US & Canada

Regulation

CFTC Moves to Cement Authority Over Crypto Fraud Cases

The CFTC cited a U.S. district judge's recent ruling that cryptocurrencies are commodities to show standing in a separate fraud case it is pursuing.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 March 2018
Regulation

Crypto Miner Genesis Hit With Cease-and-Desist Order

Genesis Mining has been ordered to stop operating in the state of South Carolina, according to a cease-and-desist order released last week.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2018
Regulation

ICO Issuers: Fix the Problem Before the SEC Fixes It for You

If you sold tokens to unaccredited investors, or otherwise have not complied with the federal securities laws, make it right before the SEC finds you.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2018
Regulation

Crypto Industry Should Self Regulate, Says CFTC Commissioner

CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz reiterated his position on Wednesday that the crypto industry should establish a self-regulatory organization.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

US Officials Praise Blockchain Amid ICO Concerns

Crypto regulation and government applications of blockchain were hot topics at day two of the D.C. Blockchain Summit.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

Compliant ICOs? Bitcoin OGs Launch Token Sale Service

TokenSoft is today launching its white-label ICO solution with built-in regulatory frameworks that flexibly cater for different nations' rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

New Jersey Issues Cease-and-Desist to ICO Endorsed by Steven Seagal

The U.S. state of New Jersey has issued a cease-and-desist order to an initial coin offering (ICO) endorsed by film actor Steven Seagal.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

Crypto’s Biggest ICOs Stay Silent on SEC Subpoenas

ICO issuers that have raised $50 million or more in token sales are being tightlipped when it comes to inquiries about SEC subpoenas.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2018
Regulation

Cryptos Are Commodities, Rules US Judge In CFTC Case

A U.S. district judge has backed the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in defining cryptocurrencies as commodities.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2018
Regulation

Ex-CFTC Chief: Even Republicans Are Pushing for Crypto Regulation

The former head of the CFTC is speaking out about what he sees as the broad interest U.S. politicians have in regulating the crypto markets.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2018
Bitcoin

North Carolina Orders Crypto Mining Firm to Halt Share Sale

North Carolina deems passive mining pool "shares" are unregistered securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
Regulation

Illinois Has Been Quietly Considering Bitcoin for Tax Payments

Three U.S. states – Illinois, Arizona and Georgia – are now actively considering bills to allow tax payments made in cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Creating Wallet Blacklist to Fight Fentanyl Crisis

A crypto exchange startup is seeking to blacklist wallets associated with illicit drug use in an attempt to use the blockchain to save lives.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
Regulation

What If the SEC Is Going After the SAFT?

Rumors are swirling that the SEC is targeting a notable startup structure for tokens, but no one knows for sure what would happen if it did.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Hit by Lawsuit Over Alleged Insider Trading

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been hit by a class action lawsuit over alleged insider trading during its launch of bitcoin cash trading.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 March 2018