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Russia Delays Adoption of Crypto Regulation Due to FATF Order to Legislate Bitcoin
21.5.2019
Russia is delaying the adoption of its crypto regulation due to a FATF requirement to legislate terms such as “bitcoin” and “crypto”
Australian Government Employee Faces Court for Misusing Government IT Systems to Mine Crypto
21.5.2019
An Australian government employee will reportedly face court today over his alleged misuse of government IT systems to mine cryptocurrency for personal gain
NYSE Arca Files Proposed Rule Change with SEC for Bitcoin-, T-Bills-Backed Investment Trust
21.5.2019
NYSE Arca has filed a proposed rule change with the U.S. SEC for an application to list shares in a bitcoin investment trust that would be backed by the cryptocurrency and T-bills
Cash, Coins and Casinos: Japan Struggles to Regulate Online Gambling
20.5.2019
“It is a matter of time to grow to a market size that regulators can not ignore”: Increased demand for online gambling puts pressure on Japanese regulators
Insured Cryptocurrency Custody Services and Their Potential Impact: The Key to Institutional Investment Growth?
20.5.2019
A look at what insured cryptocurrency custody services are, why they are important from an institutional point of view, and what the potential impact on the market would be should they lure institutional investors
Proposed Securities Framework Wrong for Regulating Crypto Exchanges, Argues Kraken
17.5.2019
Kraken says no to proposed regulation of crypto exchanges by Canadian securities institutions
Paying the Price: WeChat Merchants Banned From Crypto Payments
16.5.2019
“It is precisely this type of restriction of freedom that will push people to use crypto,” China’s crypto community remains positive despite tightening restrictions
Estonian Consulting Firm Claims It’s Harder to Get a Crypto License Following Regulation
16.5.2019
It will be harder to get a cryptocurrency license in Estonia after this month’s new regulatory changes, according to Estonian consulting firm Eesti
Russian Prime Minister: As Cryptocurrencies Lose Popularity, Regulation Isn’t a Priority
16.5.2019
Russia’s prime minister has argued that crypto regulation is not a priority for the Russian government, since crypto lost its popularity
Huobi Launches OTC Desk for Institutional Investors
15.5.2019
Huobi announced the launch of its new institutional OTC trading desk regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission
US Regulator Joins Canada in Fining Blockchain Firm CEO for Securities Act Violation
15.5.2019
NextBlock Global CEO Alex Tapscott has been fined $25,000 by the US Securities and Exchange Commission
US SEC Delays Decision on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, Seeks Public Comment
14.5.2019
The U.S. SEC has again delayed its decision on crypto index fund provider Bitwise’s bitcoin ETF application, and is seeking comments from the public
Senior SEC Official Amy Starr: Securities Laws Are ‘Written to Be Dynamic’
14.5.2019
Securities laws are “written to be dynamic,” a senior SEC official has said, expressing the regulator’s willingness to interact with crypto players to develop better regulation
BitOasis Secures Preliminary Approval With UAE Financial Regulator
13.5.2019
Crypto exchange BitOasis has reportedly secured preliminary approval with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market
Germany Plans Major Digital Token Regulation Effort in 2019, Says Source
10.5.2019
The ruling coalition in Germany is actively seeking to end the inertia surrounding digital token regulation
Indian Crypto Exchange Coinome Halts Services Citing Regulatory Pressure
10.5.2019
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Coinome has announced it will be halting operations as of May 15, ostensibly due to regulatory difficulties
Former CFTC Chair Gary Gensler Says Crypto Market Needs Regulation in Order to Grow
3.5.2019
Former chairman of the CFTC Gary Gensler said that the crypto market needs investor and consumer protection in order to grow
Coinbase Shifting Focus Due to Growing Institutional Investor Interest in Crypto
1.5.2019
After shutting down its Political Action Committee and Chicago office, Coinbase says it is shifting focus to the big demand coming from institutional investors
Bart Chilton: Former CFTC Regulator, Crypto Holder and ICO Endorser
1.5.2019
Bart Chilton, a former commissioner at the CFTC, passed away last week. He initially called bitcoin a “shadow currency,” but then became its proponent, sharing his pro-crypto views on RT and other financial shows and publications
Mutual Owners, Mutual Funds: What We Know About the Bitfinex/Tether Scandal
28.4.2019
Both Bitfinex and Tether are in deep trouble due to allegedly misusing funds — learn more about one of the biggest crypto scandals of 2019