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08.07 / 07:19
Law
Alberta
Lawyer
Alberta family lawyer offering a simpler, friendlier way to divorce
An Edmonton lawyer is paving the way for a more streamlined, faster, cheaper and more co-operative model of divorce. The approach, being offered as a pilot project in Alberta, uses one lawyer jointly for the couple.
07.07 / 21:19
Law
regulation
transactions
Court
Crypto.com
US court
Crypto.com petitions US court to uphold arbitration decision for mistakenly sent $50K
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has petitioned a Florida court to confirm a judgment in its favor through arbitration after the platform mistakenly deposited $50,000 into a user’s account.
07.07 / 15:59
Law
regulation
Gemini
Winklevoss Twins
Digital Currency Group
Gemini files lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and Barry Silbert over Genesis and Earn program
United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced legal action against the conglomerate Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its CEO Barry Silbert, claiming “fraud against creditors”.
07.07 / 15:19
Law
regulation
Money laundering
Bitcoin
Lawyer
George Bachiashvili's lawyer denies $39M Bitcoin misappropriation charges
The legal team representing the billionaire entrepreneur George Bachiashvili has issued a statement denying the criminal charges filed by the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia, alleging that the businessman misappropriated Bitcoin (BTC) worth $39 million.
07.07 / 12:01
07.07 / 11:17
Blockchain
Law
Adoption
SEC
Nigerian crypto tax move is ‘premature’ — Local stakeholders
The president of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN), Obinna Iwunna, has commented on the implementation of the Finance Act, 2023, which was signed into law on May 28. According to Iwunna, the successful execution of the law will be challenging due to its premature introduction.
07.07 / 00:25
business
Government
Law
SEC
Kraken
FBI
FBI searched Kraken co-founder's home in March: Report
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) reportedly searched the home of Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell in March as part of an investigation into claims he hacked and cyber-stalked a nonprofit arts group.
06.07 / 16:55
Law
regulation
Bittrex
Bittrex may still face enforcement action in Florida amid bankruptcy
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation is considering action against United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May.
06.07 / 12:39
Law
Adoption
Africa
Digital Asset
Bitcoin
Namibia passes bill to regulate crypto and digital assets
Namibia has joined other African nations in embracing cryptocurrencies and digital assets by approving a bill in the National Assembly. The bill, which passed Namibia’s lower house of parliament on June 22, aims to regulate digital assets, cryptocurrencies and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the country.
05.07 / 22:15
business
Law
Binance
SEC
regulatory
Binance.US market share drops below 1% amid regulatory lawsuit: Report
United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance.US has reportedly seen its market share drop more than 20% amid a lawsuit from federal financial regulators.
05.07 / 15:17
Government
Law
SEC
Opinion
Court
The Supreme Court could stop the SEC’s war on crypto
When the leaders of the American Revolution signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, they had no guarantee of victory. The battle for independence was underway, and their prospects were uncertain. Despite occasional victories, these audacious freedom fighters were grossly outnumbered and had difficulty retaining volunteer soldiers. Their commitment to the cause of freedom was their only fighting chance.
05.07 / 09:41
Law
Adoption
regulation
UK government
Bitcoin
Clarity needed on crypto lending regulations — UK Law Commission
A lawyer leading the United Kingdom’s Law Commission’s review on the application of British laws towards digital assets has stressed the need for further clarity around cryptocurrency lending.
05.07 / 08:21
Blockchain
Law
regulation
end
South Africa to mandate crypto exchange licenses by year-end: Report
South Africa's financial regulator has announced that all crypto exchanges in the country will be required to obtain licenses by the end of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
04.07 / 15:33
Government
Law
regulation
compliance
Financial
UK financial watchdog reminds crypto firms of October deadline for marketing compliance
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, has announced that all cryptoasset firms marketing to users in the country must be in compliance with its financial promotions regime by October 2023.
03.07 / 19:11
Law
regulation
crimes
'A lot of the bad actors have been shaken out of the market' — Bitvo CEO
Pamela Draper, president and CEO of crypto platform Bitvo, has weighed in on firms escaping the Canadian market amid the regulatory environment.
03.07 / 14:15
Law
regulation
Bank of England
UK government
UK Law Commission recommends 'distinct' legal category for crypto
The United Kingdom’s Law Commission is pushing for the creation of a ‘distinct’ category of personal property to accommodate and protect unique features of cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
03.07 / 06:37
Law
NFT
Ether price
DAO
AzukiDAO proposes to recover 20,000 ETH from Azuki founder ‘Zagabond’
A newdecentralized autonomous organization purportedly made up of a“dedicated group of Azuki enthusiasts,” has launched a proposal to claw back 20,000 Ether (ETH) from Zagabond, the founder of the blue-chip non-fungible token (NFT) brand Azuki.
02.07 / 07:07
Blockchain
Law
regulation
SEC
Bittrex challenges SEC's authority in crypto lawsuit, seeks dismissal
Bittrex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has made a notable move in its legal dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by submitting a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed against it.
01.07 / 02:11
Law
NFT
Crypto Collectibles
YouTube
Investors still waiting on $1.9M refund Logan Paul promised six months ago: CoffeeZilla
Investors in Logan Paul’s troubled NFT gaming project CryptoZoo are reportedly still waiting for any specific details on the 1000 Ether (ETH) refund (worth $1.93 million at current prices) that was promised back in January.
30.06 / 10:21
Government
Law
regulation
Bitcoin
South Korea passes cryptocurrency bill to tackle unfair trading
South Korea's government is taking steps to protect cryptocurrency investors from implosions like Do Kwon’s Terra ecosystem tokens by passing a new crypto bill.
29.06 / 20:35
business
Blockchain
Law
regulation
bills
UK crypto
UK crypto bill reaches final stage, on track for passage
A bill bringing cryptocurrencies under the same rules applied to traditional assets is set to pass into law in the United Kingdom as it reaches the final stages for King Charles’ royal assent on June 29, the final step required for a parliamentary bill to become law.
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