Regulation

Regulation

SEC Settles Charges With Crypto Token Issuers Accused of Fraud

The SEC settled charges with two individuals accused of selling unregistered securities with the Bitqy and BitqyM token sales.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 August 2019
Regulation

Facebook’s Libra Project Launches Bug Bounty With $10,000 Max Reward

The Libra Association will pay up to $10,000 to independent security researchers who find bugs in the Libra blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 August 2019
Regulation

UK Central Bank Chief Sees Digital Currency Displacing US Dollar as Global Reserve

BOE governor Mark Carney called on Friday for the creation of a wholly digital alternative to the U.S. dollar.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 August 2019
Regulation

Tensions Rising at Facebook Libra as Backers Consider Quitting: Report

Several backers of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project are said to be considering backing out due to growing "pushback" from regulators.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 August 2019
Regulation

SEC Approves Blockchain Tech Startup Securitize to Record Stock Transfers

Token issuance tech provider Securitize has registered as a transfer agent with the SEC, a move it says will boost blockchain adoption.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 August 2019
Regulation

US Secretary of State Says Crypto Should Be Regulated Like SWIFT

Michael Pompeo has said he believes that cryptocurrencies should be regulated in the same way as electronic financial transactions.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 August 2019
Europe

Facebook Libra Already Facing an EU Antitrust Probe: Report

Facebook is reportedly already under investigation by the EU over antitrust issues related to its Libra cryptocurrency project.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 August 2019
Regulation

Blockchain Firm Veritaseum Calls for Assets to Be Unfrozen in SEC Response

Veritaseum has officially responded to the SEC's claims it sold illegal securities and called for its funds to be unfrozen to protect investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 August 2019
Regulation

It Took 18 Months, But This Blockchain Securities Firm Got the Nod From FINRA

FINRA has approved iownit as a broker-dealer, clearing the firm to offer digital securities on a private Hyperledger blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 August 2019
Regulation

Israeli Regulator to Fast Track 2,000 Fintech License Applications

Over 2,000 fintech and blockchain-businesses are currently seeking licenses from the federal regulator

Policy & regulation  ·  19 August 2019
Europe

US Lawmakers to Discuss Facebook Libra on Swiss Visit: Report

Congresswoman Maxine Waters and other U.S. lawmakers will discuss Facebook's crypto project with the Swiss data privacy chief this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 August 2019
Regulation

Bakkt Says It’s ‘Cleared to Launch’ Bitcoin Futures Next Month

Bakkt says it will launch Sept. 23 after receiving a trust charter through the New York State Department of Financial Services.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 August 2019
Exchanges

Binance’s US Arm to Go Live ‘Within Two Months,’ CEO Says

The dedicated U.S. arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance should go live by November, according to CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao.

Markets  ·  16 August 2019
Regulation

Nevada Crypto ATM Operators Now Require Money Transmission License

Nevada abruptly changed its regulatory stance on cryptocurrency kiosks, alarming many providers.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 August 2019
Regulation

Blockchain Firm Settles With SEC Over Unregistered $6.3 Million SAFT

A healthcare-focused blockchain firm has settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over its 2017-2018 SAFT offering.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 August 2019