# Regulation News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation?page=108 Page 108 of 123. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [$4.2B in crypto including BTC, ETH, LTC, and EOS seized by Chinese authorities from Ponzi scheme](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5862) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-28T13:17:52.000Z Updated: 2020-11-28T13:17:52.000Z Chinese authorities recovered various cryptocurrencies worth more than $4.2 billion from the TokenPlus Ponzi scheme operators. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5862.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5862.json) ## [Lithuania sells seized crypto composed of BTC, ETH, and Monero (XMR) for $7.5 M](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5855) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-26T05:12:31.000Z Updated: 2020-11-26T05:12:31.000Z Lithuania's tax authority just completed its first sale of seized cryptocurrencies that includes Bitcoin, Monero, and Ether. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5855.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5855.json) ## [Implementation of South Korea’s 20% crypto tax moved to January 2022](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5854) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-26T03:14:04.000Z Updated: 2020-11-26T03:14:04.000Z The government partially accommodated the Korea Blockchain Association's request to postpone the implementation of the new crypto tax. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5854.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5854.json) ## [Crypto exchange Coinbase removing margin trading feature starting Nov. 25](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5852) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-25T07:30:39.000Z Updated: 2020-11-25T07:30:39.000Z Coinbase announced the removal of the platform's margin trading feature citing recent guidance from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5852.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5852.json) ## [Cuba’s cryptocurrency adoption to increase after Western Union’s closure](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5848) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-24T05:27:22.000Z Updated: 2020-11-24T05:27:22.000Z After two decades, Western Union closed its Cuban operations due to U.S. sanctions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5848.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5848.json) ## [Cryptocurrency assets will be treated as financial products in South Africa’s draft proposal](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5845) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-23T05:24:17.000Z Updated: 2020-11-23T05:24:17.000Z South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority has published a draft declaration that will treat cryptocurrency assets as financial instruments. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5845.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5845.json) ## [Thailand’s new capital rules favorable for cryptocurrency exchanges](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5842) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-20T06:35:24.000Z Updated: 2020-11-20T06:35:24.000Z The Thai SEC revised its NC rules to accommodate digital asset trading. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5842.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5842.json) ## [Japan’s three largest banks to join the central bank digital currency (CBDC) experiment next year](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5841) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-19T18:13:29.000Z Updated: 2020-11-19T18:13:29.000Z The Bank of Japan is collaborating with 30 private sector participants for its digital yen experiment. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5841.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5841.json) ## [Inksnation cryptocurrency scam mastermind placed on the wanted list in Nigeria](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5837) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-17T17:14:59.000Z Updated: 2020-11-17T17:14:59.000Z Nigerian authorities want the Inkstation executive to face charges. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5837.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5837.json) ## [Pakistan’s SEC explores options for regulating its cryptocurrency industry](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5834) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-16T07:17:47.000Z Updated: 2020-11-16T07:17:47.000Z Pakistan views cryptocurrencies as the start of a new era of digital finance and is looking for ways to effectively regulate the crypto industry. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5834.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5834.json) ## [Canada Revenue Agency wants cryptocurrency exchange to hand over customer data since 2013](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5827) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-10T08:35:04.000Z Updated: 2020-11-10T08:35:04.000Z The Canadian tax agency asked a judge to force the crypto trading platform Coinsquare to hand over customer information. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5827.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5827.json) ## [Hong Kong plans to regulate all cryptocurrency trading platforms operating in the city](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5823) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-05T10:22:09.000Z Updated: 2020-11-05T10:22:09.000Z Hong Kong will require all cryptocurrency trading platforms to apply for a license from the Securities and Futures Commission. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5823.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5823.json) ## [Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) wallets will be incorporated into Venezuela’s remittance platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5820) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-03T15:31:42.000Z Updated: 2020-11-03T15:31:42.000Z Venezuelans will soon be able to formally receive remittances from abroad in BTC and LTC. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5820.