US & Canada

Crime

Hackers Demand $1 Million in XRP After Bank Data Theft

Hackers who stole personal information on 90,000 Canadian bank users have demanded $1 million in Ripple's XRP to not release the data trove.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 May 2018
Regulation

Alabama Securities Watchdog Hits 3 ICOs with Cease-and-Desists

The U.S. state of Alabama has issued cease-and-desist orders to three ICOs that were allegedly soliciting residents with unregistered securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 May 2018
Insurance

EY’s Maritime Blockchain Insurance Tech Is Now Live

A group of companies piloting a blockchain-based insurance platform for global shipping industry said the technology is now live in commercial use.

Business  ·  25 May 2018
Regulation

ShipChain Pushes Back Against Securities Violations Claims

In a statement, ShipChain said it did not violate securities laws or offer its token for sale in South Carolina.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 May 2018
Regulation

US Department of Justice, CFTC Probe Crypto Market Manipulation: Report

The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating cryptocurrency traders who may have manipulated the markets using old-school tricks.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 May 2018
Regulation

Move ‘Em Out: ICOs Don’t Seem So Scary Outside the US

A popular event forged during the token boom of 2017 saw discussion about the changing regulatory environment that has resulted.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2018
Regulation

Fed Governor Says ‘No Compelling Need’ for US Central Bank Crypto

Fed governor Lael Brainard has said that cryptocurrencies do not pose a threat, and there is "no compelling need" for a Fed-issued digital currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 May 2018
Regulation

Jennifer Aniston, Prince Charles Falsely Used to Promote Crypto Scam

Texas' securities regulator has issued a cease-and-desist to a crypto investment scheme that faked endorsements from high-profile individuals.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 May 2018
Regulation

US Regulators Say They Want to Avoid ‘Hindering’ Blockchain Innovation

U.S. regulators don't aim to suppress innovation in the blockchain industry, representatives said during a panel at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 May 2018
Exchanges

Winklevoss Crypto Exchange Wins Approval to Trade Zcash

Gemini exchange has added zcash trading and custody services in New York after receiving authorization from state's Department of Financial Services.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 May 2018
Europe

EU, US Lawmakers Tout ‘Sandbox’ Approach for Blockchain Development

Lawmakers at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018 conference today argued that regulatory "sandboxes" may offer the best approach for blockchain innovation.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2018
Regulation

US Regulators Need to Move Faster on Crypto, Consensus Panelists Say

Early industry investors argued that US regulators must provide clarity in order for investors to capitalize on blockchain opportunities.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2018
Regulation

Congressional Candidate Vows to Gauge Voter Sentiment With Blockchain

Brian Forde, who is running for the California's 45th district seat in the U.S. House, is pitching himself as the crypto candidate.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 May 2018
Bitcoin

Justice Department Veteran Backs Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Tool

A former U.S. Department of Justice section head has been hired to help drive sales of Bitfury's Crystal, a blockchain tracking product.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 May 2018
Regulation

White Shoe to Wild West: Lawyers to Launch Blockchain-Only Law Firm

A former Digital Asset executive and a long-time securities lawyer have started a new law firm that will focus exclusively on blockchain clients.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 May 2018