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Regulation

The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

U.S. crypto companies were being regulated twice — now regulators say they’ll try to fix it.

3 weeks ago

Legal

Gemini sues Digital Currency Group and CEO Barry Silbert over Genesis Capital insolvency

Cameron Winklevoss alleges that DCG CEO Barry Silbert was the "architect and mastermind" of the "fraud" that he alleges was committed by DCG and Genesis Capital.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Kraken’s Jesse Powell under federal investigation but exchange remains uninvolved

Powell is currently involved in a civil dispute with the Verge Center for the Arts, a non-profit art gallery.

3 years ago

Legal

Twitter says Threads stole its IP, sends legal threat to Facebook parent Meta

Twitter told Meta to cease and desist, adding that it could take legal action if necessary.

3 years ago

Regulation

Landmark Senate hearing set for July to address blockchain, digital privacy in Massachusetts

Three key bills have been rescheduled for single hearing on July 13 to address blockchain, digital privacy, and the digital innovation within government.

3 years ago

Exchanges

CFTC to find Celsius and Former CEO Mashinsky violated US rules, Bloomberg reports

Celsius legal tangles and financial strategies unfold amid ongoing investigation

3 years ago

Legal

Court decision on Grayscale v. SEC lawsuit could prove crucial for spot Bitcoin ETF applicants

Grayscale expects that the ruling on its lawsuit challenging the SEC's rejection of spot Bitcoin ETF application to come in by fall this year.

3 years ago

Taxes

Kraken says it fought IRS to protect clients against identity theft, other potential harms

The exchange has been compelled to provide identifying information on certain clients but the court conceded that they tax agency overreached in some requests.

3 years ago

NFTs

Op-ed: NFTs fueling copyright confusion

Exploring the tangled intersection of NFTs and copyright law, this article highlights the misconceptions surrounding ownership and copyright, international complexities, and the potential of new licensing solutions.

3 years ago

Kraken ordered to provide IRS with user data

Legal 3 years ago

Judge brings forward pretrial conference in SEC vs. Coinbase litigation case

Legal 3 years ago

Tax experts challenge HMRC’s proposed tax framework as ‘Not fit for purpose’

Taxes 3 years ago

Blockchain Association calls for Gensler’s recusal from crypto enforcement decisions

Regulation 3 years ago

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Legal News

The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

Gemini sues Digital Currency Group and CEO Barry Silbert over Genesis Capital insolvency

Kraken’s Jesse Powell under federal investigation but exchange remains uninvolved

Twitter says Threads stole its IP, sends legal threat to Facebook parent Meta

Landmark Senate hearing set for July to address blockchain, digital privacy in Massachusetts

CFTC to find Celsius and Former CEO Mashinsky violated US rules, Bloomberg reports

Court decision on Grayscale v. SEC lawsuit could prove crucial for spot Bitcoin ETF applicants

Kraken says it fought IRS to protect clients against identity theft, other potential harms

Op-ed: NFTs fueling copyright confusion

Kraken ordered to provide IRS with user data

Judge brings forward pretrial conference in SEC vs. Coinbase litigation case

Tax experts challenge HMRC’s proposed tax framework as ‘Not fit for purpose’

Blockchain Association calls for Gensler’s recusal from crypto enforcement decisions