# Regulation News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation?page=111 Page 111 of 123. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Binance joins blockchain-based Shyft Network for FATF Travel Rule Compliance](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5229) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-03-01T11:56:08.000Z Updated: 2020-03-01T11:56:08.000Z Crypto exchange Binance announced that it just participated in the blockchain-based Shyft Network to implement its decentralized infrastructure to comply with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5229.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5229.json) ## [Central banks should conduct a comprehensive study before issuing digital currencies, BoJ official says](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5226) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-03-01T11:54:53.000Z Updated: 2020-03-01T11:54:53.000Z Central banks need to have a deep understanding of digital currencies before issuing one. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5226.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5226.json) ## [U.S. SEC rejects Wilkshire Phoenix’s bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5224) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-27T09:16:44.000Z Updated: 2020-02-27T09:16:44.000Z The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to reject the latest bid for a bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5224.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5224.json) ## [Germany’s new regulation targeting bitcoin exchanges and custodians may face these challenges](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5218) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-27T09:14:26.000Z Updated: 2020-02-27T09:14:26.000Z Germany’s Financial Supervisory Authority (or BaFin) has released a new guideline urging bitcoin exchanges and custodians to get a license. Companies who will be addressing the German market no matter where they are b… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5218.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5218.json) ## [Why is China investing in blockchain technology](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/5212) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-26T07:03:36.000Z Updated: 2020-02-26T07:03:36.000Z China is one of the leading countries when it comes to crypto and blockchain, and the country has many reasons why it invests in these technologies. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/5212.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/5212.json) ## [Central banks should consider digital currencies, Bank of England exec says](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5208) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-25T10:16:14.000Z Updated: 2020-02-25T10:16:14.000Z The Bank of England (BoE) chief cashier Sarah John encourages central banks to consider digital currencies saying that it is “crucial” before tech giants dominate. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5208.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5208.json) ## [Canada, Netherlands, Ukraine central banks not very enthusiastic about blockchain for digital currencies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5207) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-25T10:15:48.000Z Updated: 2020-02-25T10:15:48.000Z The central banks are not very enthusiastic about blockchain technology. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5207.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5207.json) ## [G20 finance ministers urge countries to implement FATF standards on virtual assets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5206) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-25T10:15:18.000Z Updated: 2020-02-25T10:15:18.000Z G20 finance ministers reiterated its statement about the risks of global stablecoins and urges countries to implement the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5206.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5206.json) ## [Federal Reserve urges to issue a digital currency to compete with China](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5201) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-25T10:12:34.000Z Updated: 2020-02-25T10:12:34.000Z Former Commodities and Futures Trading Commission Chairman (CFTC) J. Christopher Giancarlo encourages the Federal Reserve to issue a fully digital currency. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5201.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5201.json) ## [US Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg proposes crypto regulatory framework](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5177) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-19T12:15:02.000Z Updated: 2020-02-19T12:15:02.000Z Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg has submitted a financial reform plan that calls for a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5177.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5177.json) ## [IRS invites crypto firms to discuss cryptocurrencies and related issues](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5178) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-19T11:35:27.000Z Updated: 2020-02-19T11:35:27.000Z The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has invited cryptocurrency firms and advocates to join a summit on March 3, Bloomberg Tax reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5178.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5178.json) ## [CFTC sues Colorado resident with fraud in crypto-related Ponzi scheme](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5145) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-17T11:56:13.000Z Updated: 2020-02-17T11:56:13.000Z The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued a Colorado resident and his firm for duping U.S. investors of thousands of dollars. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5145.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5145.json) ## [U.S. Treasury Department’s FinCEN working on new crypto regulations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5117) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-13T12:17:45.000Z Updated: 2020-02-13T12:17:45.000Z The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is working on new cryptocurrency regulations, Treasury Security Steven Mnuchin revealed during a hearing before the S… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5117.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5117.json) ## [IOSCO releases list of key considerations for regulating crypto-asset trading platforms](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5112) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-13T07:34:59.000Z Updated: 2020-02-13T07:37:03.000Z The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a list of key considerations to help regulatory authorities when regulating crypto-asset trading platforms (CTPs). