Crypto and Laws

• Gemini’s Winklevoss Twins Believe Bitcoin’s Future Lies in Regulation

  11 hours ago Crypto and Laws CryptoSlate 91

  Bitcoin evangelists and Gemini founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss believe cryptocurrency has a “bright future,” given banking-style regulations...

• Italy: EU Regulation on the Abuse of Markets Implemented

  19 hours ago Crypto and Laws Library of Congress 173

  (Jan. 15, 2019) On September 29, 2018, new legislation implementing an EU regulation concerning the abuse of markets entered into force in Italy....

• Busting the Myth of Public Blockchains for Business

  1 day ago Crypto and Laws Richard Gendal Blog 145

  It’s time to talk about transaction finality. Last week’s 51% attack demonstrates that Ethereum is not ready for business A belief took hold...

• France Adopts Emergency Economic Measures in Response to “Yellow Vest” Protests

  1 day ago Crypto and Laws Library of Congress 152

  (Jan. 14, 2019) On December 24, 2018, the French government adopted a law of “emergency economic and social measures” in response to...

• Florida Congressman Says Cryptocurrencies Should Not Be Regulated by the SEC

  2 days ago Crypto and Laws CryptoSlate 338

  Digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, should not be regulated by the SEC and should be left to the jurisdiction of the CFTC, according to...

• European Banking Authority Calls for New Unified Legislation Regarding Crypto Assets

  4 days ago Crypto and Laws CryptoSlate 397

  The European Banking Authority has published its assessment of laws regarding crypto assets and urged the European Commission to draw new pan-EU...

• Mexico: Convention on the Application of the Principles of the Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively Ratified

  4 days ago Crypto and Laws Library of Congress 364

  (Jan. 11, 2019) On November 23, 2018, Mexico ratified an International Labor Organization (ILO) convention known as the Convention Concerning the...

• China: Criminal Procedure Law Amended to Allow Criminal Trials in Absentia in Corruption Cases

  5 days ago Crypto and Laws Library of Congress 169

  (Jan. 10, 2019) On October 26, 2018, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China...

• Sweden: Animal Protection Ordinance Takes Effect, Prohibiting Circus Animals

  6 days ago Crypto and Laws Library of Congress 170

  (Jan. 9, 2019) On January 1, 2019, a new Animal Welfare Protection Ordinance took effect in Sweden. ( Djurskyddsförordning Svensk...

• France: National Medication Safety Agency to Consider Experimenting with Legalized Medical Cannabis

  1 week ago Crypto and Laws Library of Congress 148

  (Jan. 8, 2019) The French agency in charge of evaluating the efficacy and safety of pharmaceutical products, L’Agence nationale de...

• European Union: European Court of Justice Rules on German Public Broadcasting Contribution

  1 week ago Crypto and Laws Library of Congress 184

  (Jan. 7, 2019) On December 13, 2018, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held that a “contribution” required to be paid by all German...

• Big Bankers Say Cryptocurrencies Do Not Pose a Threat to Global Financial Stability

  1 week ago Crypto and Laws CryptoSlate 283

  The Financial Stability Board, a global inter-governmental body with over 20 member countries, has ruled that virtual currencies are not a threat...

• Japan: Supreme Court Decides Registered Owner of Car Responsible for Damages Caused by Actual Owner

  1 week ago Crypto and Laws Library of Congress 211

  (Jan. 3, 2019) On December 17, 2018, the Supreme Court of Japan held the registered owner of a car liable for the personal injury caused by the...

• Reserve Bank of India Shelves State-Backed Cryptocurrency

  1 week ago Crypto and Laws CryptoSlate 349

  The Reserve Bank of India has shelved its plan to launch a digital currency amidst increased government pressure and concerns around money...

• United States: Federal Appellate Court Rejects Suit to Hold Bank Liable for Soldier’s Death by Iranian Explosive in Iraq

  1 week ago Crypto and Laws Library of Congress 246

  (Jan. 2, 2019) The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss plaintiff Rhonda...

• India Stalls Cryptocurrency Regulations, Uncertainty Continues

  2 weeks ago Crypto and Laws CryptoSlate 287

  India’s government has continued its “undecided” stance on regulation around the cryptocurrency ecosystem. No timeline was promised by Pon...

• China: Rules on Tax Deduction for Elderly Support Released

  2 weeks ago Crypto and Laws Library of Congress 145

  (Dec. 31, 2018) On December 22, 2018, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China) released the Interim Measures on...

• U.S. Federal Reserve Doesn’t Like the Idea of a Government Cryptocurrency

  2 weeks ago Crypto and Laws CryptoSlate 262

  The Federal Reserve Board governor is still not fond of the idea of central bank digital currencies, despite the fact that the reserve is equipped...