Lawyers working within the jurisdiction of Washington, D.C., can now accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment for legal services. Disclosure The leader in blockchain news, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and...
A German shareholder body has accused “Big Four” auditor Ernst & Young (EY) of failing to spot a $2.1 billion black hole in Wirecard’s books soon enough. Shareholders’ association SdK filed criminal damages against EY Friday for not flagging...
Divisive crypto industry businessman Craig Wright is heading to a jury trial in a case that revolves around billions of dollars in bitcoin. The move to trial comes after the legal team for the estate of David Kleiman, Wright’s...
South Korea’s central bank is moving ahead with research into digital currencies as it sets up a legal panel to advise on possible regulatory sticking points. Per an article in The Korea Times on Monday, the Bank of Korea...
The Blockchain Association has filed a “friend-of-the-court” brief in the ongoing legal case between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and messaging startup Kik, arguing the firm’s kin token is not a security. The advocacy group argues that...
A federal judge said Craig Wright’s objection to handing over crucial evidence regarding billions in bitcoin left her “puzzled,” as he seemed to be arguing the court should “blindly accept” everything he says. District Judge Beth Bloom overruled Wright’s...
Two men accused of defrauding investors of $722 million in a crypto mining pool scam have requested an early release from jail on the grounds the coronavirus poses a risk to their health. In emergency motions for release to...
When choosing a name for your crypto project, it’s a really good idea to Google it first. The latest to have apparently fallen at that hurdle is a group of Steem community members who recently opted to form a...
Singapore’s Court of Appeals has ruled against digital currency exchange Quoine in a landmark case relating to a breach of contract when the platform unlawfully reversed seven trades. The Straits Times reported the case marks the first of its...
French officials have charged Alexander Vinnik, the alleged operator of an exchange that laundered millions of dollars for criminals, with multiple counts including extortion and money laundering. According to a report by Bloomberg on Tuesday, Vinnik was interviewed by...