# Regulation News

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## [SEC solicits comments on Wilshire Phoenix Bitcoin and T-Bills ETF proposal](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3818)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-16T05:42:49.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-16T05:42:49.000Z

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on an exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal based on bitcoin and Treasury bonds.

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## [Grayscale Investment secures FINRA approval for public quote of Digital Large Cap Fund](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3808)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-15T09:45:57.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-15T09:45:57.000Z

Digital asset management fund Grayscale Investment has secured regulatory approval from the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to publicly quote the shares of its diversified cryptocurrency fund.

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## [U.S. IRS wants to know your crypto ownership in updated income tax form](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3785)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-14T07:00:49.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-14T07:00:49.000Z

The U.S. Internal Revenue Services (IRS) has added a question about cryptocurrencies in its updated 1040 income tax form for the coming tax season.

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## [U.S. SEC, CFTC, FinCEN issue rare statement warning crypto users to abide banking laws](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3786)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-14T06:58:49.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-14T06:58:49.000Z

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a three-party joint statement on cryptocurrency.

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## [Crypto Valley Association joins International Digital Asset Exchange Association](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3787)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-14T06:56:01.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-14T06:56:01.000Z

Crypto Valley Association (CVA), a government-supported Swiss blockchain and crypto advocacy group, has become the latest organisation to join the International Digital Asset Exchange Association (IDAXA).

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## [World Federation of Exchanges urges UK FCA not to ban sale of crypto derivatives to retail investors](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3780)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-14T04:29:35.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-14T04:29:35.000Z

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses, has asked UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) not to ban the sale of crypto derivatives to retail investors.

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## [Telegram may postpone Gram token launch after SEC stops U.S. crypto sale](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3779)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-14T04:24:56.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-14T04:24:56.000Z

Telegram is likely postponing the launch of its own cryptocurrency on the Telegram Open Network (TON) after it was ordered to be halted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for “unlawful” token sale in…

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## [Canada's regulatory uncertainty on blockchain stunts exponential growth: Canadian Digital Chamber of Commerce report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3771)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-11T10:06:25.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-11T10:06:25.000Z

Canadian blockchain companies want to know the stance of the government on cryptocurrency and blockchain, according to a report by the Canadian Digital Chamber of Commerce (CDCC).

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## [Bitfinex, Tether win appeal against NYAG to stop compiling documents](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3764)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-11T06:13:02.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-11T06:13:02.000Z

A New York judge has denied the request of the New York Attorney General (NYAG)’s office to make Bitfinex and Tether compile documents related to their alleged $850 million cover-up and $900 million line of credit.

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## [U.S. IRS issues new cryptocurrency tax guidelines for airdrops, hard forks](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3748)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-10T07:56:48.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-10T07:56:48.000Z

The U.S. Internal Revenue Services has released new guidance in the form of a Revenue Ruling for tax reporting on cryptocurrency airdrops and hard forks.

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## [U.S. SEC disapproves Bitwise’s bitcoin ETF proposal citing market manipulation concerns](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3750)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-10T07:54:42.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-10T07:58:52.000Z

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected the bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal filed by Bitwise Asset Management.

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## [Bank of England lays ground rules for launch of Facebook’s crypto ‘Libra’ in the UK](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3745)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-10T06:07:38.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-10T06:53:08.000Z

The Bank of England has called for “highest standards of resilience” and “appropriate supervisory oversight” for Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project before it launches in the UK.

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## [Visa, Mastercard, Stripe face pressure as senators urge them to quit Facebook's Libra Association](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3740)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-10T03:49:08.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-10T03:49:08.000Z

Lawmakers are starting to pressure members of the Libra Association to reconsider their involvement in the Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency project.

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## [Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission releases new policy targetting crypto fund managers](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3725)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-09T06:02:09.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-09T06:02:09.000Z

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has officially released regulations for crypto fund managers.

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## [U.S. House panel wants Mark Zuckerberg to testify on crypto project ‘Libra’ by January 2020: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3695)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-04T07:17:12.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-04T07:17:12.000Z

The House of Representatives Financial Services Committee wants Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify on the social media giant’s highly ambitious cryptocurrency project, The Information reported.

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## [Japan’s Financial Services Agency issues draft guidelines for funds investing in cryptocurrencies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3693)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-04T06:17:51.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-04T06:17:51.000Z

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has published draft guidelines for funds investing in cryptocurrencies, CoinDesk reported.

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## [Two lawmakers urge Fed to mull a digital U.S. dollar; Philly Fed president thinks digital currencies are 'inevitable'](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3687)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-04T03:18:19.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-04T10:51:18.000Z

Two U.S. congressmen, Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas) and Rep. Bill Foster (D-Illinois), have asked the Federal Reserve to consider developing a digital dollar.

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## [Ohio businesses cannot pay taxes using bitcoin anymore; OhioCrypto.com website suspended](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3684)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-03T17:19:57.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-03T17:19:57.000Z

Less than a year since launching, the State of Ohio has suspended its online portal that allows businesses to pay their taxes using bitcoin.

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## [OKEx announces global self-regulated organization initiative for crypto exchanges](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3669)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-03T04:31:50.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-03T04:31:50.000Z

Leading crypto spot and futures exchange OKEx is establishing a global Self-Regulated Organization (SRO) in order to standardize exchange practices and policies.

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## [Marudo: Venezuela to use crypto payments soon; opposition calls plan desperate subterfuge](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3664)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-02T17:55:15.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-02T17:55:15.000Z

Venezuelan President Nicolás Marudo confirmed reports that his country is planning to develop a bitcoin-based payment method and stockpiling cryptocurrencies as part of its international reserves.

