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Indian Government-Backed Program Offers Crypto and Blockchain Course
13.6.2019
An Indian government-initiated program is offering a course for undergraduates to learn about cryptocurrency, blockchains, and their use cases. This 12-week interactive course is free to enroll and learn from. Among the topics covered are Bitcoin basics and consensus. Meanwhile, India’s...
Major Hong Kong Property Firm to Seek Regulatory Approval for Tokenized Real Estate
12.6.2019
Major family-owned property firm Stan Group will meet with Hong Kong’s securities watchdog in January 2020 to seek approval for the sale of tokenized real estate assets
Cryptoworld Getting Ready for Major Regulatory Blow
12.6.2019
As the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is preparing to present a note on June 21, explaining to all the members of this inter-governmental effort how they should oversee virtual assets, the cryptoverse is embracing for the possible consequences.
As a reminder, FATF wants all business that...
Republic of San Marino Issues Regulatory Policies on Tokens, Token Offerings
7.6.2019
San Marino’s regents have set regulatory guidelines in their decree on blockchain technology in business, setting policy for ICOs involving security and utility tokens
Japan Hopes to Set Global Crypto Law Benchmark With Latest Regulatory Update
5.6.2019
Coincheck voices its concern over new crypto laws in Japan, while other exchanges claim to be excited as they await for the arrival of institutional investors
Federal Preemption or States’ Rights? Crypto Advocates Clash Over Regulatory Approaches
3.6.2019
America’s fundamental political divides come to define approaches to crypto regulation
Philippine Bank RCBC Waiting For Regulatory Consent To Present Stablecoin On IBM Blockchain
30.5.2019
The most significant credit card issuing bank of Philippines is waiting for regulatory approval to issue Philippine Peso based digital coin on the newly launched blockchain of IBM. The blockchain of IBM is a real-time worldwide payment network, specially created for the financial institutions...
Dithering U.S. Regulators Risk Causing a Brain Drain to Friendlier Crypto Climes
28.5.2019
Cryptocurrency companies in the United States aren’t happy. Token issuers, exchanges, and VCs are up in arms about vague and contradictory guidance on crypto asset regulation. Should the U.S. fail to update its archaic securities laws, they warn, there is a risk of top talent making an exodus...
Supreme Court Advocate Suggests How to Regulate Cryptocurrency in India
24.5.2019
An Indian supreme court advocate has shared some thoughts on the kind of cryptocurrency regulation India can benefit from. The right regulatory framework “would ensure transparency, oversight and accountability,” but a “one size fits all” regulation would be a mistake,...
Grayscale Gets Regulatory Nod From FINRA for Ethereum Trust to Trade on OTC Markets
23.5.2019
Following regulatory approval, Grayscale’s third cryptocurrency trust is about to hit the retail market
Circle Sheds 10% of Workforce as CEO Blames Restrictive US Regulatory Climate
22.5.2019
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says that regulations are to blame for Circle staff cuts
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: Crypto Space Needs Regulatory Certainty
21.5.2019
The CEO of CIrcle, Jeremy Allaire, says that existing law is inadequate in addressing cryptocurrencies
Crypto Startup Circle Lays Off 30 Employees Citing Market, Regulatory Conditions
21.5.2019
Circle is laying off roughly 30 people, CoinDesk has learned
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Eyes Blockchain-Based Products, Needs Regulatory Clarity
21.5.2019
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange wants to introduce blockchain-based products, but needs regulatory clarity according to an executive
'Regulatory Uncertainty' Makes Poloniex 'Deeply Frustrated'
17.5.2019
Popular, U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex will stop offering nine coins to United States customers due to “regulatory uncertainty in the US market.”
"It is not possible to be certain whether U.S. regulators will consider these assets to be securities,” the company stressed in...
Poloniex, Fearing Regulatory Backlash, Prevents Sale of 9 Crypto Assets In US
16.5.2019
Poloniex has stopped US customers from buying and selling nine potentially non-regulated tokens
Reserve Bank of India Urged to Reconsider Banning Crypto From Regulatory Sandbox
16.5.2019
Lobbying groups are urging the Reserve Bank of India to allow crypto-related products to be tested in its regulatory sandbox
Fintech Firms and Nasscom Want Crypto in Reserve Bank of India’s Regulatory Sandbox
16.5.2019
Cryptocurrencies are still not legal in India, but Fintech Firms and tech body Nasscom want the central bank of the country to include them in its regulatory sandbox. Over the past half a decade, cryptocurrencies have become one of the most popular investments for millions of people all over...
SEC Crypto Czar: Platforms Listing IEOs May Face Regulatory Trouble
14.5.2019
The SEC’s Valerie Szczepanik says that platforms seeking to list IEO tokens “may find themselves in trouble” if they are not registered in the U.S
ErisX’s Spot Market: More Institutional Participation and Regulatory Oversight Coming to Crypto?
12.5.2019
ErisX’s spot market may bring more smart money, regulatory intervention to crypto