The legal duty of blockchain developers
As blockchain technology becomes increasingly relied upon, it becomes critical that the law extends its well-established protections to this new context.
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Jimmy Nguyen joins Albany Law School ‘Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: The Legal Framework and Future Trends’ webinar
The Albany Law School webinar, set for February 25, seeks to answer some of the pressing questions regarding law and legal issues and how they relate to blockchain and digital currency.
Lawmakers will prioritize the digital currency industry
Lawmakers in the United States will be creating laws around blockchain and digital currency in the near future for these reasons.
Serbia legalizes digital currencies
The law went into effect on December 29, with the government giving the public six months before it starts applying it.
All aboard MS Satoshi—cryptocurrency utopia in international waters
The whole idea of seasteading is political autonomy, which suggests potential residents would at least like to not worry about laws when making business decisions.
BitMEX CTO Sam Reed released from custody
BitMEX CTO Sam Reed–who was arrested on October 1st–has been released from custody on a $5 million appearance bond secured by $500,000 cash.
BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes resigns
BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes as well as other BitMEX executives have stepped down from their position at the exchange and its holding company.
FCA bans crypto derivatives sale to retail investors
The Financial Conduct Authority has banned the sale of crypto-derivative products to retail investors in the UK; the ban becomes effective January 6 2021.
Russia adds Binance to blacklisted websites
Russia's Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media has blacklisted Binance.
Russia proposes jail time for undeclared wallet owners
The Russian Finance Minisitry has proposed a bill that would require digital currency wallet owners to report their holdings to the tax authorities.
Bithumb’s chairman has been summoned to court
Bithumb exchange chairman Lee Jung-hoo has been summoned to court in regard to the Bithumb fraud investigation; Lee is accused of fraud and evading property.
South Korean court seizes shares from Bithumb investors
The Seoul Central District Court has ruled that shares in Bithumb should be seized from major investors due to the ongoing Bithumb fraud investigation.