The EU continues to send mixed signals on regulating the crypto ecosystem; it needs to tread carefully in order to balance the needs of its member states.
European Union Unlikely to Regulate Crypto Market Anytime Soon
Finance Ministers Meeting At a recent gathering of European Union (EU) finance ministers in Vienna, it became clear that there
Blockchain-Based Tea Makers Receive Subpoena from the SEC
The Long Island Iced Tea company’s rebrand, Long Blockchain Company, has set off some red flags with regulatory agencies in the U.S. The company was recently served with a subpoena.
A New Blockchain-Focused Law Firm Has Come to Town
Fisher Cataliotti P.C. was formed to provide much needed legal guidance to everyone looking to be involved in the bergeoning blockchain industry.
Common Ground in Cryptocurrency and Cannabis Industries
Surprisingly, there are many similarities between the legal treatment of cannabis and cryptocurrency. A patchwork of laws in many jurisdictions sows inconsistency and confusion in both areas.
Can Malta Build on Its Crypto Dreams with the EU?
Recent days have seen the little nation of Malta stake a big claim for global blockchain leadership. Prime Minister Joseph
ShipChain’s Token Sees New Life as Court Order is Vacated
Today, the South Carolina Securities Division filed an order to vacate the cease and desist instruction issued to blockchain logistics
The Cryptocurrency Challenge at Tax Time
For many traders, keeping track of cryptocurrency holdings can be a challenge normally, but especially when it comes time to
The Effect of Know Your Customer (KYC) Laws on Bitcoin
KYC (Know Your Customer) laws have long plagued the crypto community. A fundamental cog in the world financial system which
Security Token Offering (STO) – A New Frontier in Crowdfunding?
The SEC has recently clarified its position on the ICO market. Despite the magical thinking of issuers and buyers alike,
State Your Business – Local Legislative Support for Crypto
Most of the regulatory heat on crypto has been coming from the federal level. Not only has the market suffered
The Custodians Are Coming – Coinbase Courts Hedge Fund Money
While the prospect of Wall Street entering the cryptosphere may conjure some unpleasant associations among the utopians who view any
Building Bridges – Banks and Crypto Are Learning to Coexist
It’s more than a little ironic that the US banking system which nearly destroyed the world economy thanks to a
Blockchain Busters – How Crypto Is Poised to Transform Hollywood
One of the factors hamstringing cryptocurrency adoption is the relative lack of things one can do with it. Similar to
Crypto Price Drop Sparks Fear, Fatigue
The recent drop in headliner cryptocurrency prices has been ascribed to everything from the Coinrail hack to increased regulatory scrutiny
Making Sense of the Stubborn Crypto Bear Market
All across the internet, millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror, and then checked their bitcoin wallets. Despite a
Cryptocurrencies under Regulator’s Spotlight Again
During the last week, cryptocurrency and ICO regulations have become a popular subject again. The debate centers on whether cryptocurrencies