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5820.json) ## [Australia creates a partnership that will explore central bank digital currency](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5819) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-02T08:54:09.000Z Updated: 2020-11-02T08:54:09.000Z Australia is launching a project that will explore the implications of a CBDC on an Ethereum-based DLT platform. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5819.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5819.json) ## [Gazprombank Switzerland secures approval to offer cryptocurrency services](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5818) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-11-02T06:01:19.000Z Updated: 2020-11-02T06:01:19.000Z The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority has approved Gazprombank to offer cryptocurrency services such as Bitcoin (BTC) trading and custody to its clients. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5818.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5818.json) ## [China’s proposed law won’t allow other yuan-backed cryptocurrencies except for its CBDC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5806) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-26T08:38:29.000Z Updated: 2020-10-26T10:51:04.000Z China's central bank published a draft law that will govern the country's CBDC. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5806.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5806.json) ## [FinCEN slaps Bitcoin (BTC) mixer founder with $60M fine for anti-money laundering violations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5798) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-21T11:42:19.000Z Updated: 2020-10-21T11:42:19.000Z The founder of Bitcoin mixers Coin Ninja and Helix is fined by FinCEN for violating BSA and anti-money laundering rules. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5798.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5798.json) ## [Bank of Russia to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot next year](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5797) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-21T06:07:05.000Z Updated: 2020-10-21T06:07:05.000Z The Russian central bank believes a digital ruble could mitigate the effects of economic sanctions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5797.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5797.json) ## [Recent job listing hints Bank of Canada might be moving ahead with its CBDC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5795) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-20T05:33:50.000Z Updated: 2020-10-20T05:33:50.000Z The Canadian central bank is looking for an economist who is also knowledgeable on cryptocurrency and blockchain. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5795.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5795.json) ## [FSB issues recommendations for stablecoins](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5793) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-19T05:24:07.000Z Updated: 2020-10-19T05:24:07.000Z The Financial Stability Board believes that large-scale adoption of stablecoins could be risky for the stability of the global financial system. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5793.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5793.json) ## [Korea Blockchain Association requests the government to postpone cryptocurrency tax until 2023](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5792) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-16T08:24:50.000Z Updated: 2020-10-19T06:50:36.000Z The Korea Blockchain Association wants the government to move the implementation of the new cryptocurrency tax until 2023. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5792.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5792.json) ## [Feminist Coalition asks for Bitcoin (BTC) donations instead of cash](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5791) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-15T15:02:06.000Z Updated: 2020-10-15T15:02:06.000Z The group's bank account, which was used to receive donations, was deactivated by Nigerian regulators forcing the group to opt for cryptocurrency donations. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5791.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5791.json) ## [G7 will oppose Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency until adequate regulations are in place](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5786) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-13T06:11:26.000Z Updated: 2020-10-13T06:11:26.000Z The Group of Seven expressed its decision to oppose the launch of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5786.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5786.json) ## [FCA’s crypto derivatives ban for retail investors could hurt the industry](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5782) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-12T03:11:50.000Z Updated: 2020-10-12T03:11:50.000Z Many expressed criticism on the FCA's recent ban on crypto derivatives for retail investors. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5782.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5782.json) ## [UK’s FCA bans cryptocurrency derivative products for retail investors](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5778) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-07T10:10:01.000Z Updated: 2020-10-07T10:10:01.000Z The U.K.'s FCA has issued a ban on cryptocurrency derivatives such as futures, options, and ETNs for retail investors. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5778.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5778.json) ## [SEC files charges against John McAfee for cryptocurrency promotion](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5776) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-06T17:15:17.000Z Updated: 2020-10-06T17:15:17.000Z The SEC alleged that John McAfee promoted ICOs without disclosing that he was paid to do so. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5776.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5776.json) ## [Abkhazia opts for regulation and lifts cryptocurrency mining ban](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5775) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-10-06T01:33:48.000Z Updated: 2020-10-06T01:33:48.000Z The government Abkhazia decided that it is better to regulate the crypto mining industry instead of imposing a total ban on the activity. