# Regulation News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation?page=116 Page 116 of 123. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Iran approves crypto mining, crypto still not legal tender](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2828) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-30T07:18:30.000Z Updated: 2019-07-30T07:18:30.000Z The government of Iran just gave crypto miners the green light to begin operations in the country that has been surprisingly receptive of the new industry. While crypto coins are not yet allowed as legal tender, regul… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2828.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2828.json) ## [New bill leaves out digital currencies from cash payment limit in Australia](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2830) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-30T07:11:35.000Z Updated: 2019-07-30T07:11:35.000Z Australia recently passed a new draft bill that imposes limits on cash payments, while cryptocurrencies have been excluded. This was supposedly intended to prevent innovations from being stifled. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2830.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2830.json) ## [Bitfinex, Tether, and NYAG's battle extended as judge delays decision](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2834) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-30T05:52:38.000Z Updated: 2019-07-30T05:52:38.000Z New York Supreme Court Judge Joel M. Cohen postponed the decision on the New York Attorney General (NYAG)’s jurisdiction over Bitfinex and Tether, as the court ruled to give a 90-day extension to the case. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2834.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2834.json) ## [Korean banks implement stricter requirements for crypto exchanges after new FATF guidelines: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2825) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-30T04:52:54.000Z Updated: 2019-07-30T04:52:54.000Z Recent reports indicate that South Korean banks are making the requirements for renewing account by four crypto exchanges more difficult. This is done with the justification of adhering to new anti-money laundering laws. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2825.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2825.json) ## [Indian crypto community wants the government to reconsider cryptocurrency ban](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2833) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-30T04:24:10.000Z Updated: 2019-07-30T04:24:10.000Z The crypto community in India is increasing its efforts to sway the government to reconsider its decision of banning cryptocurrencies in the country. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2833.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2833.json) ## [Russia's State Duma adopts new crowdfunding regulation for token sales: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2816) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-29T07:33:43.000Z Updated: 2019-07-29T07:41:12.000Z The lower house of the Russian parliament has adopted an initiative on crowdfunding regulation in the third and final reading. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2816.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2816.json) ## [South Korea sees rise in crypto crimes, $2.28B in costs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2728) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-27T11:28:53.000Z Updated: 2019-07-27T11:28:53.000Z The latest data from the South Korean government indicates that crimes involving cryptocurrency have been on the rise and has cost 2.69 trillion won ($2.28 billion) since 2017. This has led the Justice Ministry to tak… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2728.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2728.json) ## [Stifling UK system forcing crypto firms to bank elsewhere, new survey shows](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2751) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-27T05:46:47.000Z Updated: 2019-07-27T05:46:47.000Z A new survey involving crypto firms in the UK shows that many of them are opening bank accounts in other countries because of the difficulties of doing so in their own turf. The results reflect a strong sign of discri… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2751.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2751.json) ## [Regulatory innovations for blockchain are ‘Question of Survival,’ says South Korean President](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2769) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-27T05:46:23.000Z Updated: 2019-07-27T05:46:23.000Z While many might consider blockchain regulations as the government simply being overbearing overseers, South Korean President Moon Jae-In believes otherwise. In fact, he sees regulatory innovation as a means of surviv… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2769.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2769.json) ## [Fate of over $100M worth of crypto investments undecided as India ponders crypto ban bill](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2804) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-07-26T11:12:15.000Z Updated: 2019-07-26T11:12:15.000Z The recent cryptocurrency ban bill that has been submitted to the Indian government could put a question mark on $111 million that has been invested in various initial coin offerings (ICOs) conducted in the country si… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2804.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2804.json) ## [Crypto escrow company head charged with $7M fraud scheme by US DOJ](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2799) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-26T07:33:13.000Z Updated: 2019-07-26T07:33:13.000Z Federal authorities in New York charged the principal of a cryptocurrency escrow company with multiple fraud charges after slipping away $7 million to purchase Bitcoin that never materialized. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2799.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2799.json) ## [Gaming startup Pocketful of Quarters secures 'no-action letter' from SEC to launch ethereum token sale](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2798) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-26T07:28:36.000Z Updated: 2019-07-26T07:28:36.000Z The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given Pocketful of Quarters (PoQ), a gaming rewards firm, a no-action notice to issue tokens on the ethereum blockchain. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2798.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2798.json) ## [Japanese crypto firms demand taxation changes](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2790) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-26T04:58:48.000Z Updated: 2019-07-26T04:58:48.000Z The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), the country's self-regulatory crypto exchange body, recently sent a letter to authorities to demand tax reforms. The association basically feels that, while reg… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2790.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2790.json) ## [FBI probes Long Island Iced Tea's blockchain rebrand for insider trading](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2795) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-26T03:57:12.000Z Updated: 2019-07-26T03:57:12.000Z The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is probing the 2017 blockchain pivot of then-beverage firm Long Island Iced Tea (LTEA) for evidence of insider trading and securities fraud. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2795.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2795.json) ## [US man faces up to 5 years imprisonment and $250k fine for running unlicensed bitcoin exchange](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2781) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-07-25T09:22:14.000Z Updated: 2019-07-25T09:22:14.000Z A federal grand jury recently indicted a New Jersey resident for allegedly operating an unlicensed bitcoin exchange. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2781.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2781.json) ## [Crypto businesses to require BaFin license to operate in Germany](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2768) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-25T05:45:18.000Z Updated: 2019-07-25T05:45:18.000Z In Germany, crypto firms will soon be required to be licensed by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in order to conduct business in the country. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2768.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2768.json) ## [Facebook's Libra yet to respond to Swiss regulator's request dated July 17](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2767) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-25T05:13:31.000Z Updated: 2019-07-25T05:15:23.000Z Despite choosing Switzerland as the home country for the Libra Association and repeatedly emphasizing on the intention to address the concerns of all regulatory authorities, Facebook has reportedly been ignoring the S… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2767.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2767.json) ## [Supreme Court of India reschedules hearing of crypto case](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2776) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-25T03:51:22.000Z Updated: 2019-07-25T03:52:14.000Z The Indian Supreme Court has scheduled a new date for the crypto case hearing that was originally set on July 23, according to Bitcoin.com. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2776.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2776.json) ## [US Senate to hold hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain regulatory frameworks on July 30](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2763) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-07-24T10:29:03.000Z Updated: 2019-07-24T10:29:03.000Z The United States Senate Banking Committee is going to hold a full committee hearing on digital currency and blockchain regulatory frameworks next week. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2763.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2763.json) ## [New York State Assembly names 6 new appointees for its first-ever crypto task force](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2760) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-24T08:37:53.000Z Updated: 2019-07-24T08:37:53.000Z The New York State Assembly legislatures have recently appointed six members to join the state’s Digital Currency Task Force. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2760.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2760.json) ## [New York financial regulators launch new innovation division to regulate, license cryptocurrency businesses](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2758) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-24T07:16:27.000Z Updated: 2019-07-24T07:16:27.000Z The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has launched a new division that will be responsible for regulating and licensing crypto-related businesses. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2758.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2758.json) ## [Bitfinex, Tether claim NYAG filings were 'inaccurate and misleading'](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2741) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-23T07:01:27.000Z Updated: 2019-07-23T07:18:53.000Z Bitfinex and Tether have submitted multiple filings on Monday, claiming that the previous filings of the New York Attorney General (NYAG) were misleading. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2741.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2741.json) ## [Indian panel officially submits report and draft bill to government recommending complete cryptocurrency ban](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2740) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-07-23T06:44:02.000Z Updated: 2019-07-23T06:46:15.000Z The Indian Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has officially announced that it has received a report on cryptocurrency regulation submitted the inter-ministerial committee which was set up by the Indian government i… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2740.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2740.json) ## [FINRA gives companies more chances to comply with crypto data request](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2729) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-23T05:19:26.000Z Updated: 2019-07-23T05:19:26.000Z The US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has extended the deadline of its request where member companies will provide data regarding crypto activities that they are involved in. The previous deadline was… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2729.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2729.json) ## [UK lawmaker who busted Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal sets sights on Libra crypto](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2732) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-23T04:02:53.000Z Updated: 2019-07-23T04:02:53.000Z UK House of Commons’ Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee chair Damian Collins recently revealed his plans to launch a probe into Facebook Libra. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2732.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2732.json) ## [Former Russian crypto executive arrested in Italy](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2717) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-22T10:46:09.000Z Updated: 2019-07-22T10:46:58.000Z The former CEO of the crypto exchange WEX, which stopped its operations last year, has been arrested in Italy, Russian BBC outlet reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2717.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2717.json) ## [Iran finalizes power tariff scheme for crypto miners but no license for importing mining equipment yet](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2723) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-22T07:45:50.000Z Updated: 2019-07-22T07:45:50.000Z The Iranian Economic Commission has reportedly finalized an electricity tariff scheme for cryptocurrency miners, according to local news outlet Financial Tribune. