# Regulation News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation?page=115 Page 115 of 123. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [France mulls blocking Facebook's Libra project on European soil as FINMA chief weighs pros and cons of the cryptocurrency](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3420) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-09-13T09:08:13.000Z Updated: 2019-09-13T09:12:02.000Z France warned on Thursday that it will block the development of Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra as it is posing a threat to the “monetary sovereignty” of governments. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3420.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3420.json) ## [Burundi makes it illegal to trade cryptocurrencies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3297) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-09-05T05:56:40.000Z Updated: 2019-09-05T05:56:40.000Z Burundi has declared cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum as illegal in the country, Bloomberg reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3297.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3297.json) ## [Dutch central bank to start integrity supervision of crypto exchanges and wallet providers from January 2020](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3264) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-09-03T10:13:21.000Z Updated: 2019-09-03T10:13:21.000Z De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the central bank of the Netherlands, has announced it will start regulating firms engaged in the cryptocurrency sector. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3264.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3264.json) ## [Australia's top finance cop, FBI conduct joint criminal probe on cryptocurrency](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3188) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-28T03:50:33.000Z Updated: 2019-08-28T03:50:33.000Z The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will jointly conduct for the first time an “open criminal investigation” on cryptocurrency products, according … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3188.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3188.json) ## [Central Bank of Brazil classifies cryptocurrencies in line with IMF guidelines](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3174) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-27T05:32:42.000Z Updated: 2019-08-29T12:07:28.000Z The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) is moving to classify the buying and selling of crypto-assets according to the guidelines issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Cointelegraph reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3174.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3174.json) ## [FINMA publishes regulatory guidance on blockchain-based payment transactions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3166) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-26T12:21:03.000Z Updated: 2019-08-26T12:21:03.000Z The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) today published new regulatory guidance for blockchain-based payment transactions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3166.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3166.json) ## [US lawmaker’s concerns on Facebook's crypto remain unresolved even after meeting with Swiss regulators](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3161) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-26T08:49:03.000Z Updated: 2019-08-26T08:54:36.000Z The concerns of U.S. lawmakers on Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency remain unresolved even after their recent meeting with Swiss regulators. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3161.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3161.json) ## [US Treasury blacklists crypto addresses of suspected Chinese fentanyl traffickers](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3147) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-23T06:38:49.000Z Updated: 2019-08-23T06:38:49.000Z The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has blacklisted several digital currency addresses that allegedly belonged to three Chinese nationals suspected money laundering and drug smuggling. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3147.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3147.json) ## [Cryptocurrencies used to buy fentanyl, other illicit drugs: White House](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3144) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-23T05:12:53.000Z Updated: 2019-08-23T05:12:53.000Z The White House has issued two advisories to warn that major cryptocurrencies are being used to buy fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3144.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3144.json) ## [Russian firm ICORating settles $270K fine with SEC for concealing ICO touting payments](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3134) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-22T07:33:10.000Z Updated: 2019-08-22T07:33:10.000Z The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Russian-based analytical agency ICORating for failing to disclose payments for positive reviews of various cryptocurrency events. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3134.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3134.json) ## [Indian Supreme Court grills RBI for cryptocurrency banking ban](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3122) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-22T04:01:09.000Z Updated: 2019-08-22T04:01:09.000Z India’s Supreme Court has criticized the country’s central bank and ordered it to respond to complaints on the ban of banking services to crypto-related businesses. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3122.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3122.json) ## [European Commission looks into “potential anti-competitive behavior” of Facebook's Libra: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3119) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-21T12:24:43.000Z Updated: 2019-08-21T12:24:43.000Z European Union’s antitrust regulatory authority has reportedly launched a probe into Libra, Facebook’s much-hyped cryptocurrency project announced in June this year, Bloomberg reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3119.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3119.json) ## [Israeli regulator seeks to expedite licensing procedures for fintech and blockchain firms](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3098) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-20T10:29:11.000Z Updated: 2019-08-20T10:29:11.000Z The Capital Market Authority of Israel is seeking to fast track the licensing procedures for domestic fintech companies in order to encourage competition in the local market, Calcalist reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3098.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3098.json) ## [New York court denies Bitfinex, Tether's lack of jurisdiction claim](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3093) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-20T07:59:27.000Z Updated: 2019-08-20T07:59:27.000Z The New York State Supreme Court ruled that it has jurisdiction to adjudicate the case between the New York Office of the Attorney General (NYAG) and iFinex, the owner of Bitfinex and Tether. