# Regulation News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation?page=113 Page 113 of 123. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Indian government creating national blockchain policy for several sector applications](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4328) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-28T05:27:02.000Z Updated: 2019-11-28T05:27:02.000Z The Indian government is currently creating a national blockchain strategy that will oversee the development of pilot programs that can be applied to various sectors including trade and finance. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4328.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4328.json) ## [Swiss federal government to amend DLT/Blockchain law to strengthen regulation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4322) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-28T03:52:12.000Z Updated: 2019-11-29T12:11:41.000Z The Swiss federal government is trying to improve its current financial regulatory framework that will oversee the growth of the crypto industry within its borders. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4322.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4322.json) ## [U.S. Judge orders IRS to narrow BitStamp investigation on the William Zietzke case](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4307) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-27T05:10:27.000Z Updated: 2019-11-27T05:10:27.000Z A U.S. judge has ordered the IRS to narrow down its auditing investigation on William Zietzke but proceeded to throw out the petitioner’s other claims including his right to financial privacy. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4307.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4307.json) ## [South Korea moves forward with bill to establish legal basis for cryptocurrencies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4308) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-11-27T04:53:11.000Z Updated: 2019-11-27T04:53:11.000Z South Korea is moving ahead with a bill that will create a legal basis for cryptocurrencies, Korea JoongAng Daily reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4308.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4308.json) ## [Thai SEC looks to amend royal decree on digital asset businesses in 2020](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4280) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-11-25T09:50:56.000Z Updated: 2019-11-25T09:50:56.000Z The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking to amend the royal decree on digital asset businesses in 2020, Bangkok Post reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4280.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4280.json) ## [China shuts down BISS crypto exchange, arrests more than 10 people; Binance ‘raid’ still unclear](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4269) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-25T04:06:19.000Z Updated: 2019-11-25T04:06:19.000Z Crypto exchange BISS has reportedly been shut down by Chinese authorities as the country is currently on the path of halting any crypto trading activities to shield its investors from the volatile market. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4269.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4269.json) ## [South Korea clamps down on unregistered crypto exchanges with new regulation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4252) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-22T05:07:25.000Z Updated: 2019-11-22T05:07:25.000Z Bosses of South Korean-based crypto exchanges will be facing jail time if their platform fails to register with the FSC, while legislators also loosen some regulations on the nascent market. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4252.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4252.json) ## [Dubai Future Council launches blockchain policy in preparation for the next 50 years](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4248) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-22T03:54:36.000Z Updated: 2019-11-22T03:54:36.000Z In a bid to stay ahead in the blockchain race, the Dubai Future Council has launched the Dubai Blockchain Policy that will oversee the tech’s adoption in the next 50 years. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4248.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4248.json) ## [Chinese authorities move forward with plans to introduce blockchain standardization](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4246) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-11-21T12:29:17.000Z Updated: 2019-11-21T12:29:17.000Z The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) is reportedly seeking to set industry standards across the financial sector to guide the application of new and cutting-edge technologies. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4246.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4246.json) ## [Libra will be classified once it goes live; PayPal explains why it backed out of the Association](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4242) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-21T08:52:19.000Z Updated: 2019-11-21T08:52:19.000Z Libra is still in development and CFTC Heath Tarbert said it’s too early to classify the stablecoin as there’s still a lot of unanswered questions revolving around the product. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4242.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4242.json) ## [MAS launches consultation on allowing crypto derivatives trading on approved exchanges](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4231) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-11-20T12:46:58.000Z Updated: 2019-11-20T12:46:58.000Z The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking comments on proposed regulation of cryptocurrency derivatives on approved exchanges. The last date to submit comments is Dec. 20. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4231.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4231.json) ## [Anti-money laundering law will be applied on stablecoins regardless of what’s backing it, says FinCEN](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4222) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-20T08:55:00.000Z Updated: 2019-11-20T08:55:00.000Z The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is clarifying that all stablecoins should follow the anti-money laundering law and no exceptions will be given regardless of what asset is backing it. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4222.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4222.json) ## [Weibo suspends accounts of Binance and Tron amid fresh crackdown of crypto businesses in China](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4210) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-11-19T12:04:59.000Z Updated: 2019-11-19T12:04:59.000Z Amid report of a fresh crackdown on cryptocurrency trading activities in China, the official accounts of Binance and Tron have been banned on Weibo, the country’s largest micro-blogging website, last week, Bloomberg r… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4210.