# Regulation News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation?page=118 Page 118 of 123. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [SEC to begin bitcoin ETF public discussions, ‘Crypto Mom’ gets her wish](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2377) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-27T00:26:20.000Z Updated: 2019-06-27T00:26:20.000Z In a recent announcement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally scheduling a public discussion of a possible exchange-traded fund (ETF) using bitcoin. This has been something that many traders a… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2377.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2377.json) ## [Lawsuit filed against Mt. Gox founder for allegedly misleading clients](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2376) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-27T00:26:14.000Z Updated: 2019-06-27T00:26:14.000Z Crypto enthusiasts might remember the scandal that was the Mt. Gox incident in 2014, where over $400 million worth of bitcoins were stolen. Since then, the founder of the crypto exchange, Jed McCaleb has had to conten… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2376.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2376.json) ## [South Korea approves blockchain banking ID service](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2375) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-27T00:26:07.000Z Updated: 2019-06-27T00:26:07.000Z A recent announcement revealed that the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has given its approval for a blockchain-based ID system to be implemented in banking. Called my-ID by ICONLOOP, it is a method f… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2375.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2375.json) ## [Israeli brothers arrested for 2016 Bitfinex hack, global retrieval effort underway](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2361) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-26T06:03:42.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T06:03:42.000Z Two brothers of Israeli origin have been arrested recently for alleged crimes of stealing $100 million worth of cryptocurrency. The pair is accused of their involvement in the hacking of Bitfinex back in 2016, which w… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2361.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2361.json) ## [Facebook to face House and Senate inquiries over Libra](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2358) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-26T04:30:38.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T04:30:38.000Z Facebook is no stranger to being called by the House of Congress and the Senate, with this happening several times in the past due to the social network’s controversial activities. This time, Mark Zuckerberg’s company… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2358.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2358.json) ## [AICPA proposes new standards for blockchain-based audit evidence](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2352) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-25T04:35:43.000Z Updated: 2019-06-25T04:35:43.000Z The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has proposed an updated set of standards for audit evidence including the accommodation of blockchain-based data. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2352.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2352.json) ## [Bank of International Settlements calls for coordinated regulation on big tech firms Facebook, Google, Amazon](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2350) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-25T03:59:20.000Z Updated: 2019-06-25T03:59:20.000Z The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has cautioned that financial services provided by giant companies like Alibaba, Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Tencent could come with new risks for the banking sector as wel… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2350.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2350.json) ## [IRS in hot pursuit of cryptocurrency tax evaders](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2346) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-24T06:30:22.000Z Updated: 2019-06-24T06:30:22.000Z The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will start auditing taxpayers who own crypto-assets, according to Bloomberg. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2346.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2346.json) ## [FATF to move cryptocurrency operators from "dark shadows" as it calls for stronger regulations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2344) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-24T04:32:53.000Z Updated: 2019-06-28T10:56:34.000Z The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will focus on combating money laundering and terrorism financing by strengthening cryptocurrency regulations for its member nations. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2344.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2344.json) ## [Russia's Ministry of Finance hints at allowing cryptocurrency trading: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2343) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-24T04:09:59.000Z Updated: 2019-07-29T07:38:36.000Z Russia is reportedly considering permitting cryptocurrency trading, although a final decision is yet to be made, Deputy Minister of Finance Alexi Moiseyev revealed on Friday as per a report by Interfax. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2343.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2343.json) ## [Belgium watchdog receives 1K crypto crime notifications](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2334) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-23T14:09:56.000Z Updated: 2019-06-23T14:09:56.000Z The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), a Belgian watchdog, has recently released a report documenting financial crimes notifications it received in 2018. In the report, the agency received a total of 2,0… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2334.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2334.json) ## [Brazilian regulators turn to blockchain in face of recession](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2341) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-23T14:08:59.000Z Updated: 2019-06-23T14:08:59.000Z Blockchain is considered useful for a lot of things and helping to curb economic disasters was just added to this long list. Regulators in Brazil are now thinking of turning to the decentralized ledger technology in t… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2341.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2341.json) ## [Fisco in hot water with Japan FSA for violating crypto regulations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2331) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-23T14:08:43.000Z Updated: 2019-06-23T14:08:43.000Z Fisco, the firm that took over the Zaif crypto exchange company after it became the victim of theft via hackers, is now in hot legal water. The Financial Service Agency (FSA) of Japan has deemed it to be in violation … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2331.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2331.json) ## [Facebook scares France into creating new taskforce with Libra](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2330) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-23T14:08:38.000Z Updated: 2019-06-23T14:08:38.000Z When Facebook announced that it was launching a cryptocurrency of its own, it created giant ripples of concern all throughout the world. Now that Libra is here, France has taken immediate action and created a task for… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2330.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2330.json) ## [US wants Swedish crypto scammer extradited, sentenced for fraud](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2317) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-21T09:46:31.000Z Updated: 2019-06-21T09:46:31.000Z In a recent unsealing of complaints against a Swedish citizen who is accused of committing fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice is pursuing the extradition of Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2317.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2317.json) ## [Brazil seeks to curb tax fraud, publishes new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2303) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-06-20T07:32:06.000Z Updated: 2019-06-20T07:32:06.000Z The Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil (RFB) on Wednesday published new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges, Cointelegraph reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2303.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2303.json) ## [U.S. Senate schedules July hearing for Facebook's Libra crypto](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2301) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-20T06:39:59.000Z Updated: 2019-07-01T04:20:48.000Z The United States Senate Banking Committee will conduct a hearing on Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project on July 16, according to Market Watch. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2301.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2301.json) ## [Russia to soon approve cryptocurrency bill](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2298) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-20T03:58:24.000Z Updated: 2019-06-20T03:58:53.000Z Russia will soon join the list of countries that have adopted cryptocurrency legislation. The recent development comes on the heels of recent reports that suggest that Russians might be responsible for a huge crypto t… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2298.