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In our “Legal” section, we cover regulations, compliance issues, and legal developments related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Here you will find information about crypto laws, government policies, and the regulatory landscape affecting digital assets. Read the “Legal” section on ForkNews to stay informed about the legal side of the crypto industry.

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502018-12-28

$3 million in stolen electricity = $14.5 million in Bitcoin

A Taiwanese miner surnamed Yang was recently arrested and accused by authorities of illegally mining 100 million yuan ($14,500,000) in cryptocurrency. Young used $3.2 million in stolen electricity to power the mining rig.

Mining, Legal
612018-12-28

The law firm will sue the creator of the pyramid

The American law firm Silver Miller, which specializes in cryptocurrency investments, filed a lawsuit against investor Jeremy Spence, who, according to its representatives, operated a cryptocurrency pyramid and misled investors.

Legal, Security
642018-12-27

Judge rules in favor of Bithumb after $355 thousand hack

A South Korean court ruled in favor of the exchange Bithumb after one of its users' account was hacked and he sued for $355,000 in losses. This sets a dangerous precedent for all future decisions regarding lawsuits against crypto exchanges.

Legal, Stock
522018-12-12

The former CEO of Mt.Gox is turning 10 years old

Prosecutors on Wednesday proposed a 10-year prison sentence for former CEO of Mt.Gox - the world's former largest cryptocurrency exchange - Mark Karpeles.

Legal, Events
432018-11-21

Spanish tax authorities demand tax from cryptocurrency owners

Efforts by Spanish tax officials to identify cryptocurrency holders are beginning to pay off. After investigating several firms, the Treasury is looking to introduce a new cryptocurrency tax.

Regulation, Legal
362018-11-03

Legal aspects when buying real estate with cryptocurrency

Nowadays you can buy everything, or almost everything, with cryptocurrency. And you need to protect yourself when it comes to such serious things as the purchase and sale of real estate, and most importantly, what rules should be followed when drawing up such contracts. It is in the legal aspects of transactions for “cryptocurrency” that we will try to understand our material today. For there is no absolute recipe in nature, but there are some ideas in this regard, taking into acco...

Legal
502018-10-08

Swiss crypto valley or the state at the helm of Blockchain innovation

From time immemorial, quiet Switzerland has been associated with the world’s most delicious chocolate, quality watches and, of course, developed banking. But it looks like this list can now be replenished with the country’s incredibly successful breakthrough in the crypto industry over the past 3 years. And there is an absolutely logical explanation for this order of things. This is the canton of Zug or the so-called Crypto Valley.

Legal, Blockchain, Banks
362018-09-13

Brooklyn Court Rules SEC Rules Apply to Initial Coin Offerings

A Brooklyn federal judge made a decision that could be decisive for the cryptocurrency sector, ruling that SEC rules apply to initial token offerings.

Legal
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