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Policy
Law
Putin Signs Russian Crypto Bill Into Law
Russia's president signed the first of two bills on digital assets into law on Friday.
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By Anna Baydakova
Jul 31, 2020 at 3:24 p.m. UTC
Jul 31, 2020
LawRussiaRegulation
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Policy
China
China's Supreme Court Calls for Better Protection of Digital Currency Rights
A new guideline comes amid rising numbers of legal disputes in China over the ownership of digital currencies like bitcoin.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jul 22, 2020 at 8:20 a.m. UTC
Jul 22, 2020
ChinaLawDigital CurrencyCoinFlash
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Policy
Law
Russian Courts Can't Agree on Whether Crypto Is Property
A Russian court convicted two men for extortion, but did not force them to return over $900,000 in crypto since crypto has no legal definition as property. Other courts have t...
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By Anna Baydakova
Jul 3, 2020 at 3:22 p.m. UTC
Jul 3, 2020
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Policy
Law
DC Lawyers Can Now Accept Crypto for Legal Fees
The District of Columbia Bar has approved crypto payments for lawyers' fees.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Jul 1, 2020 at 10:23 a.m. UTC
Jul 1, 2020
LawPaymentsCryptocurrencyWashington, DCLegal
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Markets
Law
New York US Attorney Geoffrey Berman Steps Down, President Trump Nominates SEC Chair Jay Clayton to Post [Updated]
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has been nominated to become the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who said he had not res...
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By Nikhilesh De
Jun 20, 2020 at 2:17 a.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2020
LawSECRegulationJay ClaytonSDNY
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Finance
Law
Bitfinex Granted 2 of 3 Subpoenas in Hunt for Missing Millions
The U.S. District Court of Georgia has denied a subpoena request by the exchange's parent firm as it tries to track down a missing $850 million.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Jun 18, 2020 at 9:01 a.m. UTC
Jun 18, 2020
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Hacking
Cryptopia Users Win Victory in Court Case Over Crypto Assets Worth Over $100M
In the fallout from a massive hack of the New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange, users at last have a little good news.
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By Daniel Palmer
Apr 8, 2020 at 9:10 a.m. UTC
Apr 8, 2020
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Policy
Law
Amended Lawsuit Against Ripple Now Offers Theory That XRP May Not Be a Security
While the lawsuit against Ripple Labs still alleges the firm broke securities laws, the plaintiffs now seem to be hedging their bets.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Apr 1, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Apr 1, 2020
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Markets
Crime
British Court Freezes $860,000 in Bitcoin Linked to Ransomware Payout
The victim firm in the ransomware attack had paid $950,000 in bitcoin to the perpetrator through an insurance company. Much of it ended up on Bitfinex.
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By Nikhilesh De
Jan 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jan 28, 2020
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Law
Digital Chamber Asks Court to Draw Line Between Investment Contracts and Assets in Telegram Case
The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a blockchain advocacy group, wants a U.S. court to distinguish between an investment contract and the underlying asset used by Telegram during...
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By Anna Baydakova
Jan 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jan 22, 2020
LawSECTelegramRegulation