Regulation

Regulation

Abra App to Restrict Services for US Users Over Regulatory Issues

Crypto investment app Abra is cutting back the crypto options for U.S. customers citing "regulatory uncertainty and restrictions" in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 July 2019
Regulation

In First, SEC Clears Blockchain Gaming Startup to Sell Ethereum Tokens

The SEC has issued a no-action letter to Pocketful of Quarters (PoQ), a gaming startup looking to issue tokens on ethereum.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 July 2019
Regulation

Bancor Raised $153 Million and Found Actual Users. Why Did Its Price Tank?

Bancor raised $153 million as one of the top initial coin offerings of 2017. With its BNT token trading near all-time lows, here's an update on the project.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 July 2019
Bitcoin

US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Thinks Outlook for Bitcoin Is Bleak

Secretary Steven Mnuchin said, "I will personally not be loaded up on bitcoin in 10 years.”

Markets  ·  24 July 2019
Europe

Facebook Libra Hasn’t Responded to Information Request: Swiss Watchdog

Facebook hasn't responded to a request by Switzerland’s data privacy regulator for more details on Libra, despite the project being based in Geneva.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2019
Regulation

New NYDFS Division to Oversee Licensing for Cryptocurrency Startups

The Research and Innovation Division will include an in-house team that supervises cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  23 July 2019
Exchanges

Circle Moves Exchange Operations Offshore With New Bermuda Office

Circle is moving the majority of its Poloniex exchange operations offshore, citing a "lack of regulatory frameworks" in the U.S.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 July 2019
Europe

UK Lawmakers May Probe Facebook Libra Over Privacy, Fraud

A parliamentary committee worries about Facebook holding financial details on its potentially billions of Libra users.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 July 2019
Regulation

FINRA Extends Deadline for Firms to Report Crypto Activity

The self-regulatory body for brokers and exchanges has quietly extended its deadline for member firms to report their crypto activity.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 July 2019
Bitcoin

Could Donald Trump Ban Bitcoin?

He can try, argues Noelle Acheson – but the risk he might succeed is outweighed by the benefits of the heightened conversation.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 July 2019
Regulation

New Jersey Takes Online Market to Court Over 2018 Crypto Token Sale

The U.S. state of New Jersey is taking legal action over alleged securities violations by blockchain rental marketplace Pocketinns.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 July 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Under Investigation by CFTC: Bloomberg

Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being probed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission over client trades, Bloomberg says.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 July 2019
Regulation

Facebook Libra Risks to Financial Stability Demand ‘Highest’ Regulatory Standards, Says G7

The G7 group of nations has warned of the threat posed by stablecoins such as Facebook's Libra and set out draft recommendations for regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2019
Japan

Japan Has FATF Green Light to Create ‘SWIFT Network’ for Crypto: Report

Japan is said to be leading the creation of an international cryptocurrency payments network similar to banking network SWIFT.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2019
Regulation

Watch Today’s Facebook Libra Hearing at the House Financial Services Committee

Watch the live webcast of the House Financial Services Committee hearing on Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 July 2019