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Indian Cryptocurrency Regulation Is Ready, Official Confirms
2.6.2019
Ahead of the G20 summit, India’s new finance secretary has confirmed that the report detailing the country’s crypto regulation is now ready. It will soon be submitted to the finance minister for approval. Since Arun Jaitley opted out of cabinet responsibilities, Prime Minister Narendra...
Does Kik Stand a Chance Against the Goliath of the SEC in a US Court?
1.6.2019
Why Kik’s fight with the SEC could end up creating a new Howey test for crypto
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
SEC’s Hinman Says Some ICOs May Be Eligible for ‘No-Action’ Relief
31.5.2019
Startups that conducted ICOs may be eligible for relief from SEC enforcement actions, an agency official said
Japan Hardens Rules for Cryptocurrency Storage and Trading
31.5.2019
The Japanese government is creating new – and potentially expensive – rules for all cryptocurrency companies
Global Securities Regulator Seeks Public Feedback on Regulating Crypto Trading Platforms
31.5.2019
Global securities regulation standard setter, the International Organization of Securities Commissions, published a consultation paper on regulating crypto trading platforms
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
What to Expect at the SEC’s Blockchain Forum on Friday
31.5.2019
At a fraught moment for government-industry relations, the SEC and crypto insiders are sitting down for a meeting
Japanese Financial Services Agency Approaches Crypto ETFs With Caution, Cites Volatility
30.5.2019
Cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds are reportedly being approached with caution by the Japanese Financial Services Agency
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
Australian Securities Watchdog Updates Guidance on ICOs and Crypto Assets
30.5.2019
ASIC, the Australian securities regulator, has updated its guidance for businesses involved with initial coin offerings and crypto assets
Australian Securities Regulator Releases Cryptocurrency, Mining, ICO Guidelines
30.5.2019
New initial coin offering and cryptocurrency guidelines have been released by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission
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
China Authorities Probe Alleged Illegal Bitcoin Mining Sites at Hydro Plants
30.5.2019
Authorities in Sichuan province are reportedly probing into local bitcoin mining farms that may have been constructed without official approval
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...
World Economic Forum Forms Tech Policy Councils for Blockchain, AI, IoT
30.5.2019
The World Economic Forum has announced the formation of six different fourth” industrial revolution councils” to aid in the formation of tech policy
US Lawmakers Urge Trump Advisor Larry Kudlow to Promote Blockchain
29.5.2019
U.S. lawmakers have asked Trump advisor Larry Kudlow to include blockchain on a list of tech initiatives to support
Iran's Crypto Barometer — Regular Users Feeling the Heat
29.5.2019
Crypto users in Iran have been left with minimal options following LocalBitcoin’s shutdown of services in the country
Rakuten Brings in Compliance Partner for New Crypto Exchange
29.5.2019
E-commerce giant Rakuten has partnered with blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace to ensure AML compliance for its soon-to-launch exchange platform
Bitbond Plans to Raise $3.9 Million in Germany’s ‘First’ Regulated STO
29.5.2019
Blockchain-based lending platform Bitbond says its security token offering is the first to be approved by a regulator in Germany