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FinCEN’s Crypto Rules Aren’t as Unfair as Jack Dorsey Says
12.1.2021
Crypto companies complain about FinCEN's new "unhosted wallets" proposal. But the rules aren't unreasonable, says our columnist
New Zealand’s Financial Watchdog Warns on Crypto Investment Risks
12.1.2021
The warning comes a day after the regulator's U.K. counterpart, the Financial Conduct Authority, also raised similar concerns
GemCoin Founder Sentenced to 10 Years for $147M Crypto Scheme
12.1.2021
The judge scheduled a restitution hearing for victim investors this summer
Kentucky Bill Seeks to Lure Crypto Miners With Tax Breaks
11.1.2021
Reps. Rudy and Freeland's bill would exempt crypto miners from paying either Kentucky sales or excise tax
Chinese Bank Trials Digital Yuan Services at ATMs: Report
11.1.2021
Trials of China's central bank digital currency continue, with ATMs now starting to be used in Shenzhen
Crypto Custody Firm Leaves Singapore’s Regulatory Sandbox With License, ISO Rating
11.1.2021
The firm exits the sandbox with what it claims is the first ISO 27001 certification for a crypto custody provider
UK’s FCA Warns Investors of High-Risk Crypto Investments and Scams
11.1.2021
The Financial Conduct Authority said investors in cryptocurrency products offering high returns should be prepared to lose "all their money."
Donald Trump Banned From Twitter in Final Days of Presidency
9.1.2021
Twitter has banned Donald Trump's account (@realDonaldTrump) permanently just days after supporters broke into the Capitol Building, citing a review of recent tweets that the social media platform says could lead to further violence
Kyrgyzstan Has Proposed Its First Regulatory Framework for Crypto
8.1.2021
Kyrgyzstan's central bank wants to regulate cryptocurrency – licensing exchanges and barring its use in payments
Internet Shutdowns Cost India $2.8B in 2020: Report
8.1.2021
A 2020 report by Top10VPN found India to be the country that suffered the most economic damage from internet disruptions
Why Joe Biden’s $3T Stimulus Package Could Add Fuel to Bitcoin’s Rally
8.1.2021
After Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20, an expected raft of new stimulus measures may further boost bitcoin's rally, say analysts
Tron-Owned Video Platform Criticized for Hosting Extremists, U.S. Capitol Rioters
8.1.2021
A legal non-profit accuses the platform of failing to moderate accounts and allowing extremists to collect donations
US Judge U-Turns on Ruling in Overstock Digital Dividend Lawsuit
8.1.2021
The plaintiff may now file an amended complaint against Overstock and former CEO Patrick Byrne
Ripple ‘Tried’ to Settle With SEC Ahead of XRP Suit, CEO Says
7.1.2021
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says his firm tried to settle with the SEC before the regulator sued on unregistered securities sale allegations
65K Comments and Counting: Crypto Industry Fights ‘Arbitrary’ Treasury Rule
7.1.2021
The crypto industry says a proposed rule to collect personal data from private wallet transactions is being rushed, might be challenged in court and could be difficult to implement
Institutional Custody Will Challenge Retail-Oriented Crypto
7.1.2021
The bearer nature of digital assets presents challenges to institutions getting into crypto. The need for greater security will likely impact the whole industry
Crypto Derivatives Exchange BitMEX Says All Users Are Now Verified
7.1.2021
After getting in hot water with U.S. regulators last year, the exchange has rolled out mandatory verification for all users
South Korea’s 20% Crypto Tax Now Coming in 2023: Report
7.1.2021
The cryptocurrency tax was originally planned to be implemented in late 2021
FiCAS’ Actively Managed Crypto ETP Gets Green Light for European Expansion
7.1.2021
The first actively managed crypto ETP, the BTCA was launched in Switzerland last July
What Does It Cost to Become an FCA-Approved Exchange? EXMO Execs Explain
6.1.2021
The U.K.-registered EXMO exchange is one of the many crypto startups to go through the FCA approval process. Execs detailed the work it took to get there