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Fidelity Digital Asset Services Now Authorized to Operate Crypto Custody Platform
19.11.2019
The New York State Department of Financial Services has authorized Fidelity Digital Asset Services to run a crypto custody platform
FinCEN: Stablecoin Issuers Are Money Transmitters, No Matter What
19.11.2019
“Just because you say you are a banana doesn’t make you a banana,” said Director Blanco
Canada’s Einstein Exchange No Longer Has Bulk of Users’ Claimed CA$16M: Receiver
19.11.2019
The exchange, taken over by a Canadian securities regulator two weeks ago, has just CA$45,000 in crypto and cash left
IRS Focusing on Potential Illicit Activities Facilitated by Bitcoin ATMs: Official
19.11.2019
The Internal Revenue Service is looking at bitcoin ATMs and their potential to facilitate illicit activities, its criminal investigation chief said
Indian Supreme Court Wraps up Crypto Hearing for the Year
19.11.2019
The Supreme Court of India called on for hearing on Monday the writ petitions challenging the banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After hearing from the RBI’s counsel, the court wrapped up the case for the year. Its decision follows Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian...
US to Strictly Enforce Crypto Rules Similar to FATF Guidelines
19.11.2019
The U.S. government will strictly enforce the rules on cryptocurrencies similar to the standards recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has reaffirmed that its “Travel” rule applies to cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, the Federal...
Chinese State Media Says Most ‘Blockchain’ Firms in China Are All Hype, No Code
19.11.2019
China: More than 32,000 Chinese companies claim to use blockchain technology, while the real number is less than 10% of that
Brooklyn ICO Promoter Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison
18.11.2019
The fraudster used diamonds and real estate to whisk away $300,000 in other people's money in 2017
Spanish Financial Watchdog Warns Against Unregulated ICO Scheme
18.11.2019
A Spanish financial watchdog has issued a warning against Ethereum-based token dubbed AlyCoin
Andrew Yang Campaign Releases Technology Plan Focused on Rebuilding Public Relationship With Big Tech
18.11.2019
The crypto-friendly presidential candidate outlined his tech visions in a blog post to his campaign site
FEMA Advisory Board Proposes Blockchain to Speed ‘Disaster Dividend’ Payouts
18.11.2019
The NAC argued that blockchain could improve the speed of payouts communities rely on in the wake of natural disasters
UK Law Panel Defines Crypto Assets as Property
18.11.2019
A panel of senior British judges and lawyers has moved to clarify the legal status of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts
Public Statement Aims to Define Legal Status of Crypto Assets in the UK
18.11.2019
A U.K. legal organization published a statement concerning cryptocurrencies, DLT and smart contracts
Joe Lubin: Ether and BTC Didn’t Face Regulations Unlike New Projects
18.11.2019
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin admitted that Bitcoin and Ether did not have to deal with regulation, making it tougher for new projects
LocalBitcoins Receives Finnish FSA Virtual Currency Provider License
17.11.2019
LocalBitcoins gets the official nod from the Finnish Financial Services Authority
Presidential Hopeful Andrew Yang Plans to Regulate Crypto Industry
17.11.2019
U.S presidential candidate Andrew Yang outlines how he intends to regulate the cryptocurrency industry
Cryptocurrency Regulation: An Indian Perspective
16.11.2019
Can we find a safe playground for cryptocurrency innovation amidst regulation? A view of cryptocurrency regulation from an Indian perspective
Stablecoins ‘Pose Risk to Financial Stability’ Warns Federal Reserve
16.11.2019
Stablecoins only “complementary” if they obey regulators, suggests Fed
German Regulator Orders ‘KaratGold Coin’ Issuer to Cease Operations
15.11.2019
Two more governments have taken action against entities in the Karatbars ecosystem over sales of a purportedly gold-backed cryptocurrency
Stablecoin Crisis Could Wreck Global Finance, Fed Warns in New Report
15.11.2019
The Fed warned that a stablecoin crisis could wreak havoc on the global economy and outlined the steps issuers must take to protect the status quo.