# New digital dispute rules aim to keep crypto disagreements out of court

# New digital dispute rules aim to keep crypto disagreements out of court

“# New digital dispute rules aim to keep crypto disagreements out of court ” A British government-sanctioned task force has proposed a dispute resolution framework that would keep cryptocurrency and smart contract disagreements out of the courts. A 14-page report published by LawTechUK’s “U.K. Jurisdiction Taskforce” puts forward new Digital Dispute Resolution Rules that aim…

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# EU regulators reportedly scrutinize Binance  over securities law compliance

# EU regulators reportedly scrutinize Binance over securities law compliance

“# EU regulators reportedly scrutinize Binance over securities law compliance ” Cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s latest product — digital stock tokens representing fractions of equity shares like Tesla and Coinbase — is reportedly being studied by European and British regulators over its possible non-compliance with securities laws. A new report from the Financial Times claims that…

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# Despite scams, Australian securities regulator keen to support crypto industry

# Despite scams, Australian securities regulator keen to support crypto industry

“# Despite scams, Australian securities regulator keen to support crypto industry ” The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, or ASIC, has expressed its desire to support the crypto industry, noting the challenges associated with regulating innovative technologies. Speaking as part of a panel during Australian Blockchain Week on April 22, ASIC commissioner Cathie Armour described…

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# Expert explains why Britain needs a digital pound

# Expert explains why Britain needs a digital pound

“# Expert explains why Britain needs a digital pound ” The United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the launch of a CBDC task force this week, bringing together the Bank of England and Her Majesty’s Treasury to coordinate the exploration of a potential central bank digital currency. Depending on the feedback received from various areas…

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# ICO fraudster pleads guilty to m Covid-relief loan scam

# ICO fraudster pleads guilty to $7m Covid-relief loan scam

“# ICO fraudster pleads guilty to $7m Covid-relief loan scam ” A 24-year-old New York resident has pleaded guilty to acquiring more than $7 million in Covid-19 relief through fraudulent loan applications and misleading investors in a fraudulent initial coin offering during 2018. According to an April 20 announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice,…

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