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Fed Governor Brainard Identifies Libra Threat, Says Regulatory Hurdles Abound

17.10.2019
Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a sharp critique of Libra, which would need to resolve many regulatory hurdles before going live

Rare Joint Statement From U.S. Regulators Proves Crypto Centralization Is Here

17.10.2019
The U.S. SEC, Fincen and CFTC issued a rare joint statement Friday addressing regulation of “activities involving digital assets.” Citing crypto’s perceived role in money laundering and terrorism, the regulatory power trio prescribed stricter adherence to anti-money laundering...

Europol Predicts Rise of ‘Criminal’ Crypto Exchanges in Digital Underground

15.10.2019
Is the current industry landscape, where centralized exchanges dominate cryptocurrency trading volumes, about to change in the coming years? Europol predicts that international regulatory demands for identity verification on established venues will push privacy concerned traders into so-called...

Diversified Crypto Fund Receives FINRA Regulatory Approval

15.10.2019
Grayscale Investments has received regulatory approval to publicly quote shares of its diversified crypto fund. The product, which is the firm’s only diversified offering, invests in five main cryptocurrencies. In addition, the firm offers nine single-asset investment funds, some of which...

US Treasury Secretary: Regulatory Fears Forced Libra Exodus

14.10.2019
U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said backers of Facebook’s Libra withdrew from the project, fearing it would not meet regulatory standards

More Nations Join the Club of Crypto-Friendly Jurisdictions

14.10.2019
Regulatory barriers are a major concern for businesses working with decentralized assets. Not all governments, however, are putting obstacles in front of crypto companies. In fact the number taking a crypto-friendly stance is in fact increasing. Also read: Ukraine in a Rush to Legalize...

Telegram May Delay Gram Launch After Regulatory Action from the SEC

14.10.2019
Telegram admits that it could postpone the launch of its TON blockchain network and Gram token after a late intervention from the American regulatory Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday. The SEC has filed an emergency action and obtained a temporary restraining order preventing...

2019 May Be the Year of Regulatory Response to Crypto: Ex-CFTC Chairman

13.10.2019
2019 will be the year when regulators may start considering some response to cryptocurrencies, says former CFTC chairman

Visa, Mastercard, Ebay, Stripe Join Paypal in Leaving Libra

12.10.2019
Most payment companies have now pulled out of Facebook’s Libra project. Visa, Mastercard, Ebay, and Stripe have followed Paypal in dropping out of the project amid regulatory concerns. The Libra Association has responded to the exodus of these companies. David Marcus, who is in charge of...

US Regulatory Body Gets Restraining Order Against Telegram and TON Issuer

12.10.2019
In the highly dynamic world of digital currencies, nothing can be aforesaid until it happens in reality as its almost impossible to assess the future outcomes easily. The recent news about the giant messaging app the Telegram Group being halted by the SEC had indeed taken the cryptocurrency arena...

Bank of England Drafts Out Regulatory Measures for Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency

11.10.2019
Facebook-led stablecoin project, Libra has managed to grab the attention of financial leaders all around the world, surprisingly, for all the negative reasons. It has been subject to backlash from regulatory authorities globally concerning its vulnerability to upset the financial scenario in...

Liechtenstein Adopts Token Act to Attract Crypto Business

6.10.2019
One of Europe’s smallest but richest nations, Liechtenstein, has made a significant step towards clarifying the regulatory environment in its already crypto-friendly jurisdiction. The parliament of the German-speaking principality in the heart of Europe has just passed a law that is likely...

Paypal Exits Libra – Mastercard and Visa May Follow

6.10.2019
Facebook’s ambitious financial inclusion project, Libra, continues marching forward in spite of mountainous regulatory obstacles, but key members of the Libra Association are having doubts and dropping out. Paypal has now reportedly left the group due to regulatory concerns. Libra...

South Korea Is Hoping for Regulatory Clarity as Crypto Laws Toughen

6.10.2019
Are 97% of Korean exchanges really on the verge of closure? Banks have been putting pressure on local players, but recent developments show the situation can finally change

Bank Raided, Arrests Made but RBI Still Restricts Withdrawals

6.10.2019
The crisis has elevated at the cooperative bank recently placed under regulatory restrictions by India’s central bank. Multiple branches have been raided and several arrests were made. However, the RBI continues to impose a withdrawal limit, preventing bank customers from accessing their...