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4210.json) ## [U.S. SEC to review Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF proposal; Reason behind the revisit still unclear](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4204) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-19T09:43:31.000Z Updated: 2020-01-16T06:24:33.000Z The SEC will be revisiting the Bitcoin ETF proposal submitted by Bitwise and NYSE Arca after the regulatory body rejected it last month due to fears of market manipulation. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4204.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4204.json) ## [UK Jurisdiction Taskforce recognizes cryptoassets as property and smart contracts as enforceable agreements](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4191) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-11-18T13:21:19.000Z Updated: 2019-11-18T13:21:19.000Z The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT), one of the six taskforces of the LawTech Delivery Panel (LTDP), has officially recognized cryptoassets as tradeable property and smart contracts as enforceable agreements under En… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4191.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4191.json) ## [IRS Criminal Investigators scrutinize crypto ATMs, kiosks for potential tax issues](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4190) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-11-18T12:20:58.000Z Updated: 2019-11-18T12:20:58.000Z The Criminal Investigation Division at the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has turned its attention to the potential tax issues stemming from cryptocurrency kiosks and Bitcoin ATMs, Bloomberg Law reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4190.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4190.json) ## [Germany’s BaFin launches market survey on crypto derivatives](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4101) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-11-11T07:01:32.000Z Updated: 2019-11-11T07:01:32.000Z The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has launched a market survey on cryptocurrency derivatives last week. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4101.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4101.json) ## [Russia seeks to create legislation that would force cybercriminals to give up stolen crypto assets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4085) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-08T10:21:29.000Z Updated: 2019-11-08T10:21:29.000Z Russia is currently planning to create a regulatory framework that would protect the country from the proliferating crimes that are committed in cyberspace. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4085.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4085.json) ## [Ukraine government signs MOU with Binance for cryptocurrency regulation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4065) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-07T10:36:21.000Z Updated: 2019-11-07T10:36:21.000Z Ukraine and crypto exchange Binance are trying to create a crypto regulation that will help foster the growth of the country’s economy by appealing to global investors. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4065.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4065.json) ## [European Union to create encompassing law for Libra, other stablecoins](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4062) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-07T07:37:56.000Z Updated: 2019-11-07T07:37:56.000Z The European Union will be conducting a meeting tomorrow aimed at regulating Libra and other stablecoins, essentially putting up the foundation of the regulatory framework that would govern this space in the future. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4062.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4062.json) ## [EU reiterates negative stance towards Libra; Romania’s Fiscal Council said Libra will eliminate central banks’ effectiveness](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4060) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-07T06:11:16.000Z Updated: 2019-11-07T06:11:16.000Z The EU has once again maintained its stance against Libra saying that the stablecoin is far too vague to be given the go-ahead to operate within its borders. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4060.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4060.json) ## [Hong Kong-based crypto exchanges offering security token trading now required to acquire SFC license](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4053) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-07T04:18:58.000Z Updated: 2019-11-07T04:18:58.000Z Hong Kong has recently bolstered its crypto regulation, releasing a position paper that requires crypto exchanges to acquire an SFC license if they’re offering trading services in security tokens. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4053.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4053.json) ## [China scraps plan to phase out bitcoin mining industry](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4048) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-11-06T09:57:40.000Z Updated: 2019-11-06T09:57:40.000Z China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) seems to have scrapped its plan to eliminate bitcoin mining industry from the country. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4048.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4048.json) ## [US House of Representatives to vote for a bill concerning CFTC’s role in crypto derivatives market](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4045) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-06T09:04:34.000Z Updated: 2019-11-06T09:04:34.000Z The House of Representatives is slated to vote on a bill that would widen the CFTC’s authority in the crypto space amidst the global evolution of the financial sector. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4045.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4045.json) ## [Finland gives the thumbs up to 5 crypto services; Regulatory body to monitor successful registrants moving forward](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4042) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-06T08:53:27.000Z Updated: 2019-11-06T08:53:27.000Z Finland has now approved five crypto services to operate in the country after the law on the sector was put in place months prior. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4042.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4042.json) ## [European Union plans to discuss creation of digital currency following draft’s proposal](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4038) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-06T06:40:11.000Z Updated: 2019-11-06T06:40:11.000Z The Finnish EU presidency drafted a proposal for the creation of digital currency by the European Central Bank in the wake of global digital currency efforts by corporate giants. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4038.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4038.json) ## [Authorities seize crypto exchange Einstein assets, properties; company’s sole director uncontactable](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4028) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-05T11:12:52.000Z Updated: 2019-11-05T11:12:52.000Z The Einstein Exchange offices are being seized by authorities following orders from the Supreme Court of British Columbia due to clients complaining they can’t access their assets. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4028.