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3093.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3093.json) ## [Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Startups, Singapore rolls out new Code of Practice](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3085) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-20T03:37:34.000Z Updated: 2019-08-20T03:37:34.000Z The Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Startups, Singapore (ACCESS) has established a new Code of Practice together with multinational law firm Linklaters, targeting cryptocurrency entities operating in Sin… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3085.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3085.json) ## [Facebook's Libra to be discussed as U.S. delegates visit Switzerland](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3073) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-19T09:51:45.000Z Updated: 2019-08-19T09:51:45.000Z Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency will be discussed as a delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives will pay a visit to Switzerland in the coming days. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3073.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3073.json) ## [Australia warns retirees over heavily investing in cryptocurrency self-managed pensions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3063) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-19T03:43:44.000Z Updated: 2019-08-19T03:43:44.000Z The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has issued 18,000 warning letters to investors of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) for concentrating the majority of their retirement savings in cryptocurrencies, according to local new… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3063.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3063.json) ## [Reserve Bank of Australia watchful of Facebook’s cryptocurrency launch plans](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3057) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-16T09:18:49.000Z Updated: 2019-08-16T09:18:49.000Z The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) Payments System Board discussed Facebook’s cryptocurrency launch plans during its recent meeting. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3057.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3057.json) ## [IRS sends out new warning letters to crypto tax evaders](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3044) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-15T11:09:28.000Z Updated: 2019-08-15T11:09:28.000Z The U.S. Internal Revenue Services (IRS) is sending out another round of letters to cryptocurrency holders, but unlike the 10,000 notices sent out last month, the new ones will include the specific amounts owed by tax… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3044.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3044.json) ## [Maryland joins nationwide crypto crackdown initiative ‘Operation Cryptosweep’](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3041) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-15T09:20:10.000Z Updated: 2019-08-15T09:20:10.000Z The Attorney General of Maryland has announced that the state is participating in the “Operation Cryptosweep” initiative. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3041.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3041.json) ## [UK advertising body supports complaints against BitMEX's bitcoin ad](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3033) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-15T03:59:12.000Z Updated: 2019-08-15T03:59:12.000Z The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) claimed that a bitcoin ad placed by crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has misled investors by using a log chart to inexplicably highlight the growth of crypt… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3033.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3033.json) ## [US SEC defers decision on three bitcoin ETF proposals](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3005) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-13T07:09:44.000Z Updated: 2019-08-13T07:14:55.000Z The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has further delayed its decision on three bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3005.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/3005.json) ## [New Zealand issues guidance on tax treatment of salary received in crypto-assets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2996) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-12T12:11:01.000Z Updated: 2019-08-12T12:11:01.000Z In a recent ruling, New Zealand’s tax authorities have said that it is legal for companies to pay its employees in cryptocurrencies. They have also provided guidance on the tax treatment of such remuneration, Cointele… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2996.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2996.json) ## [15 nations, including G7 members, to establish crypto transaction monitoring system under FATF: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2982) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-12T03:27:57.000Z Updated: 2019-08-12T03:27:57.000Z About 15 countries, including the G7, will reportedly establish a system to track crypto transactions together with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in a bid to prevent the illegal use of cryptocurrencies, accor… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2982.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2982.json) ## [Rhode Island introduces specific money transmitter guidelines for crypto businesses](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2971) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-09T06:08:53.000Z Updated: 2019-08-09T06:08:53.000Z Rhode Island’s money transmitter license for crypto companies will require them to follow stringent compliance metrics, anti-money laundering and anti-fraud protocols, and security requirements. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2971.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2971.json) ## [India's Supreme Court adjourns crypto ban case until January 2020](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2967) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-09T03:47:21.000Z Updated: 2019-08-09T03:47:21.000Z The Indian Supreme Court has heard and adjourned the “Crypto vs. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)” case until January 2020, Amb Crypto reported citing crypto advocate and Crypto Kanoon co-founder Mohammed Danish. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2967.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2967.json) ## [US lawmaker reintroduces crypto tax bill to end double taxation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2961) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-08T09:36:26.000Z Updated: 2019-08-08T09:36:26.000Z A bill that aims to amend the treatment of cryptocurrencies by the Internal Revenue Service has been referred to the U.S. House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2961.