The IRS Comes for Coinbase: Why a John Doe Summons Could Reshape Cryptocurrency Regulation
The Core Argument The United States Internal Revenue Service is preparing what could become the most consequential regulatory action in […]
Regulations
Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
Bitcoin at Faces Regulatory Crossroads as Chinese Capital Flight and US Scrutiny Intensify in Early November 2016
As the United States prepared for a pivotal presidential election in the first week of November 2016, Bitcoin was quietly
Illinois Proposes Major Crypto Regulation Framework Amid Growing Digital Asset Adoption
In late 2016, as cryptocurrencies gained mainstream attention and regulatory scrutiny intensified, the state of Illinois emerged as a potential
China’s Currency Policy Pushes Bitcoin Past $700 as Investors Seek Shelter From Yuan Devaluation
On October 31, 2016, Bitcoin closed the month at $700.97, marking a 14.9% gain for October alone. The rally was
China’s Great Bitcoin Pivot: How Yuan Devaluation Is Forcing a Regulatory Reckoning
The Ruling On October 29, 2016, Bitcoin trades above $700 for the first time in three months, and the catalyst
Global Regulators Turn Up the Heat on Bitcoin as Capital Flight Concerns Mount in Late 2016
The Legislative Move As October 2016 enters its final week, the regulatory spotlight on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies intensifies across multiple
Bitcoin Surges Past $678 as Chinese Capital Flight Intensifies Amid Yuan Devaluation
Bitcoin reaches its highest price level in three months as Chinese investors pour into the cryptocurrency, seeking refuge from a
Yuan Devaluation Pushes Bitcoin Past $650 as Chinese Capital Flight Finds a Digital Exit
On October 25, 2016, Bitcoin trades at $657.59, a price level that would have seemed ambitious just months ago. The
Ethereum Attacker Traced Through Mining Pools After Second Wave of Network DoS Assaults
In late October 2016, the Ethereum network was locked in an extraordinary battle against a sophisticated attacker who had been
Coinbase Redesign Signals Shift From Bitcoin Wallet to Full-Service Digital Asset Broker
On October 19, 2016, Coinbase unveiled a sweeping redesign of its platform, marking one of the most significant strategic pivots