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2723.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2723.json) ## [Thailand shows less hostility towards Libra compared to other countries](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2712) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-22T06:33:39.000Z Updated: 2019-07-22T06:33:39.000Z Compared to other countries that have basically branded Facebook Libra as a grave threat, it would appear that Thailand is at least willing to listen and discuss before making any judgments. This is based on a recent … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2712.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2712.json) ## [No official ban on cryptocurrency yet, Indian Minister clarifies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2711) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-22T05:41:39.000Z Updated: 2019-07-22T05:41:39.000Z A government official of India recently stepped up to address the concerns with regards to its treatment of cryptocurrency and said that there is no official ban in place just yet. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2711.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2711.json) ## [Fidelity Digital Assets applies for trust license in New York: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2720) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-22T04:05:43.000Z Updated: 2019-07-22T04:05:43.000Z Fidelity’s crypto arm Fidelity Digital Assets (FDAS) has reportedly applied for a trust license at the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), according to The Block citing anonymous sources with knowledge … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2720.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2720.json) ## [New Jersey accuses blockchain firm Pocketinns of selling $410K unregistered securities](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2706) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-19T10:15:06.000Z Updated: 2019-07-19T10:15:06.000Z The New Jersey Bureau of Securities and Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal accused a Princeton-based blockchain-driven company of offering and selling unregistered securities. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2706.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2706.json) ## [IRS goes after cryptocurrency users misreporting transactions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2699) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-19T06:03:09.000Z Updated: 2019-07-19T06:03:09.000Z The U.S. Internal Revenue Services (IRS) is ramping up efforts to get a hold of those who are not properly reporting their income from cryptocurrencies and evading tax payments on such income. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2699.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2699.json) ## [FATF approves Japan’s plan to establish global network for crypto payments: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2692) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-07-18T11:49:16.000Z Updated: 2019-07-18T11:49:16.000Z Japan is reportedly spearheading a global effort to establish an international network for cryptocurrency payments. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2692.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2692.json) ## [Libra Congressional Hearing: US lawmakers ask if Libra is ETF, willingness to launch pilot program and more](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2688) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-07-18T09:23:35.000Z Updated: 2019-07-18T09:23:35.000Z Following the Senate Banking Committee hearing, Facebook’s blockchain head David Marcus testified before U.S. lawmakers at the Congressional hearing on July 17. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2688.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2688.json) ## [UK watchdog hiring ‘Crypto Intelligence Associate’ to address concerns](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2678) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-07-18T04:57:31.000Z Updated: 2019-07-18T04:57:31.000Z While the UK has become one of the biggest markets for cryptocurrency, regulators continue to keep a close watch on this nascent industry in order to protect investors and fight potential illicit activities. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2678.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2678.json) ## [France poised to approve first batch of crypto companies under new policy this month](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2673) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-17T12:58:48.000Z Updated: 2019-07-17T12:58:48.000Z France is set to approve the first batch of initial coin offering (ICO) operators and other crypto businesses under its new policy, which is slated to be implemented later this month. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2673.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2673.json) ## [Libra would not launch until regulatory concerns are fully addressed: Facebook’s David Marcus to Senate Banking Committee](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2670) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-07-17T11:17:26.000Z Updated: 2019-07-19T11:54:14.000Z In his testimony at the Senate Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday, David Marcus, head Facebook’s crypto wallet Calibra, emphasized on the social media giant’s intention to work with global regulators, adding that Li… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2670.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2670.json) ## [UK drafts new 'Economic Crime Plan' to tackle cryptocurrency crimes](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2645) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-16T04:28:43.000Z Updated: 2019-07-16T04:30:44.000Z The British government has drafted a new Economic Crime Plan to tackle financial crimes, including an “intervention on crypto assets.” [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2645.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2645.json) ## [Iran eyes launching new CBI-approved, gold-backed cryptocurrency: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2643) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-07-16T03:51:22.000Z Updated: 2019-07-16T03:51:22.000Z Iran will reportedly release a gold-backed cryptocurrency, which will be mined under the permission of the country’s central bank, local news outlet Mehr reported citing Shahab Javanmardi, CEO of FANAP, an Iranian inf… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2643.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2643.json) ## [Draft of India’s cryptocurrency ban bill surfaces online](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2640) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-07-15T13:10:00.000Z Updated: 2019-07-15T13:12:30.000Z A copy of a draft bill that seeks to ban cryptocurrencies in India has been uploaded on Scribd by blockchain lawyer Varun Sethi. 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