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Ethereum Technology to Thrive as EEA Adds Legal Industry Support

Ethereum Technology to Thrive as EEA Adds Legal Industry Support

AUG 15, 2017 | John Patrick Mullin

EEA welcomes new members to its legal group.

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Is There Such a Thing as a SEC Compliant ICO? Filecoin Thinks So - Raises $52 Mln

Is There Such a Thing as a SEC Compliant ICO? Filecoin Thinks So - Raises $52 Mln

AUG 06, 2017 | Jacob J

The recent SEC ruling that Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) must comply with securities registration laws had resulted in apprehensions that ICOs may dry up in the US. However, Filecoin has raised $52 mln in a pre-ICO sale, which is claimed to be SEC compliant.

 64762   |    5
War on Cash Taskforce Wants to Punish ‘Problem’ Australian Consumers

War on Cash Taskforce Wants to Punish ‘Problem’ Australian Consumers

AUG 03, 2017 | William Suberg

Australia’s war on cash continues with new proposals under consideration to punish consumers who do not have receipts for purchases.

 9927   |    2
Bitcoin Exchange OKPAY Wants To ‘Sue’ GitHub Over “Libelous” BTC-e Claims

Bitcoin Exchange OKPAY Wants To ‘Sue’ GitHub Over “Libelous” BTC-e Claims

AUG 02, 2017 | William Suberg

GitHub is facing a potential legal challenge from OKPAY after suggestions from users its CEO was “working closely” with Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e.

 7092   |    2
If True Value of Cryptocurrency Is Freedom, Why Do We Need to Regulate It?

If True Value of Cryptocurrency Is Freedom, Why Do We Need to Regulate It?

AUG 01, 2017 | Guest Author

Regardless of how you see the future of cryptocurrencies, one thing that needs to be addressed urgently is ensuring compliance with national laws.

 13521   |    14
ICOs with Similar Structure as DAO Need to Be Compliant

ICOs with Similar Structure as DAO Need to Be Compliant

JUL 30, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Some welcome the ruling, while others are still on the fence on how this affects the future of ICOs.

 15059   |    1
Forewarned Is Forearmed: Key Takeaways From SEC DAO Report

Forewarned Is Forearmed: Key Takeaways From SEC DAO Report

JUL 30, 2017 | Jon Buck

Key Takeaways from SEC DAO Report

 6156   |    4
SEC’s Iron Fist: Halliburton Agrees to Pay $29.2 Mln to Settle FCPA Violations

SEC’s Iron Fist: Halliburton Agrees to Pay $29.2 Mln to Settle FCPA Violations

JUL 30, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Wild West in ICOS may just be over soon.

 6387
Washington State Requires Bitcoin Exchanges to Secure Licenses

Washington State Requires Bitcoin Exchanges to Secure Licenses

JUL 28, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Washington State legislators have started the implementation of new regulations covering digital currency exchanges adopted on July 23, 2017.

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SEC Deals Blow To ICOs: DAO Tokens Are Securities, Subject to Securities Laws

SEC Deals Blow To ICOs: DAO Tokens Are Securities, Subject to Securities Laws

JUL 26, 2017 | Jacob J

US Securities and Exchange Commission concludes that ICO tokens may be securities and subject to federal securities laws. It has found that the DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) tokens which were issued were securities.

 9418   |    3
State of Delaware Governor Signs Blockchain Legislation

State of Delaware Governor Signs Blockchain Legislation

JUL 25, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

State of Delaware officially turned Blockchain bill into law which recognizers electronic and Blockchain records for corporations and entities incorporated in the state.

 9191   |    1
Whites-Only Bitcoin-Like Currency To Appear In South Africa

Whites-Only Bitcoin-Like Currency To Appear In South Africa

JUL 17, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

A racially segregated “Whites-Only” bastion in South Africa is looking to turn its own fiat currency into a digital one as cryptocurrencies spread to even the most backward parts.

 12425   |    38
“Appropriately Regulated” Crypto Can Trade on Exchanges: Russian Finance Ministry

“Appropriately Regulated” Crypto Can Trade on Exchanges: Russian Finance Ministry

JUN 26, 2017 | William Suberg

“Appropriately regulated” cryptocurrency trading has had the green light from the deputy of Russia’s finance ministry.

 19061   |    1
Crypto World Has Been Turning Into Ponzi Scheme: Opinion

Crypto World Has Been Turning Into Ponzi Scheme: Opinion

JUN 17, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Cryptocurrency use on the darkweb is beyond anyone’s control.

 51567   |    22
Does Bitcoin Need Government Support For It to Go Mainstream?

Does Bitcoin Need Government Support For It to Go Mainstream?

JUN 17, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Cryptocurrencies, although already having made a strong presence years back since its inception, are making even more rounds in the news the past few weeks.

