The U.K. Law Commission has launched research looking at reforms that would clarify the use of blockchain-based smart contracts under British law.
Report: Korean Political Parties to Propose New Crypto Laws
Lawmakers in South Korea are said to be racing to make laws to regulate the sector.
Romania Drafts Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Romania has drafted an emergency ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency issuing.
Court Says India’s Crypto Exchange Bank Account Ban Will Continue
India’s central bank won a key victory in court this week.
Blockchain Can Legally Authenticate Evidence, Chinese Judge Rules
A court in China’s Hangzhou city has ruled that evidence authenticated with blockchain technology can be presented in legal disputes.
Russian Court Overturns Cryptocurrency Media Ban
A city-level court in Russia has revoked a ban issued in 2016 that blocked cryptocurrency media site bitcoininfo.ru, among others.
Vermont Governor Signs Bill Clearing Way for Blockchain Companies
Vermont’s governor has signed a bill allowing for the creation of so-called “blockchain-based limited liability corporations,” public records show.
Korea Seizes Bitcoin Worth $1.4 Million Following Supreme Court Ruling
South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that cryptocurrencies can be forfeited in criminal cases, allowing the seizure.
The Record-Breaking $152 Million Battle Over Blockchain Betting Tool Augur
An investor and three founders are being sued in a landmark cryptocurrency case centered on the ethereum decentralized application Augur.
White Shoe to Wild West: Lawyers to Launch Blockchain-Only Law Firm
A former Digital Asset executive and a long-time securities lawyer have started a new law firm that will focus exclusively on blockchain clients.
Code Is Law – But It’s Not the Only Law for Blockchains
It’s the combination of internal and external rules that ultimately dictates how blockchain-based platforms will operate, says Primavera De Filippi.
The SAFT Is Alive But Who Knows How Well
A framework that strives to enable compliant U.S. token sales may have come under fire in the press, but it’s still widely used by entrepreneurs.
US Congressman: ‘Race to Regulate’ Won’t Solve Crypto Fraud
While fraud and ‘bad actors’ are a concern in the crypto industry, US Rep. Patrick McHenry says Congress should not rush to regulate.
Bermuda Wants Crypto Regulation to Fuel ‘Phenomenal’ Business Growth
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has published a consultation paper that is seeking public feedback on a proposed regulation on cryptocurrencies.
Most Cryptos Aren’t Commodities, Defendants Claim in CFTC Case
Defendants from My Big Coin Pay, which is being sued by the CFTC for fraud, argue that the agency lacks jurisdiction over the case.
Report: 2 Japanese Crypto Exchanges to Shut Down
Two crypto exchanges in Japan are reportedly set to close amid growing regulatory scrutiny from regulators in the wake of a $500 million theft.
Arizona’s Blockchain ‘Node Rights’ Law Is Nearing Passage
Arizona House Bill 2602, which would protect blockchain node operators from local regulations, was approved by two Senate committees.
Tennessee Is Closer to Barring Retirement Funds from Crypto Investments
The Tennessee Senate Ways and Means Committee has voted to advance a bill banning public retirement trusts from investing in cryptocurrencies.
Illinois Has Been Quietly Considering Bitcoin for Tax Payments
Three U.S. states – Illinois, Arizona and Georgia – are now actively considering bills to allow tax payments made in cryptocurrency.
Mexican Lawmakers Pass Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill
Mexico is now just one step away from passing a law that will regulate fintech including cryptocurrencies in the country.