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US Treasury Wants Regulators to Watch for ‘Potential Risks’ in Digital Asset Innovation
4.12.2020
The department wants state and federal regulators to keep a vigilant watch on digital asset innovation
SEC Makes FinHub a Stand-Alone Office
3.12.2020
The reorganization strengthens FinHub's hand in addressing the digital assets space
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Would Require Stablecoin Issuers to Obtain Bank Charters
2.12.2020
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Rep. Stephen Lynch and Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia have introduced a bill that would require stablecoin issuers to secure bank charters and either obtain FDIC insurance or maintain full reserves to operate in the U.S
Ukraine’s Draft Crypto Bill Passes First Parliamentary Hearing
2.12.2020
Ukraine's parliament has approved the first version of a draft cryptocurrency bill, bringing regulation of the industry a step closer
Crypto.com Secures Australian Financial Service License
2.12.2020
Crypto.com has secured an Australian Financial Service License through its acquisition of The Card Group
Ringleaders of PlusToken Scam Jailed for Up to 11 Years
1.12.2020
Fourteen operators of the giant PlusToken scam have been sentenced in China to up to 11 years in prison
Coronavirus-Induced Poverty Will Bring More Bitcoin Crime in 2021: Kaspersky Report
30.11.2020
The cybersecurity specialist foresees a rise in crypto crime ahead in 2021, as the COVID-19 epidemic hits national economies
Bank of Russia Fields Banking Industry Concerns Over Digital Ruble Proposal
27.11.2020
Russian banks fear being left out of the central bank's proposed digital currency system, according to a report
Chinese Authorities Have Seized a Massive $4 Billion in Crypto From PlusToken Scam
27.11.2020
Cryptocurrencies worth billions of dollars have been seized during the police crackdown on the PlusToken Ponzi scheme in China
China’s Xi Asks ASEAN Nations to Join in Building of ‘Digital Silk Road’
27.11.2020
Xi Jinping pushed for digitally enhanced trade among Southeast Asian nations in a keynote at the China-Asean Expo on Friday
Russian Prime Minister Pledges to ‘Civilize’ Crypto Market and Prevent Scams
26.11.2020
Changes to the law will bring Russia's crypto users more protections against fraud, said Mikhail Mishustin
Gary Gensler Under Consideration for Deputy Treasury Secretary Role: Report
25.11.2020
Former CFTC Chair Gary Gensler, who's leading Joe Biden's financial oversight team, may be tapped as Deputy Treasury Secretary
Square Agrees to Buy Credit Karma’s Tax Preparation Service for $50M
25.11.2020
Cash App will make the DIY tax-prep software available for free to its 30 million monthly users
US Intelligence Chief Raises Concerns With SEC Over China’s Crypto Dominance: Report
25.11.2020
U.S. spy chief John Ratcliffe was reportedly seeking clearer regulation around digital currency
South Korea May Delay Implementation of 20% Crypto Tax Till 2022
25.11.2020
The National Assembly is pushing for a delay to the tax proposal to allow exchanges more time to prepare
BIS Paper Says There’s Potential to Embed Regulation Into Stablecoin Systems
25.11.2020
The need to regulate global stablecoins like Libra doesn't mean authorities can't embrace innovation, according to according to a BIS working paper
Coinbase Will Suspend All Margin Trading Tomorrow, Citing CFTC Guidance
24.11.2020
Coinbase plans to suspend all margin trading contracts effective tomorrow, and will end the service entirely by next month
In Her Own Words: Here’s What Janet Yellen Has Said About Bitcoin
24.11.2020
Janet Yellen wasn’t a fan of bitcoin when she ran the Fed. Her views as Treasury Secretary may shape crypto regulation over the next four years
Lithuania Makes Millions in First Sale of Seized Cryptocurrency
24.11.2020
The sale of bitcoin, ether and monero brought in €6.4 million, or $7.5 million
IRS Again Warns Crypto Investors They Under-Reported Gains
24.11.2020
For the second year in a row, the IRS is telling crypto investors they under-reported crypto gains. But there may false alarms again