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Reserve Bank of India Denies Knowledge, Involvement in Draft Bill to Ban Crypto Entirely
6.6.2019
The Reserve Bank of India has denied having any knowledge or involvement in a draft government bill that would ban cryptocurrencies
LocalBitcoin Loses Traders After Cash Trading Ban: 'Not Very Local'
6.6.2019
Finnish p2p veteran LocalBitcoins removed in-person cash trading due to regulatory pressure. Is this the start of a crackdown on cash-based deals?
Australia Investigating Major Tax Crimes as Part of Crypto-Focused Tax Enforcement Taskforce
6.6.2019
The Australian Tax Office is reportedly investigating 12 international tax avoidance schemes alongside its international partners, with a key focus on crypto-enabled activities
Marshall Islands Sets Up Non-Profit to Oversee National Digital Currency
6.6.2019
The Marshall Islands has set up a not-for-profit organization to oversee the Pacific nation's digital legal tender, the SOV
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...
California Public Accounts Seek Clarity on Cryptocurrency Holdings
5.6.2019
California public accountants are seeking clarity on reporting cryptocurrencies, as current standards are reportedly insufficient
Malta Needs to Up Its AML Game As Crypto Sector Grows, Says EU
5.6.2019
Malta should increase its anti-money laundering policing to match the growth in financial and crypto services, according to the EU
Japan’s Crypto Traders May Face Closer Scrutiny Over Tax Avoidance
5.6.2019
Japanese tax authorities are said to be planning to take action on the under-reporting of cryptocurrency-based profits
Belarus General Prosecutor Warns About Cryptocurrency’s Use in Tax Evasion
5.6.2019
Belarus remains worried about crypto’s role in cybercrime and tax evasion, according to comments from the country’s general prosecutor
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
Malaysia Begins Approving Crypto Exchange Registrations
5.6.2019
Malaysia’s securities commission has begun registering cryptocurrency exchanges after it started regulating the crypto space earlier this year. The first three crypto trading platform operators have been conditionally approved and given nine months to comply with registration requirements....
The SEC Case Against Kik’s ICO Appears Strong, Experts Say
5.6.2019
The SEC seems to have a strong case on the facts in its complaint against Kik and its 2017 token sale, according to legal experts
SEC Sues Kik for Conducting Allegedly Unregistered $100 Million ICO in 2017
4.6.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Kik for raising $100 million in an allegedly unregistered token offering in 2017
LocalBitcoins Confirms Removal of Local Cash Trades
4.6.2019
LocalBitcoins officially confirmed the removal of local cash trades after the exchange remained silent on the matter since the option disappeared on June 1
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
SEC’s Crypto Savvy Surprises Blockchain Insiders at D.C. Forum
3.6.2019
SEC officials demonstrated a deeper grasp of crypto than many industry members were expecting at last week's forum
Israeli Supreme Court Stops Bank From Closing Crypto Exchange’s Account
3.6.2019
In February 2018, the Supreme Court of Israel issued a temporary injunction order forbidding a major bank in the country from halting the activity of a local cryptocurrency exchange. Now the bank has been forced to accept that the company’s account will remain open indefinitely. Also Read:...
Mexico Is Getting Eight New Cryptocurrency Exchanges
3.6.2019
Fintech firm Amero-Isatek will offer cash-t- crypto exchanges to users in eight Mexican states
Examining Australia's Updated Regulations for ICOs and Crypto Trading
3.6.2019
Australian regulator has made yet another update to its guidelines for ICOs and cryptocurrency trading, which impacts industry advisers and miners
Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies
3.6.2019
The head of Germany's central bank has said central bank digital currencies could destabilize financial systems and worsen bank runs