Token Securitisation- a Double-Edged Sword Problems begin when the norms forced upon the crypto world are not symbiotic with its characteristics.
EU Officials to Discuss Cryptocurrencies, But Expected to Hold Fire on Regulation This approach allows industry players to game the rules by moving their operations to other jurisdictions.
ASX Investigates BPG’s Penny Stock Aiming to Raise $15 Million in ICO ASX is looking into Byte Power Group to see whether it is in compliance with the ASX Listing Rules. ...
Belgium’s Watchdog Warns against Cryptocurrency Platforms The warning comes as European finance ministers are scheduled to discuss cryptocurrency this week.
FCA Warns of Cryptocurrency Dealers as Europe Officials Weigh Regulation The UK has so far taken a watchful approach to cryptocurrency regulation.
Fresh Round of Scrutiny Ahead? EU Ministers to Discuss Cryptocurrency Regulation Rules vary wildly by country because of the lack of pan-European legislation.
FSC Mauritius Exposes Unregulated Cryptocurrency Firm on False License Claims The Mauritian regulator has experienced its share of unlicensed firms operating within its jurisdiction.
NASAA ‘Cryptosweep’ Leads to Over 200 Investigations in US and Canada The NASAA announced this Tuesday that its efforts to clamp down on cryptocurrency fraud have been successful.
Athena Blockchain Teams Up with US Broker Dealer 303 Alternatives The acquisition puts the Chicago-based company on a firmer regulatory footing.
Malaysia’s SC to Review LaVida Coin for Securities Law Breach The cryptocurrency is offered by a Malaysian cosmetics millionaire and celebrity.
NFA Announces Set of New Disclosure Requirements for Virtual Currencies The new requirements are effective from October 31, 2018, and apply to all members who engage in virtual currency ...
FCA Exposes Further Unregulated Crypto Derivatives Dealers The FCA doesn’t regulate cryptocurrencies themselves, but derivatives on the back of them fall under its oversight.
Time to Worry? SEC Latest Probe Targets Cryptocurrency Brokerage Firms SEC's requests seek information about the structure for sales, clearing agreements, details on personnel and advisors involved
Xinjiang’s Cryptocurrency Miners in Limbo by August 30 The leaked document orders utility companies to report the progress of the exits from bitcoin mining.
Research for Reforms on Blockchain Smart Contract Laws Begins in UK The UK Law Commission wants to ensure the laws surrounding smart contracts are relevant to the current ecosystem.
Bitcoin-Skeptic Powell Says Fed Won’t Regulate, Issue Cryptocurrencies Federal agencies like the SEC and CFTC, as well as state authorities already oversee many crypto-related businesses.
The Fortress Opens for Business: Europe’s 7 Most Crypto-Friendly Countries A growing number of European jurisdictions have drafted laws to welcome the crypto industry.
BitPay Granted ‘Virtual Currency License’ in New York BitPay gained the license after the NYDFS scrutinized company's anti-money laundering, anti-fraud, etc...
CBOE Global Markets Applies for New Bitcoin ETF License Although previous applications have been rejected, this latest proposal for a Bitcoin ETF looks to have a better chance.