Crypto and Laws
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Kraken offers refunds to crypto exchange traders hit by ETH price fall
Crypto giant Kraken has been offering refunds to traders hit with heavy losses as a result of a sharp dip in the price of Ether (ETH) on the...
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China: Multiple Areas of Criminal Law Changing under New Amendment
(Feb. 26, 2021) On December 26, 2020, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) of the People’s Republic of China...
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Kentucky lawmaker proposes extending clean energy incentives to crypto miners
Proposed legislation in Kentucky would, if approved, make crypto mines in the state eligible for incentives awarded to clean-energy facilities....
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United Kingdom: Export of King George III Watch Temporarily Banned in Hopes Bridgerton Interest Will Help Raise Funds to Keep It in UK
(Feb. 26, 2021) On January 29, 2021, Minister for Digital and Culture Caroline Dinenage, upon the advice of the Reviewing Committee of the...
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A comprehensive regulatory overview of Switzerland
Quick Take Switzerland has made many advances in recent years to provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. Recent...
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Ethereum’s biggest mining pools take opposing stances on EIP-1559 plan
Two of the three largest Ethereum mining pools are the latest to take a public stance on Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP)-1559, a proposed...
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Brazil: Federal Senate Approves Inter-American Convention Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Related Forms of Intolerance
(Feb. 26, 2021) On February 10, 2021, the Brazilian Federal Senate unanimously approved Legislative Decree No. 562/2020 ( PDL No. 562, de 2020...
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Coinbase S-1 First Impressions: The Block Research
Quick Take Coinbase reported net income of ~$322 million in 2020 on total revenue of $1.28 billion About $1.1 billion (86%) of its revenue...
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Bitcoin’s price falls below $45,000
Bitcoin's price has slid below $45,000, resulting in a nearly 15% drop in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin was trading at around $52,000 yesterday...
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Kraken said to be raising new funding at over $10 billion valuation: report
Crypto exchange-operator Kraken is reportedly seeking to rake in new cash from a raise that could value the firm above $10 billion. As per...
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What the heck is a Hashmask?
Quick Take A new non-fungible token (NFT) project, Hashmasks, is entrancing collectors with its colorful and mysterious works of art. The...
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Crypto investment firm Arca files with SEC to create a bitcoin trust
Crypto investment firm Arca is moving ahead with plans to create a bitcoin trust, according to a Thursday filing published by the U.S....
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Coinbase Company Intelligence Report
Quick Take This research report is part of a new series produced by The Block Research to provide insights and due diligence on some of the...
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Bids for digital artist Beeple’s 5000-day collection are nearing $2 million in Christie’s auction
A collection of artwork created by popular digital artist Beeple has already received a bid of nearly $1.8 million in an auction hosted by British...
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Crypto custodian and bank Anchorage raises $80 million in a Series C funding round
Cryptocurrency custodian and banking company Anchorage announced Thursday that it raised $80 million in a Series C funding round. The round was...