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Indictments issued for BitMEX senior team are a signal to all
3.10.2020
Is BitMEX too big to fail, or are the charges a serious threat?
Institutionalize crypto markets now: There must be compliance controls
3.10.2020
Digital asset markets are subject to various regulations worldwide, but which are the most suitable for the crypto space at the moment?
Pro-crypto Colombian congressman highlights legalization challenges
2.10.2020
He went so far as to call for the preconceptions surrounding crypto to be demystified
CFTC promises to protect 'the burgeoning markets for digital assets such as Bitcoin'
2.10.2020
The CFTC continues its roll of crypto announcements this week in a recent fraud bust-up
Law Decoded: The year of the Crypto Futures Trading Commission, Sept. 25–Oct. 2
2.10.2020
The end of the U.S. federal government's fiscal year brought a cascade of major announcements from agencies
It looks like the SEC isn't done with trading app Abra just yet
1.10.2020
The SEC's investigation into the crypto trading firm, which paid fines of $300,000 in July, apparently continues
Venezuela To Start Using Cryptocurrency in Global Trade in Efforts To Fend off U.S. Sanctions
1.10.2020
Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro says the country is to start using cryptocurrency in both domestic and global trade, as part of efforts to neutralize crippling U.S. economic sanctions. Speaking in the country’s parliament on Sept. 29, Maduro revealed that the move will “give...
Court finds blockchain firm guilty of license violation — but CEO vows to fight back
1.10.2020
A Dutch court ruled against Apollo for cloning over 75% of its code from blockchain developer Jelurida’s code but failing to adhere to the terms of its license
Onecoin Victims Join Petition Seeking Establishment of European Crypto Fraud Compensation Fund
1.10.2020
Onecoin victims have joined a consortium that wants the European Parliament to consider a petition seeking the establishment of a compensation fund. The envisioned EU-administered fund will function as an insurance kitty for current and future victims of all crypto fraud. The petitioners...
Judge Rules Kik’s Token Sale Violated US Securities Law
1.10.2020
A federal judge has ruled that Kik's 2017, $100 million token sale violated U.S. securities law, and wants to see a proposal for refunds
SEC Seeks Trial of Swedish National Over Alleged Fraud That Took $3.5M in Crypto
30.9.2020
The man is alleged to have fleeced 2,200 victims in the U.S. and 45 other countries, netting $3.5 million via payments in bitcoin and other digital assets
Congress weighs crypto payments and fintech lending in hearing today
29.9.2020
Despite skepticism about loosening regulations on loans, the Fintech Task Force couldn't stop talking about crypto as a way of upgrading payments in the U.S
Blockchain legislation passes the House, heads for Senate
29.9.2020
Bills from the Energy and Commerce Committee are making their way to the Senate following votes this afternoon
California Governor Signs Law Bringing State ‘New Tools’ to Regulate Crypto
29.9.2020
The now-renamed California department responsible for the regulation of financial services will soon have more powers to supervise the cryptocurrency industry
Crypto regulations in the United Kingdom: Are we there yet?
28.9.2020
For the U.K. to remain attractive to the crypto industry, it should strive to provide more clarity and certainty around compliance
House Ag Committee leader talks new bills to treat more cryptos like commodities
28.9.2020
Congressman Conaway sheds some light on new legislation in conversation with Cointelegraph
CFTC charges crypto futures trader for failure to register in the US
28.9.2020
The CFTC is looking to make an unregistered foreign platform pay back U.S. investors in its crypto futures, suggesting expanding jurisdictions
Crypto scammers plague Estonia’s e-residency program
28.9.2020
Local authorities hope that tackling the issue will restore trust in the e-residency program
$2.4 Trillion Stimulus Package Proposed in US With Second Direct Payments to Americans
27.9.2020
A new stimulus package costing about $2.4 trillion is being prepared in the U.S. that includes a second round of stimulus checks for Americans. Since the first coronavirus stimulus package was signed into law, talks of further relief aid have stalled. This new proposal aims to restart the stimulus...
Crypto adoption has no future without regulation and law enforcement
26.9.2020
Crypto depends on the ability of regulators to create a framework that protects consumers and makes investing in crypto more welcoming