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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
Crypto Exchanges Collaborate With Bithumb to Freeze Stolen Funds After Major Hack
18.4.2019
Bithumb has managed to freeze a major part of the stolen funds in collaboration with other exchanges and local police, but details of the hack are still sketchy. Learn more here
Will China Ban Crypto Mining?
12.4.2019
China shares new plans to curb mining industry, continuing the general crackdown on crypto. How could it affect the global market?
A Brief History of the SEC’s Reviews of Bitcoin ETF Proposals
1.4.2019
The public has mixed feelings about Bitcoin ETFs, but the SEC’s approval rests on market regulation and maturation
Privacy Service for XMR-Enabled Bitcoin Transfers Removes Support for US Residents
1.4.2019
XRM.to, which allows users to increase the privacy of their Bitcoin transfers by using Monero as an intermediary currency, has stated it will not be serving U.S. residents for now
US SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF Applications From VanEck and Bitwise
29.3.2019
The U.S. SEC has delayed its decision on Bitcoin ETF applications from VanEck and Bitwise, the new deadlines fall in mid-May 2019
Most Respondents File Negative Comments for SEC's Review of VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF
20.3.2019
Multiple respondents have filed comments with the U.S. SEC on the latest proposed rule change for the VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF