Ten Cryptocurrency Legal Questions, Answered
What are cryptocurrencies? Cryptocurrencies are digital, decentralized monetary structures, created and mined via blockchain technology. Most cryptocurrencies can be exchanged for Bitcoin — the most...
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The Big Bitcoin Fork: Core v. Cash Predictions
A couple of months ago, a new Bitcoin “strain” hit the street — Bitcoin Cash. The product of a technical and philosophical split in the Bitcoin community, the“forking of ways” is a reminder of miners’...
View ArticleICO Hacks: CoinDash Takes $7 Million Hit; Soldiers On
Here’s an unfortunate truth: ICO hacks are part of the initial coin offering ecosystem. CoinDash learned this lesson the hard way when someone siphoned $7 million from its ICO. ICO Hacks: Manipulated...
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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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...
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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...
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