Texas

Regulation

Texas Halts Crypto Banking Operation over Regulatory Violations

A Texas financial regulator has issued a cease-and-desist order, this time to decentralized banking platform AriseBank.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2018
Token Sale

Texas Regulator Orders BitConnect to Call Off Token Sale

The Texas State Securities Board ordered BitConnect to halt its upcoming token sale, which the regulator deemed an unregistered securities offering.

Markets  ·  5 January 2018
Bitcoin Mining

Texas Slaps Bitcoin Investment Firm With Cease-and-Desist

Texas has obtained a cease-and-desist order against an investment firm it says is unlawfully pitching bitcoin mining investment plans in the state.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 December 2017
Regulation

Texas Congressman: Cryptocurrenices Must Not Enable Terrorists

A Texas Congressman is seeking to make public his views on cryptocurrency regulation following a hearing in Washington.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 July 2017
Regulation

Texas Lawmaker Proposes Constitutional Right to Own Bitcoin

A Texas lawmaker has put forward a proposed constitutional amendment that would protect the right to own and use digital currencies like bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 March 2017
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange itBit to End Services in Texas

Bitcoin company itBit has ceased operation in Texas, once thought of as one of the most bitcoin friendly states in the United States.

Tech  ·  8 April 2016
Regulation

5 US States Poised to Promote Bitcoin-Friendly Regulation

In America, states are given leeway to pass their own laws. Which states could be helpful to bitcoin?

Policy & regulation  ·  31 August 2014
Bitcoin

Coincove Launches With Plan to Become ‘Coinbase of Mexico’

The startup now provides the Mexican market with a wallet and exchange service, converting peso bank transfers into bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 May 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Rumours, Court Cases and Taxing Times

Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 April 2014
Exchanges

New Texas Memorandum Outlines Initial Bitcoin Exchange Guidelines

A new memorandum from the Texas Department of Banking clarifies regulatory rules for state bitcoin exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 April 2014
Regulation

Texas Regulators Warn About Risks of ‘Trendy’ Digital Currencies

Regulators in Texas have warned investors about 'trendy' digital currency investments, saying they are better for younger people.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 March 2014