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5775.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5775.json) ## [New Zealand’s tax agency wants crypto firms to hand over client data](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5769) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-30T07:22:07.000Z Updated: 2020-09-30T07:22:07.000Z The Inland Revenue Department has requested cryptocurrency firms to hand over the personal data of their clients. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5769.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5769.json) ## [Russia proposes fines of up to 30% of unreported cryptocurrency holdings](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5766) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-28T09:37:20.000Z Updated: 2020-09-28T09:37:20.000Z Russian is planning to impose tougher measures on those who fail to comply with cryptocurrency reporting requirements. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5766.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5766.json) ## [European Commission unveils proposed EU cryptocurrency regulation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5764) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-25T08:55:49.000Z Updated: 2020-09-25T08:55:49.000Z Europe will soon have a unified set of rules governing the cryptocurrency sector. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5764.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5764.json) ## [Venezuela regulates cryptocurrency mining and creates a national mining pool](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5762) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-24T14:04:25.000Z Updated: 2020-09-24T14:04:25.000Z Cryptocurrency mining is now legal in Venezuela. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5762.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5762.json) ## [South Korean gaming regulator GRAC postpones rating for the blockchain-based game ‘Five Stars’](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5759) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-23T07:55:21.000Z Updated: 2020-09-23T07:55:21.000Z GRAC has postponed the issuance of its rating for the non-fungible token-based game 'Five Stars.' [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5759.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5759.json) ## [Bitcoin (BTC) miners given access to electricity from three plants in Iran](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5756) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-22T06:12:23.000Z Updated: 2020-09-22T06:12:23.000Z State power utility firm Thermal Power Plant Holding Company (TPPH) will allow crypto miners to tap into electricity produced from three power plants for their mining activities. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5756.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5756.json) ## [Gibraltar updates its regulations governing DLT firms](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5755) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-21T16:01:14.000Z Updated: 2020-09-21T16:01:14.000Z The Gibraltar Financial Servic3es Commission issued new guidance for DLT firms. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5755.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5755.json) ## [49 U.S. States agree to have one regulatory framework for cryptocurrency firms](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5752) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-18T12:35:12.000Z Updated: 2020-09-18T12:35:12.000Z The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) just launched a new regulatory framework that would govern cryptocurrency and payments companies [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5752.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5752.json) ## [Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken receives U.S. banking license becoming the world’s first SPDI](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5750) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-18T06:52:48.000Z Updated: 2020-09-18T06:52:48.000Z Kraken Financial becomes the first Special Purpose Depository Institution in the world. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5750.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5750.json) ## [Two Russians who stole $16M cryptocurrency via phishing charged by the DOJ](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5749) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-17T14:25:24.000Z Updated: 2020-09-17T14:25:24.000Z The U.S. Department of Justice has filed charges against two Russian nationals who stole $16.8 million of cryptocurrency by phishing. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5749.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5749.json) ## [India plans on banning cryptocurrency trading, says report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5747) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-16T08:21:28.000Z Updated: 2020-09-16T08:22:52.000Z A new report claims that India might be about to impose a ban on crypto trading. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5747.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5747.json) ## [Nigeria’s SEC starts regulating its cryptocurrency industry](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5746) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-16T05:05:39.000Z Updated: 2020-09-16T05:05:39.000Z Firms engaged in ICOs, as well as those offering crypto and blockchain-related services, are now required to register with Nigeria's SEC. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5746.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5746.json) ## [SEC files charges against rapper T.I. for promoting fraudulent cryptocurrency offerings](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5743) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-14T15:02:06.000Z Updated: 2020-09-14T15:02:06.000Z Music artist T.I. is facing charges from the SEC and fined $75,000 for his involvement with fraudulent ICO offerings. 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