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Tezos Founders Sued for Securities Fraud in Potential Class Action

A lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in California against the founders and promoters of the controversial Tezos blockchain project.

Par Stan Higgins3 nov. 2017

New charges have been filed against a New York businessman accused in September of defrauding investors through two initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Par Stan Higgins2 nov. 2017

Celebrities who endorse initial coin offerings may be in violation of the law, the SEC said today.

Par Stan Higgins1 nov. 2017

New Zealand's chief financial regulator has published new guidelines for local initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Par Brady Dale1 nov. 2017

E-commerce giant Amazon has registered three cryptocurrency-related web domains, online records show.

Par Stan Higgins1 nov. 2017

The SEC is suing a Philadelphia day trader for alleged fraud, claiming the individual used bitcoin to hide the profits they generated.

Par Nikhilesh De31 oct. 2017

The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a statement banning the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in payments from Jan. 1, 2018.

Par Daniel Palmer31 oct. 2017

Cryptocurrencies don't pose "any pressing regulatory issues" for the Australian central bank's policies for payments.

Par Wolfie Zhao30 oct. 2017

The central bank of Lebanon is talking openly about digital currency – but it's making clear that bitcoin isn't welcome in the discussion.

Par Brady Dale27 oct. 2017

The British Treasury has stated in a report that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin pose "low risk" for terrorist financing and money laundering.