Early industry investors argued that US regulators must provide clarity in order for investors to capitalize on blockchain opportunities.
Congressional Candidate Vows to Gauge Voter Sentiment With Blockchain
Brian Forde, who is running for the California’s 45th district seat in the U.S. House, is pitching himself as the crypto candidate.
Justice Department Veteran Backs Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Tool
A former U.S. Department of Justice section head has been hired to help drive sales of Bitfury’s Crystal, a blockchain tracking product.
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.
Crypto Investment Schemes Hit With Cease-and-Desists in Texas
A Texas regulator has issued cease-and-desist orders against two cryptocurrency schemes that it alleges are selling unregistered securities.
Crypto Probe ‘Continues’ Despite New York AG’s Resignation
Following Eric Schneiderman’s abrupt resignation, the New York Attorney General’s Office’s “work continues,” according to a spokesperson.
Investor Sues Ripple Alleging ‘XRP Is A Security’
An investor is suing Ripple Labs, claiming that XRP is a security pertaining to the startup.
Arizona Lawmakers Strip Crypto Mentions From Tax Payments Bill
Arizona Senate Bill 1091 has been passed by the House and Senate – but no longer mentions cryptocurrencies anywhere.
These ICO Investors Are Getting Their Money Back – And It’s Not Clear Why
Seattle-based Dragonchain appears to be catching up with the rest of the blockchain industry as it pivots to cautiousness over U.S. regulation.
CFTC Officials Want Close Cooperation With SEC on Crypto Rules
Two members of the U.S. commodities regulator spoke at a conference. One stressed enforcement, the other working with the industry.
Coinbase Discloses Corporate Data In Response to NY Crypto Inquiry
Coinbase’s chief legal and risk officer “applauds” the Attorney General’s inquiry into cryptocurrency exchanges’ practices.
Judge Rules Against Alibaba in Crypto Trademark Case
A U.S. district judge ruled against Alibaba in its trademark lawsuit against crypto startup Alibabacoin.
US Lawmakers to Hear Case for Blockchain Supply Chain
Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are set to hold a hearing on blockchain tech next week.
ICO Promoters Can Expect Canada to Be as Tough as the US
Provincial securities regulators in Canada won’t take a radically different approach to the U.S. SEC in analyzing whether tokens are securities.
The Crypto Community Must Use the Blockchain to Self-Police
The everyday crypto user in the future is likely to spend time identifying illicit wallets and transactions to avoid, thanks to the U.S. Treasury.
SEC Official Defends ‘Balanced’ ICO Oversight in Congress
A hearing at the House financial services committee saw hostility from some reps, sympathy from others, and a “balanced approach” from the SEC.
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.
Locked Out of Coinbase: Why Are Wyoming’s Bitcoin Users Still Waiting?
A month after Wyoming changed a law to let Coinbase restore service in the state, users there are still waiting to regain access to their funds.
Tezos Co-Founder Sanctioned By US Financial Watchdog
Arthur Breitman, co-founder of cryptocurrency project Tezos, has been barred by FINRA from any association with broker-dealers for two years.
Major Investors Met with SEC to Discuss Crypto Exemption
VC firms Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures reportedly met with the SEC in March to request that tokens be exempted from SEC oversight.