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4028.json) ## [U.S. Federal Reserve looking to hire a new manager to oversee research on digital currencies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4023) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-05T09:47:04.000Z Updated: 2019-11-05T09:47:04.000Z The U.S. Federal Reserve is looking to hire a new manager that would carry out research on the application of stablecoins, digital currencies, and distributed ledger technology. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4023.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4023.json) ## [U.K. releases extensive crypto tax guidelines; Rules subject to changes depending on market evolution](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4013) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-05T04:00:46.000Z Updated: 2019-11-05T04:00:46.000Z The British Tax Authority has released a comprehensive guide for crypto taxation covering a host of activities, adding that this rule will be subject to change depending on how the market evolves. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4013.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4013.json) ## [FATF publishes draft guidance on digital ID systems](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4012) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-11-04T12:24:41.000Z Updated: 2019-11-04T12:24:41.000Z The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is seeking feedback from regulatory authorities, banks, virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and other regulated entities on its draft guidance on digital identity (ID) systems. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4012.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4012.json) ## [FCA issues key instructions for crypto businesses ahead of EU’s 5AMLD deadline](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4000) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-11-04T05:59:41.000Z Updated: 2019-11-08T11:40:11.000Z UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published key information for cryptoasset-related businesses ahead of the implementation of the European Union’s Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) in early 2020, Finex… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4000.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/4000.json) ## [XBT Corp. settles with SEC over unregistered bitcoin-funded swaps sale](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3988) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-01T06:25:47.000Z Updated: 2019-11-01T06:25:47.000Z The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against First Global Credit after the company sold unregistered swaps to U.S. investors from 2016 to 2017. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3988.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3988.json) ## [Indian state Tamil Nadu to create state policy on AI, blockchain tech; Approval expected to arrive in 10 days](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3984) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-11-01T03:51:16.000Z Updated: 2019-11-01T03:51:16.000Z Tamil Nadu, India’s 10th largest state, will be creating a state-wide policy that would oversee the application of blockchain and AI in various sectors including the e-service delivery system. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3984.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3984.json) ## [China to examine, provide certification to digital payment and blockchain-related services](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3956) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-10-30T07:44:27.000Z Updated: 2019-10-30T07:45:49.000Z China will be handing out official certifications on software and hardware products that are being used to develop blockchain-based digital payments amidst Xi Jinping’s endorsement of the technology. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3956.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3956.json) ## [UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority seeks industry feedback on crypto assets draft regulation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3925) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-10-28T09:58:18.000Z Updated: 2019-10-28T09:58:18.000Z The SCA has drafted a policy framework for cryptocurrencies, a move that may push the country as the leader in the digital space as the race in the crypto-verse continues to heat up. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3925.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3925.json) ## [China’s new cryptography law to come into effect in January 2020](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3913) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-10-28T04:49:59.000Z Updated: 2019-10-28T04:49:59.000Z For years, China has been wary of cryptocurrency and has posed restrictions regarding anything involving Bitcoin. However, the country is interested in blockchain, the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3913.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3913.json) ## [US CFTC transforms its fintech research lab ‘LabCFTC’ into independent office](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3900) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-10-24T12:31:10.000Z Updated: 2019-10-24T12:31:10.000Z LabCFTC, an initiative launched by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to promote responsible fintech innovation, is being upgraded as an independent office, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3900.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3900.json) ## [Congress grills Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg over Libra cryptocurrency and trust issues](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3894) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-10-24T06:18:38.000Z Updated: 2019-10-24T06:18:38.000Z Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced members of Congress on Wednesday, October 23, on the social media giant’s plans to launch its own cryptocurrency. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3894.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3894.json) ## [Digital assets to be assigned ISIN by Association of National Number Agencies task force](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3891) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-10-24T05:00:20.000Z Updated: 2019-10-24T05:00:45.000Z Association of National Number Agencies has created a new body to label digital assets to avoid confusion in the future as the ecosystem intersects with the traditional sector. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3891.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3891.json) ## [Ethereum futures contract might arrive in the 6-12 months, CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/3868) By J Russ Isberto | Regulation Published: 2019-10-22T03:32:15.000Z Updated: 2019-10-22T03:32:15.000Z An Ethereum futures contract will likely arrive in the next 6-12 months based on the optimism expressed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Heath Tarbert. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/3868.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/3868.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation.md?page=112) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation.md?page=114)