Convertible virtual currency is increasingly equated with the notion of real currency. Indeed, the increased acceptance of virtual currency as a payment method among retailers and consumers, the ...

Louisiana has become the first state to follow New York's lead in issuing a crypto-specific license, accepting Louisiana Virtual Currency Business Activity (VCBA) license applications as of January 1, ...

The Norwegian Consumer Council has teamed up with nearly two dozen other consumer protection agencies to call for mass regulation of the billion-dollar virtual currency market. Gaming currently is, ...

The bill originally limited kiosk transactions for new customers to $500 per day and for existing customers to $1,000 per day. The bill passed the House unanimously, was amended by the Senate, then ...

On April 20, 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (“DoBS”) issued a policy statement (“Policy Statement”) to “clarify” that the Department’s interpretation of the term “money” ...

Football is not just a game anymore; it is a worldwide phenomenon that has surpassed the barriers of physical stadiums and is now taking over the digital space as we speak. This becomes especially ...

Attorney J. Dax Hansen is a partner at Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle. With contributions from his colleagues Andrew H. Grant and Kirk Soderquist, he has written an interesting legal perspective on the ...

Virtual currencies are common forms of financial activity. A quarter into the 21st century, the average individual has become aware of (and often comfortable using) things like Apple Pay, digital ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Whatever your go-to online game, the chances are that these ...

On April 25th, the FBI’s Detroit Field Office, with assistance from the Virtual Currency Response Team (VCRT), the Cyber Police Department and Main Investigation Departments of the National Police of ...

Discord is beta testing "Discord Orbs," allowing users to earn virtual currency through Quests. Discord Orbs can be spent on digital goods like badges and Discord Nitro passes. Discord has recently ...

In an era where children are increasingly connected to technology, the need to protect their online safety has never been more urgent. The internet offers incredible educational opportunities and ...