Regulation

Regulation

BitMEX Founder’s Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi

The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market.

People  ·  24 November 2020
Regulation

CipherTrace Says Homeland Security Work Gave Rise to Monero-Tracking Patent Filings

CipherTrace has filed two patent applications it claims offer technologies that could help authorities in tracking monero transactions.

Tech  ·  23 November 2020
Exchanges

Dutch Crypto Exchange Adds Extra Verification Measures Citing ‘Disproportionate’ Central Bank Requirements

The exchange said it must now ask users for extra information such as the purpose of bitcoin purchases.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 November 2020
Regulation

Custodian Anchorage Seeks Charter From Crypto-Friendly US Bank Regulator OCC

If its application is approved, Anchorage would be the first crypto company to get a national bank charter.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 November 2020
Regulation

China’s Crypto Miners Struggle to Pay Power Bills as Regulators Clamp Down on OTC Desks

Miners in China have reportedly been struggling to pay for electricity after authorities started cracking down on OTC brokers in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 November 2020
Regulation

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Stepping Down at End of Year

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton will leave his role at the end of this year.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 November 2020
Regulation

Russian Ministry Moves to Soften Requirements for Crypto Tax Reporting

Russia's Ministry of Finance has proposed legal amendments that would relax planned tax requirements for crypto holders, if passed.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 November 2020
CoinFlash

New Jersey Moves Closer to Crypto License With Introduction of Senate Bill

New Jersey has inched closer to implementing its own "BitLicense."

News  ·  9 November 2020
IPOs

Shanghai, Hong Kong Stock Exchanges Pause Ant Group IPO Over Regulatory Concerns

Ant Group's IPO has been suspended on both the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges due to significant changes in China's regulatory environment for fintech firms.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 November 2020
Regulation

Hong Kong’s Securities Watchdog May Soon Regulate All Crypto Trading Platforms

Hong Kong's government is set to change the rules for cryptocurrency firms operating within the city jurisdiction, according to remarks made Tuesday.

News  ·  3 November 2020
CoinFlash

Cayman Islands Announces Legal Framework in Bid to Attract Crypto Businesses

The Cayman Islands is building a regulatory framework for "virtual asset service providers" with some measures already enacted.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 November 2020
Regulation

Library of Congress Reports Surge in Crypto Law Searches

The surge comes as America's largest library rolls out a crypto regulatory guide.

News  ·  30 October 2020
Regulation

Ripple Eyeing Move to London Over XRP-Friendly Stance, CEO Says

It would be "advantageous for Ripple to operate in the U.K.,” said Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

Business  ·  23 October 2020
Cryptocurrency

PayPal Pledges to Bring Crypto to 26M Merchants, Confirming Market Entry

The New York Department of Financial Services license allows PayPal to offer cryptocurrency buying and selling through a partnership with Paxos.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 October 2020
Coinbase

Ex-Coinbase, BitFlyer Lawyer Joins Anderson Kill

Hailey Lennon joins a team of 10 other lawyers who practice in the space, including Stephen Palley, Preston Byrne, and Bob Cornish.

Business  ·  19 October 2020