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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
Indian Lawmakers Propose Adoption of 10-Year Jail Term for Crypto Dealings
7.6.2019
India’s new crypto bill reportedly includes a 10-year jail term for dealing with crypto, but also suggests the development of a national crypto
Russia’s Largest Bank Confirms It Will Not Develop Crypto-Related Services
7.6.2019
The CEO of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, officially confirmed that bank will not develop any crypto-related services
US Congressman Seeks Tax Clarity for Cryptocurrencies
6.6.2019
A U.S. congressman proposed tax breaks for cryptocurrencies, arguing that current IRS codes are unreasonably demanding and deterrents to blockchain businesses
India’s Central Bank Denies Knowledge of Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies
6.6.2019
India’s crypto regulation is reportedly ready and there has been much speculation about what it contains. An Indian lawyer has gotten some answers from the Reserve Bank of India about a bill allegedly seeking to ban cryptocurrencies. Surprisingly, the central bank claims that it does not have...
President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro: ‘I Do Not Know What Bitcoin Is’
6.6.2019
During an interview with Ratinho's SBT show, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stated that he does not know what bitcoin is
South Korean Post Teams Up With Crypto Exchange to Apply Blockchain
5.6.2019
South Korea’s national postal service Korea Post teamed up with cryptocurrency exchange Coinplug to apply blockchain technology in its billing system
Italy: Securities Regulator Issues Suspension to Crypto Investment Firm, Associated Crypto
5.6.2019
Italy's securities regulator has issued a 90-day suspension notice to investment firm Tessline and its cryptocurrency liracoin
Marshall Islands Form Dedicated Fund to Support Implementation of Its National Crypto
4.6.2019
The Marshall Islands has announced the SOV Development Fund to support the government in the development of its national digital currency
Top South Korean Utility to Co-Develop Blockchain System for Renewable Energy Certificates
4.6.2019
South Korea’s top power provider has signed a contract with two domestic power suppliers to create a blockchain-based system for Renewable Energy Certificate transactions
Russia: Supreme Arbitration Court Judge Urges for Inclusion of Crypto in Civil Law
4.6.2019
A judge at Russia’s Supreme Arbitration Court urged lawmakers to include the term “digital assets” in the Russian Civil Law
Brazilian State-Owned Bank Funds Documentary via Its Own Ethereum-Based Token
3.6.2019
Brazilian state-owned bank BNDES will finance a documentary using its own real-pegged stablecoin
Japan Officially Approves Amendment Bill, To Bring Changes In Two Laws Governing Cryptocurrencies
2.6.2019
Japan has officially approved a new amendment bill on Friday, which will allow lawmakers to amend two laws related to crypto assets in the country. The bill was prepared by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) and has now been passed by both the houses of the Japanese Parliament. The bill...
WEF Head of Blockchain Sheila Warren: ‘This Tech Can Solve the Trust Crisis’
1.6.2019
Blockchain is a solution to the worsening trust crisis in the United States, claims WEF Head of Blockchain, Sheila Warren
Brazil Establishes Committee for Cryptocurrency Regulation
31.5.2019
The President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has ruled to create a commission to consider cryptocurrency regulation in the country
Japan Officially Approves Bill to Amend National Legislation Governing Crypto Regulation
31.5.2019
The Japanese House of Representatives has officially approved a new bill to amend national laws that govern crypto regulation
Chinese Authorities to Investigate Illegal Mining Farms at ‘Global Mining Capital’ Sichuan
30.5.2019
Chinese authorities are investigating the alleged illegal bitcoin mining farms located in “global mining capital” Sichuan province
Russia’s Largest Bank Halts Crypto Plans Due to Central Bank’s Negative Stance
30.5.2019
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has suspended its crypto-related plans due to the central bank’s negative stance on crypto
Hong Kong’s Securities Regulator Calls for Crypto Regulation to Confront Fraud
30.5.2019
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has expressed concern over the lack of regulation dealing with fraud in the crypto space
New Cryptocurrency Bill Advances in Japan, Regulator Explains
30.5.2019
Japan’s House of Representatives has passed a new cryptocurrency bill with additional requests for the government to incorporate into law. News.Bitcoin.com talked to Japan’s top financial regulator to find out the implications of this bill and the proposed resolution. Also read: Indian...