U.S.

Regulation

In First, FinCEN Penalizes Bitcoin Trader for Violating AML Laws

U.S. regulator FinCEN has for the first time penalized a cryptocurrency trader for breaking anti-money laundering rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 April 2019
Crime

Bitcoin Trader Ordered to Forfeit $800K Gained via Unlicensed Exchange

A 22-year-old bitcoin dealer from the U.S. has been ordered to hand over $823,357 gained illegally via an unlicensed money transmission business.

Markets  ·  9 April 2019
Exchanges

Coinbase Tops JPMorgan in LinkedIn List of Most Popular Employers

Crypto exchange Coinbase has ranked above investment banking giant JPMorgan in LinkedIn’s top 50 U.S. employers list for 2019.

Business  ·  5 April 2019
Regulation

The SEC Wants to Hire a ‘Crypto Securities’ Advisor

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for an attorney advisor to help develop a plan for digital and crypto securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 April 2019
Hires

Crypto Market Maker B2C2 Hires Wall Street FX Vet to Lead US Expansion

London-based crypto liquidity provider B2C2 has hired Wall Street veteran Rob Catalanello to lead its expansion in the U.S.

Business  ·  21 March 2019
Exchanges

Riot Blockchain to Launch Regulated Crypto Exchange in the US

Riot Blockchain is planning to launch a regulated exchange in the U.S. to offer crypto banking and trading services.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2019
Bitcoin

Bitfury Integration to Bring Bitcoin Lightning Payments to More Merchants

The Bitfury Group has partnered with business payments processor HadePay to bring lightning network-based bitcoin payments to merchants.

Business  ·  14 March 2019
Exchanges

Social Trading Giant eToro Adds Crypto Buying and Selling in 32 US States

eToro has launched a new platform that allows users in the U.S. to trade 13 cryptocurrencies, with a global exchange to come later in the year.

Business  ·  7 March 2019
US

City of Denver to Pilot Blockchain Voting App in Coming Elections

The U.S. city of Denver plans to utilize a blockchain system from a firm called Voatz to store and track votes in its May municipal elections.

Markets  ·  7 March 2019
Tax

EY Aims to Make It Easier to Calculate Crypto Taxes With New Tool

The professional services giant has launched a product to help clients automate their cryptocurrency accounting and tax calculations.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 March 2019
Regulation

Utah Bill Would Exempt Blockchain Firms from Money Transmitter Act

A senator from the U.S. state of Utah has introduced a bill to exempt blockchain firms from being classed as money transmitters.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 March 2019
Regulation

US State Moves to Exempt Some Blockchain Tokens from Securities Rules

Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to exempt blockchain tokens with a "consumptive purpose" from securities laws.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2019
Court Cases

Mark Karpeles Fails to Halt US Court Case Over Mt Gox Losses

The former CEO of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has been refused a motion to stay a U.S. court case brought by former investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2019
Regulation

Federal Reserve May Add Bitcoin Crash to Stress Test Scenarios

The U.S. Federal Reserve could soon include a bitcoin market crash as one of the risks to take into account when conducting stress tests.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2019
Identity

LA Kings Now Let Fans Verify Merchandise Using a Blockchain App

The U.S. ice hockey team has launched a blockchain-based app allowing fans to ensure their merchandise and memorabilia are the real deal.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 February 2019