EU Markets Regulator Examines ICOs to Determine Regulations

EU Markets Regulator Examines ICOs to Determine Regulations

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced it is examining Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) to determine how they should be regulated, Reut...
Japan: Self-Regulatory Group of Crypto Exchanges Set to Tighten Rules on Online Digital Asset Storage

Japan: Self-Regulatory Group of Crypto Exchanges Set to Tighten Rules on Online Digital Asset Storage

The self-regulatory Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) plans to stricten its customer asset management measures. The Japan Times outlet reporte...
India Supreme Court Examines Last Petitions Against Central Bank Crypto Ban

India Supreme Court Examines Last Petitions Against Central Bank Crypto Ban

India’s Supreme Court will listen to the final round of petitions against the country’s central bank banning cryptocurrency dealings. The hearing is set to happ...
US: Crypto Industry Reps, Lawmakers, Venture Capitalists to Discuss Regulatory Landscape

US: Crypto Industry Reps, Lawmakers, Venture Capitalists to Discuss Regulatory Landscape

Representatives from U.S.-based financial giants and cryptocurrency startups will meet with Washington lawmakers this Tuesday to discuss the regulatory landscap...
UK Treasury Committee Calls for End to ‘Wild West Situation’ in Crypto Market

UK Treasury Committee Calls for End to ‘Wild West Situation’ in Crypto Market

The U.K. Treasury Committee is calling for cryptocurrency regulations in order to protect investors, the BBC reported. The committee of Members of Parliament (M...
Ripple's Sarbhai: Regulators No Longer Take the "Blockchain Good, Crypto Bad" Approach

Ripple's Sarbhai: Regulators No Longer Take the "Blockchain Good, Crypto Bad" Approach

Ripple’s Sagar Sarbhai has said he believes that blockchain technology and crypto assets are now being tackled more holistically by policymakers, in an intervie...
 Japan's FSA Expands Crypto Team to Handle Exchange License Reviews

Japan's FSA Expands Crypto Team to Handle Exchange License Reviews

Japan's financial market watchdog is looking to expand its team focused on crypto-related activities next year to better handle the growing interest among Japan...
Belgian Think Tank Calls for Crypto Exchange and ICO Regulations at EU Level

Belgian Think Tank Calls for Crypto Exchange and ICO Regulations at EU Level

A report from a Belgian think tank that will reportedly be distributed to European Union (E.U.) ministers calls for unified legislation on cryptocurrencies and ...
Thailand AML Watchdog Plans to Seize Bitcoin from Criminal Proceeds

Thailand AML Watchdog Plans to Seize Bitcoin from Criminal Proceeds

Thailand’s anti-money laundering agency is considering sealing a loophole that has seen cybercriminals face every other consequence for their actions except hav...
Japan’s Financial Regulator Enhances Risk Screening Process for Crypto Exchanges

Japan’s Financial Regulator Enhances Risk Screening Process for Crypto Exchanges

Japan’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), will fortify the process of registration screening for cryptocurrency exchanges, local media o...
Adoption of Rules That Relate to the Use of Cryptocurrency in India, is Postponed Until Next Year

Adoption of Rules That Relate to the Use of Cryptocurrency in India, is Postponed Until Next Year

Representatives of the government virtual currency study group in India said that by the end of the year, citizens may not expect to make any final rules regard...
The Government of South Korea Has Been Asked to Settle the Cryptocurrency Sector

The Government of South Korea Has Been Asked to Settle the Cryptocurrency Sector

The Korean Blockchain Enterprise Promotion Association calls on the state to take measures and regulate the blockchain and cryptocurrencies. According to the st...
The Bank of Thailand Allowed Local Banks to Establish Subsidiaries, for Crypto Transactions

The Bank of Thailand Allowed Local Banks to Establish Subsidiaries, for Crypto Transactions

According to data published by the Central Bank of Thailand, local banks of the state were able to issue digital tokens, as well as create companies that work w...
Legislation of the Philippines will Assess the Tokens Issued in ICOs, as Securities

Legislation of the Philippines will Assess the Tokens Issued in ICOs, as Securities

The Philippines is close to adopting new legislation regulating the legal aspects of the ICO. Lately, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published...
Malta Regulator Tells Blockchain Companies to Wait Before Applying for Approvals and Authorization

Malta Regulator Tells Blockchain Companies to Wait Before Applying for Approvals and Authorization

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) said in a statement that blockchain companies have to wait until a recently passed framework comes into force befo...
Congress of the United States: Central Bank's Cryptocurrency is "One of the Worst Financial Ideas"

Congress of the United States: Central Bank's Cryptocurrency is "One of the Worst Financial Ideas"

The Subcommittee of the United States of America specializing in monetary policy and trade, discussed the main issues related to cryptocurrencies. The hearing, ...
India’s Supreme Court Refuses to Lift Cryptocurrency Banking Ban

India’s Supreme Court Refuses to Lift Cryptocurrency Banking Ban

In a ruling today, India’s highest court of law refused to grant any temporary respite against the central bank’s ban on banking services to cryptocurrency exch...
Japanese Financial Services Agency to Change Crypto Exchange Regulations

Japanese Financial Services Agency to Change Crypto Exchange Regulations

Japanese financial regulator the Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering to change the legal basis for how it regulates cryptocurrency exchanges, local m...
Octagon Strategy: We ‘Remain Bullish’ on Bitcoin, Cautiously Optimistic on Regulations

Octagon Strategy: We ‘Remain Bullish’ on Bitcoin, Cautiously Optimistic on Regulations

The head trader of Octagon Strategy has told CNBC the company “remains bullish” on Bitcoin despite price decreases and “obstacles” it may face in the future.
South Korean Regulators Unveiled New Rules For Combating Money Laundering Through Crypto Exchanges

South Korean Regulators Unveiled New Rules For Combating Money Laundering Through Crypto Exchanges

The Financial Services Commission of South Korea (FSC) tightened the system of regulation of transactions on crypto exchanges. This was done to struggle the mon...
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