Regulators

Netherlands’ Central Bank Issues Binance Warning

The Dutch central bank joined the ranks of regulators issuing warnings about the crypto exchange's activities.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 August 2021

State of Crypto: What’s Next for the OCC?

The OCC published a number of crypto-friendly pieces of guidance last year. The next head of this banking regulator could undo this work.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2021
Newsletters

State of Crypto: How SEC Chair Gary Gensler Could Differ From Predecessor Jay Clayton

Gary Gensler will testify before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee today for a confirmation hearing on his nomination to lead the SEC.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2021
CoinFlash

Swedish Regulator Warns Consumers Over Crypto Investment Product Risks

The Financial Supervisory Authority said investment products such as bitcoin ETPs carry "significant" risk for consumers.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 February 2021
Goldman Sachs

Ex-Goldman CEO Blankfein Says Governments Would Likely Try to Shut Down Bitcoin if It Becomes Too Successful

Blankfein misrepresented bitcoin's traceability and falsely claimed users are blind to their counter-parties.

News  ·  26 January 2021
Podcasts

A Crypto Ally as Top US Bank Regulator?

President Trump has nominated former Coinbase counsel Brian Brooks to a full five-year term as Comptroller of the Currency, but will he be confirmed in time?

People  ·  19 November 2020
CoinFlash

Leaked Docs Reveal How Binance Dealt With US Regulations: Report

Crypto trading colossus Binance created a corporate plan for profiting from the U.S. market while avoiding regulatory scrutiny, Forbes reported Thursday, citing a 2018 document it obtained.

News  ·  29 October 2020
Regulators

How US States Are, and Aren’t, Easing Crypto Firms’ Compliance Burden

CSBS will make it easier for crypto companies to prove they’re in compliance with state regulations, but they’ll still have to apply for each state’s license first.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2020
Banks

‘Inherently Borderless’: Acting OCC Chief Talks Crypto, State Licenses and DeFi

“My job here is not to protect incumbents,” says acting Comptroller of the Currency (and Coinbase veteran) Brian Brooks of his fintech-forward agenda.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 June 2020
Regulation

SEC Commissioner Fears ‘Heel-Dragging’ Will Stifle Crypto Innovation

SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce is worried that the regulators are moving too slowly for the crypto ecosystem.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 May 2019
Regulation

China’s Foreign Exchange Regulator Piloting Blockchain in Trade Finance

The agency that regulates and manages China's foreign exchange reserves will trial a blockchain system addressing inefficiencies in cross-border trade.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 April 2019
Scams

Belgian Government Issues Cryptocurrency Fraud Warning

Belgium's top financial regulator has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency scams.

Markets  ·  6 September 2018
Europe

Blockchain Is ‘Revolutionary,’ Says German Finance Regulator Chief

The president of BaFin thinks blockchain-based applications are "revolutionary" and could turn the entire financial sector "upside down."

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2018
Exchanges

Thailand Targets New Crypto Taxes While Others Move to Ease Burdens

A weekly roundup of regulatory moves by different nations and agencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 May 2018
Bitcoin

Blockchain Needs Centralization, Says Chinese SEC Official

An official from China's Securities Regulatory Commission has said complete decentralization is not the best way to reap blockchain's benefits.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018