US & Canada

Regulation

Crypto Investment Schemes Hit With Cease-and-Desists in Texas

A Texas regulator has issued cease-and-desist orders against two cryptocurrency schemes that it alleges are selling unregistered securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2018
Exchanges

Crypto Probe ‘Continues’ Despite New York AG’s Resignation

Following Eric Schneiderman's abrupt resignation, the New York Attorney General's Office's "work continues," according to a spokesperson.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2018
Regulation

Investor Sues Ripple Alleging ‘XRP Is a Security’

An investor is suing Ripple Labs, claiming that XRP is a security pertaining to the startup.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 May 2018
Payments

Arizona Lawmakers Strip Crypto Mentions From Tax Payments Bill

Arizona Senate Bill 1091 has been passed by the House and Senate - but no longer mentions cryptocurrencies anywhere.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 May 2018
Regulation

These ICO Investors Are Getting Their Money Back – And It’s Not Clear Why

Seattle-based Dragonchain appears to be catching up with the rest of the blockchain industry as it pivots to cautiousness over U.S. regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 May 2018
Regulation

CFTC Officials Want Close Cooperation With SEC on Crypto Rules

Two members of the U.S. commodities regulator spoke at a conference. One stressed enforcement, the other working with the industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 May 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Discloses Corporate Data In Response to NY Crypto Inquiry

Coinbase's chief legal and risk officer "applauds" the Attorney General's inquiry into cryptocurrency exchanges' practices.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 May 2018
Crime

Judge Rules Against Alibaba in Crypto Trademark Case

A U.S. district judge ruled against Alibaba in its trademark lawsuit against crypto startup Alibabacoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 May 2018
Legal

US Lawmakers to Hear Case for Blockchain Supply Chain

Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are set to hold a hearing on blockchain tech next week.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 May 2018
Regulation

ICO Promoters Can Expect Canada to Be as Tough as the US

Provincial securities regulators in Canada won't take a radically different approach to the U.S. SEC in analyzing whether tokens are securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 April 2018
Regulation

The Crypto Community Must Use the Blockchain to Self-Police

The everyday crypto user in the future is likely to spend time identifying illicit wallets and transactions to avoid, thanks to the U.S. Treasury.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 April 2018
ICOs

SEC Official Defends ‘Balanced’ ICO Oversight in Congress

A hearing at the House financial services committee saw hostility from some reps, sympathy from others, and a "balanced approach" from the SEC.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 April 2018
Regulation

US Congressman: ‘Race to Regulate’ Won’t Solve Crypto Fraud

While fraud and 'bad actors' are a concern in the crypto industry, US Rep. Patrick McHenry says Congress should not rush to regulate.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 April 2018
Coinbase

Locked Out of Coinbase: Why Are Wyoming’s Bitcoin Users Still Waiting?

A month after Wyoming changed a law to let Coinbase restore service in the state, users there are still waiting to regain access to their funds.

Business  ·  23 April 2018
Regulation

Tezos Co-Founder Sanctioned By US Financial Watchdog

Arthur Breitman, co-founder of cryptocurrency project Tezos, has been barred by FINRA from any association with broker-dealers for two years.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 April 2018