Regulations

Regulation

CFTC Chair Giancarlo Hints at What’s Holding Back Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures

Speaking generally about crypto regulation, the CFTC’s chairman offered clues about the delay at bitcoin futures exchange Bakkt.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 April 2019
Regulation

Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Calls for ‘Clear Guidelines’ on Crypto

U.S. presidential hopeful Andrew Yang has laid out his campaign's policy position on cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 April 2019
Regulation

Crypto Startups Barred from Indian Central Bank Fintech Sandbox

The Reserve Bank of India is setting up a regulatory sandbox for fintech startups – but crypto projects are excluded.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 April 2019
Bitcoin

Iran Could Ban Bitcoin for Payments, Central Bank Report Suggests

The Iranian central bank has drafted a new report outlining cryptocurrency regulations in the country.

Markets  ·  29 January 2019
Regulation

Stablecoin Issuers May Need Licenses in Texas, Unlike Most Crypto Startups

A new memo by the Texas Department of Banking notes that stablecoins may fall under the state's definition of "money" and therefore would be subject to money transmission laws.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 January 2019
Switzerland

Switzerland to Regulate Blockchain Within Existing Financial Laws

Switzerland's government plans to accommodate the blockchain sector within existing financial laws, but with a few tweaks.

Markets  ·  17 December 2018
Ether

The CFTC Wants to Learn More About Ethereum

The CFTC has published a request for input to learn more about ethereum and its underlying blockchain network.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 2018
Regulation

Treasury Official: Global Regulators Must Follow US Lead in Crypto Enforcement

U.S. Treasury Department Under Secretary Sigal Mandelker called for global efforts to police malicious actors' use of cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2018
Regulation

G20 Leaders Pledge Crypto-Asset Regulation After Buenos Aires Meeting

G20 leaders declared that they would regulate crypto to mitigate financial crimes in a statement after this weekend's summit.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 December 2018
Regulation

DOJ’s Rosenstein: Regulators Can’t Let Criminals ‘Hide Behind’ Crypto

Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein called for a multinational approach to regulating cryptocurrencies Sunday.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 November 2018
Regulation

Taiwanese Lawmaker Proposes New Business Category for Crypto Startups

Taiwanese legislator Jason Hsu wants the island to create a new business category for cryptocurrency activities, he said Friday.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 October 2018
Regulation

The SEC Is Setting Up a New Division to Talk to ICO Startups

The SEC's new FinHub is being launched with the aim of facilitating interactions with fintech startups, including ICO issuers.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 October 2018
Regulation

US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify ICO Regulations

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking SEC chair Jay Clayton to provide clarity on when token sales are classified as securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2018
Regulation

A Major Regulatory Effort Is Brewing to Revive the US ICO Market

More than 80 representatives from a variety of cryptocurrency projects and companies spent four hours calling for clarity around ICOs and tokens.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 September 2018
Regulation

US Congressman Drafts Bills to Aid Blockchain Development

U.S. Representative Tom Emmer plans to introduce three blockchain-focused bills to Congress in the coming weeks aimed at spurring development.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 September 2018