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## [UK police raise $294K after selling off ill-gotten cryptocurrency haul of TalkTalk hacker](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3654)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-02T02:27:52.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-02T02:27:52.000Z

U.K. authorities have raised 240,000 pounds (~$294,000) after auctioning off the crypto-assets of a convicted hacker.

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## [CFTC accuses crypto escrow firm head of $7M fraud](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3653)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-01T13:47:14.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-01T13:47:14.000Z

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued Jon Barry Thompson for fraud, alleging that he “knowingly or recklessly [made] false representations to customers in connection with the purported purchase…

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## [Longfin and its CEO ordered to pay $6.8M penalty for SEC fraud complaint](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3651)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-01T13:42:38.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-01T13:42:38.000Z

Cryptocurrency firm Longfin Corp. has been ordered by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) nearly $6.8 million in penalties related to …

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## [SBI Securities, Nomura and others form self-regulatory body for STOs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3648)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-01T10:00:58.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-01T10:00:58.000Z

Six major Japanese security companies have teamed up to establish an organization that will establish rules for security token offerings (STOs).

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## [EOS maker Block.One agrees to settle $24M penalty with SEC over unregistered ICO](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3641)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-10-01T06:51:52.000Z
Updated: 2019-10-01T06:51:52.000Z

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to settle charges against EOS maker Block.One for carrying out an unregistered securities sale.

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## [Iran cracks down crypto-miners as the government regulates mining](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3622)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-30T07:07:00.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-30T07:07:00.000Z

The Iranian government has reportedly been cracking down local cryptocurrency miners in the past three months, following a new pending regulation that will regulate crypto mining via licensing.

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## [Uzbekistan hikes electricity tariffs for crypto miners by 3 times](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3621)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-30T06:59:05.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-30T06:59:05.000Z

The government of the Republic of Uzbekistan has increased electricity tariffs for cryptocurrency miners by 3 times.

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## [Russian Banking Association proposes taxing crypto mining as treasure](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3611)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-27T12:41:53.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-27T12:41:53.000Z

Russia could tax cryptocurrency mining activities, similar to how it taxes treasure findings or property, local news agency Izvestia report.

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## [Venezuela's central bank exploring ways to add bitcoin, ether to its reserves](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3603)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-27T07:57:03.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-27T07:57:03.000Z

Venezuela’s central bank could soon hold bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) in its coffers, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people with knowledge about the matter.

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## [US House of Representatives passes bill requiring FinCEN to study blockchain and AI](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3569)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-25T12:25:04.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-25T12:25:04.000Z

The United States House of Representatives has passed a new bill that requires the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to study emerging technologies including blockchain.

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## [U.S. SEC begins proceedings on Wilshire Phoenix Bitcoin ETF proposal](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3564)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-25T09:19:44.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-25T09:19:44.000Z

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has started its proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove a proposed bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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## [CoinShares urges customers to join fight against UK FCA’s proposed ban on crypto exchange-traded notes](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3541)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-24T06:20:24.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-24T06:20:24.000Z

CoinShares, a UK-based digital asset investment firm, is urging investors to support its fight against an impending ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETN) to be imposed by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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## [IFRS interpretations committee defines cryptocurrencies as “intangible asset”](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3529)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-23T11:15:09.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-23T11:15:09.000Z

In a decision made in June, the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) said that cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, are neither legal tender nor financial products.

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## [US Congress’ upcoming hearing with SEC to focus on cryptocurrencies and Libra](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3508)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-20T09:55:08.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-20T12:03:19.000Z

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is going to hold a hearing next week in which it will seek answers from five Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioners on cryptocurrencies and Facebook’s Libra,…

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## [Germany adopts comprehensive blockchain strategy to block Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3483)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-19T07:39:40.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-19T07:39:40.000Z

Germany has passed on Wednesday a comprehensive blockchain strategy that aims to block stablecoins from becoming alternative currencies and threatening state sovereignty, according to Reuters.

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## [Turkey plans to create National Blockchain Infrastructure and regulatory sandbox](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3481)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-19T06:41:40.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-19T06:41:40.000Z

Turkey is eyeing to become the first country to use blockchain for public administrative services, according to a new road map released by the country’s Ministry of Industry and Technology, as reported by Cointelegraph.

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## [VanEck, SolidX pull out bitcoin ETF proposal from SEC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3469)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-18T04:28:20.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-18T04:28:20.000Z

VanEck and SolidX have withdrawn their bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal, as per a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday.

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## [Crypto exchange OKEx Korea to remove all privacy coins, including monero, dash, zcash, over FATF's 'travel rule'](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3443)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-17T03:48:01.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-17T03:48:01.000Z

Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx’s Korea branch is delisting all five privacy coins, including monero (XMR), dash (DASH), zcash (ZEC), Horizen (ZEN), and super bitcoin (SBTC).

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## [CME's bitcoin index provider CF Benchmarks scores FCA license in Europe](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3427)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-16T03:31:52.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-16T03:31:52.000Z

CF Benchmarks, the Bitcoin index provider of Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group, has received authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to become a Benchmark Administrator under the European Benchm…

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## [Facebook to face 26 central bank officials over Libra crypto project](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3429)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-09-16T03:07:19.000Z
Updated: 2019-09-16T03:07:19.000Z

Facebook is set to face global regulators on Monday to answer questions about its Libra cryptocurrency project, amid warning from EU governments that the digital currency poses threat to financial stability.

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