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Koinex Exchange Shuts Down Ahead of Crypto Regulation
28.6.2019
Another Indian crypto exchange has shut down permanently due to the banking restriction and regulatory delays. The exchange cites denials in payment services and a sharp decline in trading volume resulting from the recent news of a draft bill to ban cryptocurrencies. Also read: Indian...
India: Another Crypto Exchange Closes Due to Regulatory Pressure
27.6.2019
Indian crypto exchange Koinex has ceased operations effective immediately, its co-founder has confirmed
Facebook Seeking Crypto Wallet Data Engineer, Regulatory Policy Expert
24.6.2019
Facebook is seeking a data professional to work on its crypto wallet Calibra, as well as a policy specialist to help with regulatory hurdles
Is US Regulatory Uncertainty At Risk of Killing Crypto Innovation?
24.6.2019
The US culture of entrepreneurship and innovation is almost unparalleled. Over the past decades, it’s generated a technological revolution comprising dozens of multi-billion dollar companies including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Facebook, SAP, and many more. However, the growth in popularity...
Facebook’s Libra Facing a World of Regulatory Hurdles
20.6.2019
Facebook and its 27 partners are already running into a number of regulatory headaches from all corners of the globe following the unveiling of its Libra whitepaper earlier this week.
As previously reported, within hours of the social network’s Libra announcement, members of an American House...
Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Will Face ‘Regulatory Hurricane,’ Canaccord Analysts Say
19.6.2019
Facebook's Libra coin will face a regulatory "hurricane," warn otherwise-bullish analysts at investment bank Canaccord
Bancor Seeks to Exclude US Users From Trading Over Regulatory Uncertainty
19.6.2019
Bancor is bowing to unclear regulatory forces in the U.S. by blocking trading for local users starting in July
Brazilian Financial Authorities Announce Regulatory Sandbox For Blockchain
18.6.2019
“This initiative is an answer to great transformation”, the regulators said
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...
Ethfinex Launches DAO as Executives Consider Regulatory Landscape
13.6.2019
Ethfinex’s co-founder hints he wants protection from regulators by decentralizing governance after the exchange has launched a test DAO
Indian Government-Backed Program Offers Crypto and Blockchain Course
13.6.2019
An Indian government-initiated program is offering a course for undergraduates to learn about cryptocurrency, blockchains, and their use cases. This 12-week interactive course is free to enroll and learn from. Among the topics covered are Bitcoin basics and consensus. Meanwhile, India’s...
Major Hong Kong Property Firm to Seek Regulatory Approval for Tokenized Real Estate
12.6.2019
Major family-owned property firm Stan Group will meet with Hong Kong’s securities watchdog in January 2020 to seek approval for the sale of tokenized real estate assets
Cryptoworld Getting Ready for Major Regulatory Blow
12.6.2019
As the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is preparing to present a note on June 21, explaining to all the members of this inter-governmental effort how they should oversee virtual assets, the cryptoverse is embracing for the possible consequences.
As a reminder, FATF wants all business that...
Republic of San Marino Issues Regulatory Policies on Tokens, Token Offerings
7.6.2019
San Marino’s regents have set regulatory guidelines in their decree on blockchain technology in business, setting policy for ICOs involving security and utility tokens
Japan Hopes to Set Global Crypto Law Benchmark With Latest Regulatory Update
5.6.2019
Coincheck voices its concern over new crypto laws in Japan, while other exchanges claim to be excited as they await for the arrival of institutional investors
Federal Preemption or States’ Rights? Crypto Advocates Clash Over Regulatory Approaches
3.6.2019
America’s fundamental political divides come to define approaches to crypto regulation
Philippine Bank RCBC Waiting For Regulatory Consent To Present Stablecoin On IBM Blockchain
30.5.2019
The most significant credit card issuing bank of Philippines is waiting for regulatory approval to issue Philippine Peso based digital coin on the newly launched blockchain of IBM. The blockchain of IBM is a real-time worldwide payment network, specially created for the financial institutions...
Dithering U.S. Regulators Risk Causing a Brain Drain to Friendlier Crypto Climes
28.5.2019
Cryptocurrency companies in the United States aren’t happy. Token issuers, exchanges, and VCs are up in arms about vague and contradictory guidance on crypto asset regulation. Should the U.S. fail to update its archaic securities laws, they warn, there is a risk of top talent making an exodus...
Supreme Court Advocate Suggests How to Regulate Cryptocurrency in India
24.5.2019
An Indian supreme court advocate has shared some thoughts on the kind of cryptocurrency regulation India can benefit from. The right regulatory framework “would ensure transparency, oversight and accountability,” but a “one size fits all” regulation would be a mistake,...
Grayscale Gets Regulatory Nod From FINRA for Ethereum Trust to Trade on OTC Markets
23.5.2019
Following regulatory approval, Grayscale’s third cryptocurrency trust is about to hit the retail market