U.S. Developments -
Litigation -
New York Resident Indicted for Duping Investors with Fake ICO Scam -
On November 6, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced a wire fraud charge...more
11/15/2019
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Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
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Securities Violations ,
Smart Contracts ,
Token Sales ,
Trading Platforms ,
Value-Added Tax (VAT) ,
Virtual Currency
U.S. Developments -
Veritaseum Founder Provides Response to Asset Freeze Order -
Responding to an emergency application filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall of the United States...more
8/29/2019
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Drug Trafficking ,
Enforcement Actions ,
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Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
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Supreme Court of India
Taxpayers should take prompt action to assess their situation, yet move carefully before making representations or filings to the IRS.
Over the past month, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has sent letters to over ten...more
8/21/2019
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Virtual Currency ,
Warning Letters
CFTC Plans Public Meeting Addressing Fintech, Including Blockchain Technology -
On March 27, 2019, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Technology Advisory Committee will host a public meeting at the CFTC...more
3/15/2019
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Uniform Law Commission (ULC)