Federal Judge Rules Bitcoin Qualifies as Money in Landmark Manhattan Court Decision
The Core Argument A federal judge in Manhattan delivers a ruling that shakes the foundation of cryptocurrency regulation in the
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Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
Devcon2 Regulatory Warnings Put ICO Boom Under SEC Scrutiny as Crypto Fundraising Surges
As Ethereum developers gathered in Shanghai for Devcon2 on September 19, 2016, the conversation extended far beyond technical upgrades and
Treasury Watchdog Slams IRS for Cryptocurrency Tax Blindspot as Global Regulators Circle Digital Assets
The Broad View The cryptocurrency market on June 7, 2016 presents a fascinating tableau of anticipation and momentum. Bitcoin trades
Bitfinex Hack Aftermath Exposes Crypto Exchange Regulation Gaps as Customers Absorb 36% Loss
TL;DR Bitfinex hack in August 2016 results in theft of 119,756 BTC worth approximately $72 million Bitcoin price plunges 20%
DAO Token Delisting Marks Turning Point for Crypto Securities Regulation as Exchange Oversight Tightens
The cryptocurrency space in mid-September 2016 found itself at a regulatory crossroads. Just weeks after the devastating Bitfinex hack that
Global Regulators Close Ranks on Cryptocurrency Oversight After DAO Collapse Sparks Investor Protection Fears
The Ruling September 2016 marks a pivotal moment in the global cryptocurrency regulatory landscape as multiple jurisdictions simultaneously move to
Europol Launches Digital Currency Money Laundering Working Group as Global Regulators Scramble Post-DAO
The Legislative Move In September 2016, the cryptocurrency world finds itself at a regulatory crossroads. Just weeks after the unprecedented
London Startup Announces First Cryptocurrency Index Fund as Digital Assets Enter Traditional Finance
In a move that signaled a new chapter for cryptocurrency’s relationship with traditional finance, a London-based startup announced on September
Gemini Exchange Expands to Canada and UK as Cryptocurrency Goes Mainstream on Television
September 6, 2016 marks a notable day for the cryptocurrency industry as the Gemini exchange announces a major international expansion
Federal Court Rules Bitcoin Is ‘Real Money’ in Landmark Coin.mx Case
A federal judge in the Southern District of New York delivers a ruling that reverberates far beyond the courtroom. In