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Coinbase-Led Group Aims to Help Crypto Firms Avoid Securities Violations
Coinbase, Circle, Genesis and more are developing a ratings system aimed to flag crypto assets that are similar to securities.
Overstock Class Action Claims SEC Blocked Firm's Digital Dividend Lockup
An investor has launched a class action against Overstock and two former execs, claiming securities violations involving the firm's digital dividend.
New Interest in DAOs Prompts Old Question: Are They Legal?
New tools have made DAOs all the rage in the ethereum community. Now one startup is trying to make them work within U.S. legal frameworks.
'No Argument' for Replacing Dollar's Global Role With Crypto: Ex-Fed Official
The ex-official pushed back at a suggestion from the chief of the Bank of England that a Libra-like crypto should replace USD in global markets.
Ripple Avoids Securities Question in Motion to Dismiss XRP Lawsuit
Ripple avoided arguments over whether XRP is a security in its new motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit.
SEC Chair, Commissioners to Talk Crypto at Congress Hearing Next Week
The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook's Libra next week.
Lightning Wallet Zap Launches in-App OTC Desk for Bitcoin Buyers
With new features from Zap, people can now buy bitcoin using the Lightning Network and reduce their reliance on centralized crypto exchanges.
Craig Wright 'in Discussions' to Settle Multi-Billion-Dollar Court Case
Craig Wright, the entrepreneur who controversially claims he is Satoshi Nakamoto, is moving to settle the $10 billion Kleiman court case.
US Sanctions Three Alleged Crypto Hacking Groups From North Korea
The U.S. Treasury mentioned cryptocurrency thefts as one of the reasons for the action against the Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff and Andariel.
Bitwise Taps BNY Mellon as Transfer Agent for Proposed Bitcoin ETF
Bitwise has tapped Bank of New York Mellon to act as the administrator and transfer agent for its proposed bitcoin ETF.
