crypto Fraud

The scheme allegedly included offering bitcoin at “half market price.”

Austin, Texas

Finance

Fine Wines Become First Tokenized Securities Under New Swiss Blockchain Law

In effect from today, Switzerland's new blockchain law allows Sygnum to freely issue tokenized assets, starting with investable wines.

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Policy

Former UK Cybersecurity Chief Says Laws Are Needed to Stop Ransomware Payouts

“People are paying bitcoin to criminals and claiming back cash” via insurance claims, Ciaran Martin said.

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