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2961.json) ## [New Jersey regulator stops two ICOs for fraudulent securities, as 'Operation Cryptosweep' continues](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2956) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-08T05:46:01.000Z Updated: 2019-08-08T05:46:01.000Z New Jersey’s Bureau of Securities has issued two emergency orders to Zoptax and Unocall to stop their initial coin offerings (ICO), as a part of its “Operation Cryptosweep” initiative. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2956.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2956.json) ## [Crypto exchange EtherDelta is being investigated for a $175,000 'exit scam' in China](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2950) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-08T03:47:27.000Z Updated: 2019-08-08T03:47:27.000Z Chinese authorities are allegedly investigating claims that non-custodial crypto exchange EtherDelta conducted a $176,000 exit scam after the company was sold to anonymous Chinese investors in December 2017, according… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2950.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2950.json) ## [South Korean watchdog seeks to bring cryptocurrency exchanges under direct regulation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2946) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-07T11:24:30.000Z Updated: 2019-08-07T11:24:30.000Z The Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) intends to bring cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country directly under the regulatory system, Business Korea reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2946.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2946.json) ## [Indian Tax Authority sends letter to crypto owners seeking in-depth details: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2945) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-07T10:20:39.000Z Updated: 2019-08-07T10:20:39.000Z The Indian Ministry of Finance’s Office of Deputy Director of Income Tax is reportedly sending letters to citizens asking details about their cryptocurrency-related dealings, Bitcoin.com reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2945.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2945.json) ## [British tax authority to crack down tax crypto tax evaders, demands clients' data from major exchanges](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2936) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-07T05:00:21.000Z Updated: 2019-08-07T05:00:21.000Z British tax authority HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is asking cryptocurrency exchanges to provide the name and transaction histories of their customers, as the office attempts to recover unpaid taxes. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2936.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2936.json) ## [International data protection and privacy enforcement authorities seek clarity on Facebook’s Libra](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2930) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-06T11:15:48.000Z Updated: 2019-08-06T11:15:48.000Z Representatives from a number of data protection and privacy enforcement authorities from around the world have issued a joint statement on global privacy expectations of the Libra network. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2930.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2930.json) ## [Thailand to crack down crypto money laundering by amending rules](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2923) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-06T08:43:30.000Z Updated: 2019-08-06T08:43:30.000Z The head of Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) wants to amend the country’s laws to include cryptocurrency, Bangkok Post reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2923.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2923.json) ## [Iranian government not to recognize cryptocurrency-related trading under new law](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2907) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-08-05T06:40:32.000Z Updated: 2019-08-05T06:40:32.000Z The government of Iran has introduced a new law in the wake of people’s growing interest in mining digital currencies in order to avoid international sanctions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2907.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2907.json) ## [Brazil imposes new tax reporting requirements for cryptocurrency transactions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2901) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-08-05T03:33:01.000Z Updated: 2019-08-05T03:33:01.000Z Brazilian cryptocurrency traders are now required to declare their dealings to tax authorities, according to the newly published guideline by the Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil (RFB). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2901.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2901.json) ## [UK FCA publishes regulatory guidance on crypto assets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2858) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-07-31T15:40:46.000Z Updated: 2019-07-31T15:42:54.000Z Following the consultation on cryptoasset guidance launched in January, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its final guidance which sets out the cryptoasset activities that fall under its regulation. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2858.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2858.json) ## [Malta releases consultation document on Security Token Offerings](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2849) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-31T04:48:29.000Z Updated: 2019-07-31T04:48:29.000Z The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has released a new consultation paper on Security Token Offerings (STO), marking its first and crucial step in revising the country’s regulatory guidelines behind capital … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2849.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2849.json) ## [Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra may never happen, network admits in SEC filing](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2847) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-31T03:45:44.000Z Updated: 2019-07-31T03:45:44.000Z Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency may never have the chance of seeing the light of day as it continues to face scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators, according to the social network’s latest quarterly report to the U.S… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2847.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2847.json) ## [Ripple calls for regulatory clarity for crypto industry in an open letter to Congress](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2829) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-30T08:19:13.000Z Updated: 2019-07-30T08:22:06.000Z Given the current unfavorable and vague regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in the United States, blockchain startup Ripple has penned down an open letter to Congress. 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