US Labels China a Currency Manipulator as Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $11,500
TL;DR The US Treasury officially designated China as a currency manipulator during the week of August 5, 2019 China allowed […]
IRS Sends 10,000 Warning Letters to Crypto Holders in Unprecedented Tax Enforcement Push
TL;DR The IRS sent warning letters to approximately 10,000 cryptocurrency holders starting in late July 2019 Three letter types —
Global Regulators Close Ranks on Facebook Libra as Congressional Hearings Expose Deep Divisions
The Legislative Move The final week of July 2019 marks a watershed moment in the relationship between cryptocurrency and government
Bitfinex LEO Token Smart Contract Raises Questions About Exchange-Issued Asset Oversight
The Legislative Move On July 5, 2019, crypto research firm Cointelligence published a damning analysis of the Bitfinex LEO token’s
Wave Field Super Community Ponzi Exposes Regulatory Gaps in Crypto Naming Rights
The Legislative Move In early July 2019, the cryptocurrency world watched as a $30 million Ponzi scheme operating under the
SEC vs Kik: How a $100 Million Token Sale Became the Defining Crypto Securities Battle of 2019
The Legislative Move On June 4, 2019, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission filed a landmark lawsuit against Kik
Japan Advances Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework Amid Global Market Shifts
The Legislative Landscape On May 30, 2019, global cryptocurrency markets witnessed significant regulatory developments across major economies. Japan’s House of
Bitcoin Market Surges 60% in May Despite Regulatory Uncertainty, Creates Stark Contrast with Traditional Markets
The Market Conundrum As May 30, 2019 unfolded, Bitcoin emerged as the standout performer in global financial markets, delivering exceptional
Global Crypto Regulation Heats Up: IRS Promises New Tax Guidance While SEC Cracks Down on Fraud
The week of May 20, 2019 will be remembered as one of the most consequential periods for cryptocurrency regulation worldwide.
New York Attorney General Targets Bitfinex and Tether in $850 Million Fraud Investigation
The cryptocurrency world was rocked on April 25, 2019, when New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office