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5112.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5112.json) ## [Italy shuts down 6 foreign exchanges, 2 crypto trading sites](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5083) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-11T11:39:11.000Z Updated: 2020-02-11T11:39:11.000Z The Italian securities regulator has shut down a total of eight FX websites for operating illegally in the country, Finance Magnates reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5083.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5083.json) ## [Ukraine will not regulate cryptocurrency mining activities](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5076) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-11T05:48:26.000Z Updated: 2020-02-11T05:48:26.000Z Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation published a document on Friday announcing that the government will not be regulating crypto mining in the country, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5076.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5076.json) ## [Switzerland to lower client KYC threshold value for crypto exchange transactions to $1,000](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5067) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-10T09:40:11.000Z Updated: 2020-02-10T09:40:11.000Z The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has proposed to lower the client identification threshold value for cryptocurrency exchange transactions from 5,000 CHF to 1,000 CHF (or USD$1,020), as stated i… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5067.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5067.json) ## [UK financial watchdog FCA seeks a cryptocurrency expert](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5052) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-07T11:00:49.000Z Updated: 2020-02-07T11:00:49.000Z The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking for a cryptocurrency expert who will work with it in the new area of cryptocurrency regulation and the fifth money laundering directive (5MLD) regulations, accordi… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5052.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5052.json) ## [Australia releases National Blockchain Roadmap](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5044) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2020-02-07T04:44:35.000Z Updated: 2020-02-07T04:44:35.000Z Australia’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released the National Blockchain Roadmap, setting out a strategy for governments, industry, and researchers to capitalise on opportunities and addr… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5044.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5044.json) ## [Newly formed central bank digital currency research group to hold first meeting in April: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5041) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2020-02-06T12:53:58.000Z Updated: 2020-02-06T12:53:58.000Z The recently formed consortium of six central banks and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is going to hold its first meeting in mid-April, Nikkei reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5041.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5041.json) ## [Germany’s financial regulator issues guidance on licensing process for crypto custody firms](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5038) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-06T12:05:26.000Z Updated: 2020-02-06T12:05:26.000Z Germany's Financial Supervisory Authority (or BaFin) has released new guidelines to clarify how the country’s new law, which came into force last month, will apply to firms offering or intending to offer crypto custod… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5038.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5038.json) ## [U.S. Marshals Service to auction $37M worth of confiscated bitcoins](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5004) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-04T09:35:47.000Z Updated: 2020-02-04T09:35:47.000Z The United States Marshals Service (USMS), a federal law agency under the U.S. Department of Justice, announced on its website that it is planning to auction over 4,000 confiscated bitcoins. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5004.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5004.json) ## [Bermuda fintech advisor Denis Pitcher talks about blockchain adoption plans](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4991) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-02-03T10:25:00.000Z Updated: 2020-02-03T10:25:00.000Z Denis Pitcher, Premier of Bermuda’s chief fintech advisor, recently shared the country’s plan for comprehensive blockchain adoption with CoinDesk. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4991.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4991.json) ## [Coinbase Custody, Bison Trails join Proof of Stake Alliance to engage with policy stakeholders](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4975) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-31T09:08:26.000Z Updated: 2020-01-31T09:08:26.000Z Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), an advocacy organization for Proof of Stake (PoS) technology, has announced the joining of new members. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4975.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4975.json) ## [India’s national blockchain strategy calls for a state-backed digital Rupee](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4945) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-29T09:10:23.000Z Updated: 2020-02-14T07:28:42.000Z The National Institute for Smart Governance (NISG), a non-profit company incorporated by the Indian government that provides e-governance consulting services to central and state governments, has published a draft doc… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4945.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4945.json) ## [Singapore announces commencement of new regulatory framework for crypto businesses](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4937) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-29T04:58:19.000Z Updated: 2020-01-29T04:58:19.000Z The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced on Tuesday that it updated its regulatory framework for payment services with the commencement of the Payment Services Act (PS Act). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4937.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4937.json) ## [Blockchain Association launches Market Integrity Working Group for cryptocurrency transparency](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4933) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-28T11:30:00.000Z Updated: 2020-01-28T11:30:00.000Z The Blockchain Association announced in a blog on Medium that they just launched the Market Integrity Working Group to ensure “transparency and fairness” in the crypto space. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4933.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4933.json) ## [Iran issues over 1,000 licenses to cryptocurrency miners: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4924) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-28T04:35:38.000Z Updated: 2020-01-28T04:35:38.000Z Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mine & Trade has issued more than 1,000 licenses to cryptocurrency miners since it began regulating the industry in the country, Finance Tribune reported citing IBENA. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4924.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4924.json) ## [Hawaiian lawmakers seek to allow banks to offer crypto custodial services](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4911) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-27T08:05:04.000Z Updated: 2020-01-27T08:05:04.000Z On Jan. 18, the lawmakers in Hawaii submitted a bill to allow banks to offer crypto custodial services, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4911.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4911.json) ## [World Economic Forum announces new global consortium for cryptocurrency governance](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4910) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2020-01-27T05:58:07.000Z Updated: 2020-01-27T05:58:07.000Z The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Friday announced a global consortium that will focus on designing a governance framework for cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4910.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4910.json) ## [Ukraine to block crypto wallets and seize illegally obtained assets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4908) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-27T05:10:56.000Z Updated: 2020-01-27T05:10:56.000Z Cryptocurrency transactions are now subject to financial monitoring in Ukraine as the country passed the Financial Monitoring Bill into law in December. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4908.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4908.json) ## [Liechtenstein's Financial Market Authority approves ethereum-based real estate tokenized fund](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4894) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-24T07:35:33.000Z Updated: 2020-01-24T07:35:33.000Z Liechtenstein's Financial Market Authority (FMA) has approved AARGOS Global Real Estate Fund as an alternative investment fund (AIF), the company announced on its website. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4894.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4894.json) ## [Australia's APRA wants to supervise digital wallets like Facebook's Calibra](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4853) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-22T04:46:13.000Z Updated: 2020-01-22T04:46:13.000Z The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has proposed to the senate that it wants to supervise digital wallets. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4853.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4853.json) ## [Cryptocurrencies not banned but ringfenced banks from it, clarifies Reserve Bank Of India](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4852) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-22T04:26:09.000Z Updated: 2020-01-22T07:41:35.000Z The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that it did not ban cryptocurrencies but only ringfenced banks from it due to the risks associated with trading these virtual assets, The Economic Times reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4852.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4852.json) ## [Emurgo establishes blockchain task force with Uzbekistan](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4845) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-21T10:38:24.000Z Updated: 2020-01-21T10:39:46.000Z Emurgo, the official commercial and venture arm of the Cardano blockchain project, is setting up a blockchain task force in partnership with the government of Uzbekistan. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4845.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4845.json) ## [Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro approves crypto-run casino](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4844) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-21T09:30:42.000Z Updated: 2020-01-22T04:27:49.000Z Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced on Friday that he has approved the opening of an international crypto-run casino at Ávila National Park’s Hotel Humboldt, Bitcoin.com reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4844.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4844.json) ## [UK revenue and customs agency wants to track crypto-asset transactions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4839) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2020-01-21T06:13:36.000Z Updated: 2020-01-21T06:13:36.000Z Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the UK is seeking a supplier for a crypto-asset blockchain analysis tool. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4839.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4839.json) ## [South Korea plans to impose 20% income tax on cryptocurrencies: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4830) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-20T13:56:41.000Z Updated: 2020-01-20T13:56:41.000Z The finance ministry of South Korea is mulling to impose a 20 percent income tax on cryptocurrency transactions, the officials announced on Monday, The Korea Times reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4830.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4830.json) ## [Oklahoma Senator drafts bill for state-backed financial institution supported by blockchain tech](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4829) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-20T13:38:28.000Z Updated: 2020-01-20T13:38:28.000Z Senator Nathan Dahm has drafted a new bill for Oklahoma that calls for a state-backed financial institution that will be fully supported by blockchain technology, Cointelegraph reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4829.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4829.json) ## [Canadian Security Administrators issues guidance on securities legislation for crypto exchanges](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4822) By Catherine Martin | Regulation Published: 2020-01-20T12:32:11.000Z Updated: 2020-01-20T12:32:11.000Z The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued a notice on Thursday to guide crypto exchanges on the application of securities regulation. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4822.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4822.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation.md?page=110) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation.md?page=112)