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Halt Libra? US Lawmakers Call for Hearings on Facebook’s Crypto
18.6.2019
House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters asked Facebook to halt development of its Libra crypto until hearings can be held
US CFTC Brings Action Against $147 Million Bitcoin Investment Scheme
18.6.2019
The CFTC has brought an action against now-defunct entity Control-Finance, which reportedly defrauded over 1,000 investors to launder $147 million in bitcoin
There’s a Second Token: A Breakdown of Facebook’s Blockchain Economy
18.6.2019
In addition to the Libra coin, Facebook's newly unveiled crypto project also involves a "Libra investment token."
Policymakers Meet to Finalize Global Crypto Guidance – A Look at Standards G20 Supports
18.6.2019
The Financial Action Task Force has kicked off its meeting to discuss global cryptocurrency regulations which the G20 countries have committed to follow. Meanwhile, the crypto industry has raised concerns regarding some recommendations, and a meeting has been set up to coincide with the G20 summit...
Brazilian Financial Authorities Announce Regulatory Sandbox For Blockchain
18.6.2019
“This initiative is an answer to great transformation”, the regulators said
Santander Loses Appeal Against Brazilian Crypto Exchange, Fine Upheld
17.6.2019
Spanish bank Santander has lost an appeal to a Brazilian court’s decision regarding cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin
Russia’s Central Bank Is Considering Launching a Digital Currency
17.6.2019
The head of Russia's central bank has said the institution is investigating the possible future launch of a digital currency
Stonewalled by FINRA, Up to 40 Crypto Securities Wait in Limbo for Launch
17.6.2019
Wall Street watchdog FINRA has sat for as long as 12 months on roughly 40 broker-dealer applications by blockchain startups
Korean Crypto Exchanges Update T&Cs to Accept Liability for Hacks
17.6.2019
Five South Korean crypto exchanges have been forced to update their terms and conditions to accept liability for potential hacks and service issues
Indian Crypto Community Petitions Government for Regulation
16.6.2019
Following widespread reports of the upcoming Indian cryptocurrency bill, the crypto community has started a petition for the government to quickly implement a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. In addition, a television network operated by the Upper House of the Indian Parliament has aired...
It’s FATF’s Way or the Highway for Crypto Exchanges. That’s a Big Mistake
15.6.2019
The crypto industry can fight money launderers effectively, but not the way FATF wants it to, a CEX.IO compliance officer writes
Kik vs SEC – The Lawyers Speak
14.6.2019
The SEC's complaint against Kik, after it raised $100 million in an ICO, seemed pretty brutal, but not so fast, we're only hearing one side of the story. Watch more here as three lawyers discuss the case, its merits and its potential impacts for the crypto industry as a whole
Kik vs SEC: The Lawyers Speak
14.6.2019
The SEC's complaint against Kik, after it raised $100 million in an ICO, seemed pretty brutal, but not so fast, we're only hearing one side of the story. Watch more here as three lawyers discuss the case, its merits and its potential impacts for the crypto industry as a whole
Iceland’s Financial Regulator Approves Blockchain-Powered E-Money Firm
14.6.2019
Financial Supervisory Authority, the single financial regulator in Iceland, has approved the first DLT-based electronic money firm Monerium
UK Financial Watchdog Blacklists Clones of Two Major Financial Firms
14.6.2019
The British financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority, has blacklisted two clones of financial firms, including one posing as Goldman Sachs
Brazil Authorities to Adapt Cross-Sector Regulations to React to Digital Transformation
14.6.2019
Brazilian regulators will create a cross-sector regulatory sandbox to respond to digital transformations powered by new technologies such as DLT
Europol Reveals Gamified Coin Tracing Training for Law Enforcement at Crypto Conference
14.6.2019
Europol is hosting its 6th cryptocurrency conference, with over 300 crypto experts from law enforcement and the private sector reportedly in attendance
Lithuania to Regulate Cryptocurrency Exchange Sector With Obligatory ID Checks
14.6.2019
The informal exchange of cryptocurrency over €1,000 is set to come to an end in Lithuania
Binance to Stop Serving US Traders Following Announcement of US-Dedicated Platform
14.6.2019
Crypto exchange Binance announced today that it has updated its terms of use, which notably includes a restriction of services to U.S.-based individual and corporate traders
Safe Space: A Guide to Special Economic Zones for Crypto, From China to Switzerland
14.6.2019
Learn more about cryptocurrency safe spaces, where fintech ventures are encouraged to delve into crypto and blockchain — from Switzerland to the Philippines