A cryptocurrency-focused law firm in the U.S. says it has filed lawsuits against AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of victims of “SIM swapping” hacks.
Judge Lifts Order to Freeze Charlie Shrem’s Assets in Winklevoss Case
A federal judge lifted a $30 million attachment order against Charlie Shrem Thursday, though the case will proceed to a jury trial next year.
Expect the SEC to Target More Token Exchanges After EtherDelta
The SEC’s settlement with the founder of EtherDelta is likely the first of many enforcement actions to come against crypto token exchanges.
SEC Charges EtherDelta Founder Over ‘Unregistered Securities Exchange’
The SEC has charged Zachary Coburn, founder of EtherDelta, with running an unregistered national securities exchange.
US Election Sees Crypto-Friendly Politicians Win Governor Races
The U.S. now has four governors who are friendly to, if not outright proponents of, blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
SEC Official Says ‘Plain English’ Guidance On ICOs Is Coming
SEC Director of Corporation Finance William Hinman said the agency plans to release a “plain English” explanation of when a token sale is a security.
SEC Says It Shut Down More Than a Dozen Illegal ICOs in the Past Year
The U.S. SEC’s Division of Enforcement heavily expanded its work the companies offering ICOs this past fiscal year, it said Friday.
Winklevoss Brothers Sue Charlie Shrem Over $32 Million in Bitcoin
The Winklevoss twins are reportedly suing bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem over 5,000 bitcoin allegedly owed to them from a past business deal.
The Incoming Wave of ICO Regulation (Yes, It’s Coming)
The SEC has not forgotten or overlooked the ICO space, and a wave of regulatory action is coming, believes Alex Sunnarborg.
New York Awards First-Ever BitLicense to Bitcoin ATM Company
Bitcoin ATM operator Coinsource has received a BitLicense from New York’s financial watchdog, a full three years after first applying.
The SEC Is Setting Up a New Office to Talk to ICO Startups
The SEC’s new FinHub is being launched with the aim of facilitating interactions with fintech startups, including ICO issuers.
U.S. Marshals to Auction $4.3 Million in Bitcoin Next Month
The U.S. Marshals are set to auction off about 660 bitcoin forfeited in federal criminal, civil and administrative cases, worth about $4.3 million.
CFTC Official Warns Smart Contract Designers Over Predictive Code
Smart contract coders could be held liable for providing predictive “event contracts” on a blockchain, a CFTC commissioner has said.
US City Mulls Roll Out of Tougher Rules for Crypto Miners
Plattsburgh, New York, is considering stricter requirement for commercial cryptocurrency mining farms operating in the city.
CFTC Chair Giancarlo Says Institutional Investors Will Help Crypto ‘Mature’
CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo said the cryptocurrency market will mature as institutional investors enter the space.
FinCEN Blasts Iran’s ‘Malign’ Use of Crypto to Bypass Economic Sanctions
U.S. regulator FinCEN is urging domestic exchanges to prevent Iran from using cryptocurrency to bypass economic sanctions.
‘Doctor Doom’ vs Crypto: Here’s What to Expect in Congress Today
Economist Nouriel Roubini and Coin Center’s Peter Van Valkenburgh will testify about crypto and blockchain before a U.S. Senate committee today.
1Broker Says Bitcoin Futures Site Will Start Processing Withdrawals Thursday
Bitcoin futures firm 1Broker, which had its website seized after being charged with violating a number of U.S. federal laws, will reopen withdrawals.
Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Awaits Ruling on $22 Million in Frozen Funds
QuadrigaCX is waiting on a judge’s decision after the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce froze CA$28 million in multiple bank accounts.
Another US Indictment Links Bitcoin to Covert Russian Intelligence Activity
Russian intelligence agents allegedly used cryptocurrencies to help fund an “influence and disinformation” effort, the U.S. government said Thursday.