 7621   |    3
Is There Such a Thing as a SEC Compliant ICO? Filecoin Thinks So - Raises $52 Mln

Is There Such a Thing as a SEC Compliant ICO? Filecoin Thinks So - Raises $52 Mln

AUG 06, 2017 | Jacob J

The recent SEC ruling that Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) must comply with securities registration laws had resulted in apprehensions that ICOs may dry up in the US. However, Filecoin has raised $52 mln in a pre-ICO sale, which is claimed to be SEC compliant.

 64762   |    5
Crypto World Has Been Turning Into Ponzi Scheme: Opinion

Crypto World Has Been Turning Into Ponzi Scheme: Opinion

JUN 17, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Cryptocurrency use on the darkweb is beyond anyone’s control.

 51567   |    22
“Appropriately Regulated” Crypto Can Trade on Exchanges: Russian Finance Ministry

“Appropriately Regulated” Crypto Can Trade on Exchanges: Russian Finance Ministry

JUN 26, 2017 | William Suberg

“Appropriately regulated” cryptocurrency trading has had the green light from the deputy of Russia’s finance ministry.

 19061   |    1
ICOs with Similar Structure as DAO Need to Be Compliant

ICOs with Similar Structure as DAO Need to Be Compliant

JUL 30, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Some welcome the ruling, while others are still on the fence on how this affects the future of ICOs.

 15059   |    1
If True Value of Cryptocurrency Is Freedom, Why Do We Need to Regulate It?

If True Value of Cryptocurrency Is Freedom, Why Do We Need to Regulate It?

AUG 01, 2017 | Guest Author

Regardless of how you see the future of cryptocurrencies, one thing that needs to be addressed urgently is ensuring compliance with national laws.

 13521   |    14
Ethereum Technology to Thrive as EEA Adds Legal Industry Support

Ethereum Technology to Thrive as EEA Adds Legal Industry Support

AUG 15, 2017 | John Patrick Mullin

EEA welcomes new members to its legal group.

 13465   |    2
Whites-Only Bitcoin-Like Currency To Appear In South Africa

Whites-Only Bitcoin-Like Currency To Appear In South Africa

JUL 17, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

A racially segregated “Whites-Only” bastion in South Africa is looking to turn its own fiat currency into a digital one as cryptocurrencies spread to even the most backward parts.

 12425   |    38
War on Cash Taskforce Wants to Punish ‘Problem’ Australian Consumers

War on Cash Taskforce Wants to Punish ‘Problem’ Australian Consumers

AUG 03, 2017 | William Suberg

Australia’s war on cash continues with new proposals under consideration to punish consumers who do not have receipts for purchases.

 9927   |    2
SEC Deals Blow To ICOs: DAO Tokens Are Securities, Subject to Securities Laws

SEC Deals Blow To ICOs: DAO Tokens Are Securities, Subject to Securities Laws

JUL 26, 2017 | Jacob J

US Securities and Exchange Commission concludes that ICO tokens may be securities and subject to federal securities laws. It has found that the DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) tokens which were issued were securities.

 9418   |    3
State of Delaware Governor Signs Blockchain Legislation

State of Delaware Governor Signs Blockchain Legislation

JUL 25, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

State of Delaware officially turned Blockchain bill into law which recognizers electronic and Blockchain records for corporations and entities incorporated in the state.

 9191   |    1
Does Bitcoin Need Government Support For It to Go Mainstream?

Does Bitcoin Need Government Support For It to Go Mainstream?

JUN 17, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Cryptocurrencies, although already having made a strong presence years back since its inception, are making even more rounds in the news the past few weeks.

 7621   |    3
Bitcoin Exchange OKPAY Wants To ‘Sue’ GitHub Over “Libelous” BTC-e Claims

Bitcoin Exchange OKPAY Wants To ‘Sue’ GitHub Over “Libelous” BTC-e Claims

AUG 02, 2017 | William Suberg

GitHub is facing a potential legal challenge from OKPAY after suggestions from users its CEO was “working closely” with Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e.

 7092   |    2
SEC’s Iron Fist: Halliburton Agrees to Pay $29.2 Mln to Settle FCPA Violations

SEC’s Iron Fist: Halliburton Agrees to Pay $29.2 Mln to Settle FCPA Violations

JUL 30, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Wild West in ICOS may just be over soon.

 6387
Forewarned Is Forearmed: Key Takeaways From SEC DAO Report

Forewarned Is Forearmed: Key Takeaways From SEC DAO Report

JUL 30, 2017 | Jon Buck

Key Takeaways from SEC DAO Report

 6156   |    4
Washington State Requires Bitcoin Exchanges to Secure Licenses

Washington State Requires Bitcoin Exchanges to Secure Licenses

JUL 28, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Washington State legislators have started the implementation of new regulations covering digital currency exchanges adopted on July 23, 2017.

