A bipartisan bill introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives this week proposes creating a “consensus-based definition of blockchain.”
Bitcoin Futures Firm 1Broker Moves to Renew Trader Access After US Charges
Bitcoin futures trader 1Broker hopes to launch a read-only version of its website in the next few days after being sued by the SEC and CFTC.
A Bitcoin Mining Moratorium Was Just Avoided in Montana
Officials in Missoula County, Montana, will investigate regulations around bitcoin mining despite local demands for a moratorium.
New Ripple-Led Advocacy Group to Pay Lobbyists in XRP
Ripple is leading a group of organizations launching an advocacy body in Washington D.C. that will pay for lobbying in both U.S. dollars and XRP.
Bitcoin Fraudsters Misled Investors and Impersonated Regulators, CFTC Alleges
The CFTC has filed charges against two individuals for allegedly impersonating the regulator in an effort to defraud bitcoin investors.
US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify ICO Regulations
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking SEC chair Jay Clayton to provide clarity on when token sales are classified as securities.
US Lawmakers Shoot Down Proposal for Crypto Task Force
The U.S. House of Representatives has reconsidered a proposed federal task force to investigate cryptocurrencies’ use in financing acts of terror.
US Judge Sides With CFTC in Fraud Case, Ruling Cryptos Are Commodities
A U.S. judge has sided with the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission in a cryptocurrency fraud lawsuit, ruling bitcoin is a commodity.
SEC Seeks Court Sanction Against PlexCoin ICO Founders
The SEC is taking seeking further action against the founders of the Plexcoin crypto scheme, alleging they are not complying with court orders.
Crypto Firms to Congress: We Need Clarity on Blockchain Token Rules
More than 80 representatives from a variety of cryptocurrency projects and companies spent four hours calling for clarity around ICOs and tokens.
Wallet Provider Blockchain Sues Crypto Startup Days Before ICO
Blockchain is suing Paymium for launching a token sale under the blockchain.io domain name, claiming the latter is misleading investors.
The US Should Take a ‘Leadership’ Role on Blockchain, IBM Report Argues
A new report by IBM claims that U.S.-based blockchain developers are looking to the government for leadership on building and deploying the tech.
Regulators Are Landing Punches, But There’s a Long Crypto Fight Ahead
From ShapeShift’s capitulation to KYC to the New York Attorney General’s critical look at exchanges, officialdom is striking heavy blows. Stay tuned.
US Congressman Drafts Bills to Aid Blockchain Development
U.S. Representative Tom Emmer plans to introduce three blockchain-focused bills to Congress in the coming weeks aimed at spurring development.
Reports: Taiwan Police Arrest Cody Wilson Following Assault Charges
News reports claim that Taiwan authorities have arrested Cody Wilson after he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the U.S.
California Bans Bitcoin Donations in Political Campaigns
Candidates for public office in California may not receive donations in cryptocurrency, the state’s political watchdog has ruled.
Coinbase Refutes Claims in New York Attorney General’s Exchange Report
Coinbase and other exchanges have hit back at claims of vulnerability to market manipulation in a report from the New York Attorney General’s Office.
Texas Securities Watchdog Takes Action Against 3 Alleged Crypto Frauds
The Texas State Securities Board has taken emergency action against three crypto investment schemes it alleges are attempting to hoax local investors.
New York AG Report Faults Crypto Exchanges for Manipulation Risks
The NY Attorney General’s Office stated that many crypto exchanges cannot monitor abusive trading activity, and referred 3 for potential violations.
Digital Assets Don’t Change Reporting Needs, SEC’s Top Accountant Says
The arrival of cryptos doesn’t alter the need to maintain proper accounting records, the SEC’s Wesley Bricker said Monday.