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Blockchain Is To Kazakhstan As Movie Making Is To Hollywood?
The Kazakhstani government wants to do for fintech what Hollywood did for the movie industry. The Eastern European country is going all-in on blockchain technology and creating a market environment...
View ArticleDelaware Blockchain: State Lawmakers Pass Important Fintech Measure
In Delaware, it’s now legal to trade stocks over blockchain platforms — so says a new state law. Delaware Legally Embraces Blockchain Technology Eager to keep on top of technological advancements,...
View ArticleNew Hampshire Cryptocurrency Law: Registration Exemption
The New Hampshire cryptocurrency law is fintech-startup-friendly. Lawmakers passed a statute that fertilizes the state’s legal soil for blockchain and virtual currency businesses. New Hampshire...
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Washington Cryptocurrency Regulation: Registration and Disclosure Rules
“Cryptohating legislature.” A Reddit user coined the phrase after Washington passed a cryptocurrency regulation. An update to the Washington Uniform Money Services Act, many fintech businesses must...
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Three Takeaways From The SEC Cryptocurrency Alert
Virtual currencies have been around since 2009 (or 1998, depending on how you look at it); yet, legal and regulatory questions remain. Are digital currencies securities? Is it OK to sell tokens, even...
View ArticleThe Uniform Regulation of Virtual Currency Business Act: What Is It?
In the not too distant past, anti-regulation bitcoiner Theo Chino sent a letter to the Uniform Law Commission (ULC), urging the group not to meddle in cryptocurrency just yet. Welp, it appears the...
View ArticleAre In-Person Bitcoin Sales Legal?
Are in-person Bitcoin sales a crim? Is it OK for U.S. residents to use sites like localbitcoins.com? To answer both questions: In some instances, yes it is; in others, no it’s not. Everything depends...
View ArticleBitcoin Foundation: Dear Congress, Early Regulation Kills Innovation
The Bitcoin Foundation wants to establish a “more open and diverse dialogue with the U.S. Congress” because it worries that federal legislation will “stifle the adoption and use of so-called ‘virtual...
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Are Exchanges Legally Allowed To Reverse Coin Transactions?
Months ago, a Quoine (also Quoinex) system glitch triggered an erroneous 3,085 bitcoin transfer. Ultimately, the exchange reversed the transaction. In response, the beneficiary sued. A possible...
View ArticleFailing To Consult With A Blockchain Lawyer Could Cost You Everything
A startup that didn’t invest in a pre-ICO legal consultation decided to shut down after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) called with some questions. The incident serves as a reminder...
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