 3826
Whites-Only Bitcoin-Like Currency To Appear In South Africa

Whites-Only Bitcoin-Like Currency To Appear In South Africa

JUL 17, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

A racially segregated “Whites-Only” bastion in South Africa is looking to turn its own fiat currency into a digital one as cryptocurrencies spread to even the most backward parts.

 12425   |    38
Crypto World Has Been Turning Into Ponzi Scheme: Opinion

Crypto World Has Been Turning Into Ponzi Scheme: Opinion

JUN 17, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Cryptocurrency use on the darkweb is beyond anyone’s control.

 51567   |    22
If True Value of Cryptocurrency Is Freedom, Why Do We Need to Regulate It?

If True Value of Cryptocurrency Is Freedom, Why Do We Need to Regulate It?

AUG 01, 2017 | Guest Author

Regardless of how you see the future of cryptocurrencies, one thing that needs to be addressed urgently is ensuring compliance with national laws.

 13521   |    14
Is There Such a Thing as a SEC Compliant ICO? Filecoin Thinks So - Raises $52 Mln

Is There Such a Thing as a SEC Compliant ICO? Filecoin Thinks So - Raises $52 Mln

AUG 06, 2017 | Jacob J

The recent SEC ruling that Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) must comply with securities registration laws had resulted in apprehensions that ICOs may dry up in the US. However, Filecoin has raised $52 mln in a pre-ICO sale, which is claimed to be SEC compliant.

 64762   |    5
Forewarned Is Forearmed: Key Takeaways From SEC DAO Report

Forewarned Is Forearmed: Key Takeaways From SEC DAO Report

JUL 30, 2017 | Jon Buck

Key Takeaways from SEC DAO Report

 6156   |    4
Does Bitcoin Need Government Support For It to Go Mainstream?

Does Bitcoin Need Government Support For It to Go Mainstream?

JUN 17, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Cryptocurrencies, although already having made a strong presence years back since its inception, are making even more rounds in the news the past few weeks.

 7621   |    3
SEC Deals Blow To ICOs: DAO Tokens Are Securities, Subject to Securities Laws

SEC Deals Blow To ICOs: DAO Tokens Are Securities, Subject to Securities Laws

JUL 26, 2017 | Jacob J

US Securities and Exchange Commission concludes that ICO tokens may be securities and subject to federal securities laws. It has found that the DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) tokens which were issued were securities.

 9418   |    3
Bitcoin Exchange OKPAY Wants To ‘Sue’ GitHub Over “Libelous” BTC-e Claims

Bitcoin Exchange OKPAY Wants To ‘Sue’ GitHub Over “Libelous” BTC-e Claims

AUG 02, 2017 | William Suberg

GitHub is facing a potential legal challenge from OKPAY after suggestions from users its CEO was “working closely” with Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e.

 7092   |    2
War on Cash Taskforce Wants to Punish ‘Problem’ Australian Consumers

War on Cash Taskforce Wants to Punish ‘Problem’ Australian Consumers

AUG 03, 2017 | William Suberg

Australia’s war on cash continues with new proposals under consideration to punish consumers who do not have receipts for purchases.

 9927   |    2
Ethereum Technology to Thrive as EEA Adds Legal Industry Support

Ethereum Technology to Thrive as EEA Adds Legal Industry Support

AUG 15, 2017 | John Patrick Mullin

EEA welcomes new members to its legal group.

 13465   |    2
“Appropriately Regulated” Crypto Can Trade on Exchanges: Russian Finance Ministry

“Appropriately Regulated” Crypto Can Trade on Exchanges: Russian Finance Ministry

JUN 26, 2017 | William Suberg

“Appropriately regulated” cryptocurrency trading has had the green light from the deputy of Russia’s finance ministry.

 19061   |    1
State of Delaware Governor Signs Blockchain Legislation

State of Delaware Governor Signs Blockchain Legislation

JUL 25, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

State of Delaware officially turned Blockchain bill into law which recognizers electronic and Blockchain records for corporations and entities incorporated in the state.

 9191   |    1
ICOs with Similar Structure as DAO Need to Be Compliant

ICOs with Similar Structure as DAO Need to Be Compliant

JUL 30, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Some welcome the ruling, while others are still on the fence on how this affects the future of ICOs.

 15059   |    1
Washington State Requires Bitcoin Exchanges to Secure Licenses

Washington State Requires Bitcoin Exchanges to Secure Licenses

JUL 28, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Washington State legislators have started the implementation of new regulations covering digital currency exchanges adopted on July 23, 2017.

 3826
SEC’s Iron Fist: Halliburton Agrees to Pay $29.2 Mln to Settle FCPA Violations

SEC’s Iron Fist: Halliburton Agrees to Pay $29.2 Mln to Settle FCPA Violations

JUL 30, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Wild West in ICOS may just be over soon.

 6387

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