A cryptocurrency dealer is being prosecuted in the U.S. for allegedly committing 30 counts of money laundering involving bitcoin.
California Judge Orders Accused Hacker to Pay Bail in Crypto
A man has been ordered to pay bail in cryptocurrency while he faces charges of hacking the computer network of a San Francisco game company.
Bitcoin Price Hits 7-Month High Against Turkish Lira
Turkey’s economic crisis looks to have boosted bitcoin’s appeal as a safe-haven asset, pushing it to seven-month highs against the lira.
Tezos ICO Class Action Looms After Motion to Dismiss Denied
A motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit against Tezos’ $232 million ICO was denied on Tuesday by a U.S. judge.
Ohio Becomes Latest US State to Legally Recognize Blockchain Data
The U.S. state of Ohio has joined Arizona in legally recognizing data stored and transacted on blockchain.
Arizona Bitcoin Trader Gets Jail Sentence for Money Laundering
A former bitcoin trader from Arizona has been sentenced to 41 months in jail for laundering drugs money with crypto.
KPMG: Blockchain Funding in US This Year Has Already Surpassed 2017’s Total
Investment in the blockchain industry is booming in the U.S., according to a new report from “Big Four” auditing firm KPMG.
The SEC’s Hester Peirce Isn’t a Bitcoin Champion, Just a Regulatory Realist
Regulators like the SEC shouldn’t be acting as gatekeepers to new technologies like bitcoin, according to Commissioner Hester Peirce.
Another US County Hits Pause on Crypto Mining Power Requests
Franklin, Washington State, is the latest U.S. county to have suspended new utility applications from crypto mining farms over spiking power demands.
A Blueprint for Reforming the Crypto Token Market
The Token Alliance, a Chamber of Digital Commerce initiative, has laid out guidelines for how token sponsors and regulators can meet in the middle.
Factom Blockchain Project Wins Grant to Protect US Border Patrol Data
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a grant to blockchain project Factom for live testing a platform for securing camera and sensor data.
LA Bitcoin Trader Faces 30 Months in Jail for Illegal Money Business
A 50-year-old woman, who traded bitcoin as “Bitcoin Maven,” faces 2.5 years in jail for having run an illegal money transmitting business.
Crypto Startup Circle to Seek Banking License in US
Cryptocurrency startup Circle is in talks to become registered in the U.S. as a licensed bank and brokerage, according to a report.
Colorado’s Politicians Could Soon Accept Crypto Contributions
Colorado’s Secretary of State has proposed allowing political committees to accept contributions in cryptocurrency.
EU, US Lawmakers Tout ‘Sandbox’ Approach for Blockchain Development
Lawmakers at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2018 conference today argued that regulatory “sandboxes” may offer the best approach for blockchain innovation.
Why ICOs Could Eat Delaware’s Lunch
Delaware’s status as a go-to jurisdiction for business can’t be taken for granted as tokens take off and issuers flock to blockchain-friendly states.
Another Washington County Puts Freeze on Bitcoin Mining
Public utility officials in yet another county in the U.S. state of Washington have placed a moratorium on new crypto mining operations Wednesday.
Arizona’s Governor Signs Latest Blockchain Bill Into Law
Arizona’s governor has signed a new bill into law, enabling corporations to legally store information on a blockchain-based platform.
Why the Time Is Right for the First Blockchain Governor
The value propositions of blockchain tech are central to the business of public institutions, argues Alec Ross, a candidate for governor of Maryland.
Arizona Bitcoin Trader Convicted for Crypto Money Laundering
An Arizonan bitcoin trader has been convicted for using the cryptocurrency to launder the proceeds of drug deals.