US & Canada

Regulation

SEC Chief Got Into ‘Heated’ Debate on Crypto

A newly released transcript from an SEC roundtable showcases the passionate discussion around crypto within the agency.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 August 2018
Regulation

The SEC’s Hester Peirce Isn’t a Bitcoin Champion, Just a Regulatory Realist

Regulators like the SEC shouldn't be acting as gatekeepers to new technologies like bitcoin, according to Commissioner Hester Peirce.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 August 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Taps Regulation Veteran for Crypto Compliance Chief

Coinbase has announced the appointment of its latest chief compliance officer as it moves to become a licensed broker-dealer.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 July 2018
Mining

Another US County Hits Pause on Crypto Mining Power Requests

Franklin, Washington State, is the latest U.S. county to have suspended new utility applications from crypto mining farms over spiking power demands.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 July 2018
Regulation

A Blueprint for Reforming the Crypto Token Market

The Token Alliance, a Chamber of Digital Commerce initiative, has laid out guidelines for how token sponsors and regulators can meet in the middle.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2018
Regulation

Winklevoss Brothers Bitcoin ETF Rejected By SEC for Second Time

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again rejected an effort by investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to list a bitcoin ETF.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 July 2018
Regulation

South Carolina Ends Cease & Desist Orders Against Crypto Startups

South Carolina's securities regulator has ended cease-and-desist orders against two blockchain startups, public documents revealed Thursday.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 July 2018
Regulation

CFTC Chair Says Regulator Is ‘Behind’ on Blockchain

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is "falling behind" in understanding blockchain technology, chairman Christopher Giancarlo said.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 July 2018
Regulation

Don’t Let the Crypto Circus in Congress Fool You

Washington understands cryptocurrency better than this week's circus on Capitol Hill suggests, writes Michael J. Casey.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 July 2018
Coinbase

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Forms Political Action Committee

Coinbase formed a Political Action Committee, though it is unclear which candidates it plans to support at this time.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 July 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Says It Now Has Regulatory Approval to List Security Tokens

The exchange says it has got the go-ahead to acquire three regulated firms, the first step in a plan to offer tokens deemed as securities in the U.S.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 July 2018
Bitcoin

Russians Indicted for US Election Hacks Used Bitcoin to Fund Operations

Twelve Russian officials indicted for hacking into Democratic National Committee email accounts allegedly used cryptocurrencies, the DOJ announced.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2018
Regulation

US Judge Delays Crypto Fraud Ruling Pending CFTC Response

A judge in New York has postponed a decision on a crypto fraud lawsuit until the CFTC can explain how it calculated damages.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2018
Regulation

Federal Judge Wavers as CFTC Seeks Injunction in Crypto Fraud Case

The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2018
New York

SEC Settles Trader Lawsuit Tied to Blockchain Firm Stock Sales

Two Nevada men have settled with the SEC over alleged illicit trading of a claimed blockchain company's stock.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 July 2018