District Judge Forms Blockchain Law Study Group in South Korea A group of judges, lawmakers and industry experts in South Korea are forming a new law society to discuss legal issues surrounding blockchain.… Read More
As No-Deal Brexit Looms, UK Blockchain Startups Are Weighing Options The U.K. is on the cusp of leaving the E.U., sparking concern for blockchain startups working within a government-run regulatory sandbox.… Read More
Ohio Becomes Latest US State to Legally Recognize Blockchain Data The U.S. state of Ohio has joined Arizona in legally recognizing data stored and transacted on blockchain.… Read More
Dubai Plans to ‘Disrupt’ Its Own Legal System with Blockchain Dubai is planning to develop what it calls a “Court of the Blockchain” as part of a wider push for smart government operations. … Read More
Korean Government Seeks to Strip Tax Perks From Crypto Exchanges Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea may soon lose eligibility for tax benefits currently granted to smaller companies and startups.… Read More
Korean Regulator Urges Haste on Crypto Bill After Exchange Hacks An executive at the Financial Services Commission has called on politicians to pass a bill regulating cryptocurrency exchanges “as soon as possible.”… Read More
UK Begins Research on Law Reform for Use of Blockchain Smart Contracts The U.K. Law Commission has launched research investigating reforms that would bring legal clarity to the use of blockchain-based smart contracts.… Read More
Report: Korean Political Parties to Propose New Crypto Laws Lawmakers in South Korea are said to be racing to make laws to regulate the sector.… Read More
Romania Drafts Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies Romania has drafted an emergency ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency issuing.… Read More
Court Says India’s Crypto Exchange Bank Account Ban Will Continue India’s central bank won a key victory in court this week. … Read More