Regulation

Regulation

Canada’s Financial Crimes Watchdog Gets Ready for FATF Compliance

Canada’s financial crimes watchdog is preparing to implement its broad new virtual currency oversight powers ahead of the Financial Action Task Force’s June 2020 deadline.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 March 2020
Regulation

Overstock Hit by Two More SEC Subpoenas in December

The bitcoin-friendly retail company and the parent of security token marketplace tZERO says it was again subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission at the end of 2019.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 March 2020
Regulation

SEC Proposal Could (Eventually) Unleash Security Token Sales

Companies looking to raise funds via security token offerings (STOs) might soon get some relief from regulatory burdens in the U.S.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2020
Regulation

Crypto Payments Firm Halts Operations Citing Singapore’s New Regulatory Regime

Singapore-based Coinpip said it has "suspended operations" while it looks at becoming licensed under new AML rules.

Business  ·  13 March 2020
Regulation

New York Regulator Tells Crypto Firms to Develop Coronavirus Contingency Plans

NYDFS is asking all crypto firms operating in New York to prepare detailed plans in case day-to-day operations are disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 March 2020
Regulation

French Financial Regulator Suggests Europewide Security Token Sandbox

France’s top securities watchdog has proposed that all of Europe adopt a “Digital Lab” sandbox to support the creation of security token offering regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2020
Regulation

The Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 Is ‘Dead on Arrival,’ Washington Tells Sponsors

The "Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire" and Metal Pay's CEO worked on an omnibus crypto regulatory bill introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.). This is what the industry thinks.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2020
Exchanges

tZero-Affiliated Firm Hopes SEC Will Pass Updated Proposal for Security Token Platform

The Boston Options Exchange modified its plan to launch a security token exchange, increasing its required market makers and bringing its listing standards closer to the NYSE's.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 March 2020
Regulation

The Dangerous Truth About India’s Cryptocurrency Verdict

An only-partial court victory and the possibility of legislation banning crypto mean the industry’s legal status in India remains vulnerable.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2020
Exchanges

India’s Central Bank Plans to Fight Supreme Court Crypto Ruling

The Reserve Bank of India reportedly plans to return to the supreme court to ask for a review of a ruling that overturned its ban on banking access for crypto firms.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2020
Exchanges

How the Bitcoin Market Changed Since 2017’s Bull Run

Regulation-friendly infrastructure makes 2020's bitcoin market stand out from the Wild West of 2017.

Business  ·  5 March 2020
Regulation

UK Finance Watchdog Warns Against ‘Unauthorized’ Crypto Exchange BitMEX

The Financial Conduct Authority said BitMEX had been targeting U.K. consumers without approval.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 March 2020
DeFi

Crypto Exchange Huobi’s DeFi-Focused Blockchain Released in Public Beta

The exchange is eyeing use cases for its tech across areas such as tokenized asset issuance, payments, identity verification and lending.

Tech  ·  2 March 2020
Regulation

Steven Seagal Settles Token-Touting Charges With SEC Over 2018 ICO

Martial artist and actor Steven Seagal was charged with not declaring payments related to his promotion of a token launched by Bitcoiin2Gen.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2020
Regulation

Malta’s Financial Watchdog Highlights Obstacles to Security Tokens After Industry Consultation

The Malta Financial Services Authority released a statement on Tuesday, unveiling industry recommendations on security token offerings within the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2020