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2298.json) ## [Malaysia Seeks Blockchain Dominance with MDEC Pilot Freelance Program](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2274) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-19T00:12:22.000Z Updated: 2019-06-19T03:18:26.000Z It would appear that Malaysia is looking towards the future with bright eyes with the recent announcement of the new Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) project. This new initiative is aimed at bringing in som… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2274.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2274.json) ## [Canadian Securities Administrators includes blockchain and crypto-assets in Business Plan for 2019-2022](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2254) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-06-17T08:56:50.000Z Updated: 2019-06-17T08:56:50.000Z The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has included crypto-assets and blockchain technology in its priorities over the next three years. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2254.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2254.json) ## [Iceland Approves Blockchain Integration of Monerium, New Age Currency](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2240) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-16T22:55:18.000Z Updated: 2019-06-16T22:55:18.000Z It would seem that Iceland is once again ahead of most developed countries in what it is trying to achieve with its digital currency and blockchain. This time, the nation’s Financial Supervisory Authority has given th… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2240.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2240.json) ## [Nevada goes all in on Blockchain, bundle of bills passed](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2241) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-16T22:55:08.000Z Updated: 2019-06-16T22:55:08.000Z It would seem that Nevada is really committed to being as supportive of blockchain initiatives as it can. The state just passed several bills aimed at improving access and investments with regards to projects that mak… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2241.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2241.json) ## [Brazil considers promoting blockchain in public administration in new proposed bill](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2214) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-14T02:36:20.000Z Updated: 2019-06-14T02:36:20.000Z The government of Brazil is seeking to encourage implementation of blockchain and other advanced technologies in all local public administration units, Cointelegraph Brazil reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2214.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2214.json) ## [FINRA fines, suspends ex-Merill Lynch advisor for crypto mining business](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2215) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-14T02:28:38.000Z Updated: 2019-06-14T02:28:38.000Z U.S.-based Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined and suspended a former financial advisor of Merrill Lynch for mining cryptocurrencies, a violation of the self-regulatory organization’s rules of di… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2215.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2215.json) ## [FATF to release new policies for global digital asset industry affecting crypto exchanges, custodians, hedge funds: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2208) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-13T08:40:33.000Z Updated: 2019-06-13T08:40:33.000Z The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will reportedly release a note to clarify how participant nations should manage the digital assets sector, Bloomberg reported citing FATF spokeswoman Alexandra Wijmenga-Daniel. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2208.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2208.json) ## [Philippines' central bank will continue to address risks of growing cryptocurrency use, says Governor](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2188) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-12T08:38:50.000Z Updated: 2019-06-12T08:38:50.000Z The governor of the central bank of the Philippines has cautioned over the risks of the growing use of cryptocurrencies in the country. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2188.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2188.json) ## [Russia may start imposing cryptocurrency mining fine this month](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2165) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-11T03:03:16.000Z Updated: 2019-06-11T03:03:16.000Z The parliament of Russia, the State Duma, is considering imposing administrative penalties for those who mine cryptocurrencies using open blockchains, media outlet TASS reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2165.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2165.json) ## [Republic of San Marino issues governmental decree for blockchain tech for businesses](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2153) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-10T05:26:28.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T05:26:28.000Z Republic of San Marino’s captains regent, Nicola Selva and Michele Muratori, have issued a delegated decree, outlining the procedures for registering a blockchain-based organization with the San Marino Innovation Inst… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2153.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2153.json) ## [G20 leaders welcome efforts of global regulatory bodies on cryptocurrencies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2152) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-06-10T05:08:38.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T05:08:38.000Z G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have welcomed the efforts of global regulators on cryptocurrencies and have recommended considering multilateral responses as needed. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2152.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2152.json) ## [Indian lawmakers propose 10-year jail term for dealing in cryptocurrencies: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2151) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-06-10T04:06:00.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T04:06:00.000Z The inter-ministerial committee led by the Indian Department of Economic Affairs secretary Subhash Chandra Garg has reportedly proposed a draft bill that seeks to make it illegal to hold, sell or deal in cryptocurrenc… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2151.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2151.json) ## [EU relaxes access limitations to high-quality blockchain, AI data](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2132) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-07T04:31:58.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T04:31:58.000Z The European Union has relaxed the wealth of information that can be reused as raw material for blockchain- and artificial intelligence-related projects. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2132.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2132.json) ## [Australia investigates cryptocurrency schemes in international tax evasion crackdown](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2131) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-07T04:19:12.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T04:19:12.000Z The Australian Tax Office (ATO), the country’s tax agency, is reportedly investigating 12 international tax avoidance schemes with cryptocurrency-related activities, The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Thursday. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2131.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2131.json) ## [Reserve Bank of India denies knowledge of cryptocurrency ban bill](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2129) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-06-07T03:30:58.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T18:37:00.000Z The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has denied having any knowledge of a bill that seeks to impose a complete ban on cryptocurrencies in the country, Bitcoin.com reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2129.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2129.json) ## [Vancouver considers banning Bitcoin ATMs to avoid money laundering](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2128) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-07T02:53:24.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T02:53:24.000Z Despite pioneering crypto ATMs in the world, Vancouver’s authorities are turning their backs against the vending machine, saying it is “an ideal money-laundering vehicle,” and its mayor has also suggested a complete b… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2128.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2128.json) ## [Cryptocurrency firm Longfin, CEO face another SEC fraud charge](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2121) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-06T08:36:59.000Z Updated: 2019-06-06T08:36:59.000Z The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed new fraud charges against fintech firm Longfin Corp. and its CEO Venkata S. Meenavalli. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2121.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2121.json) ## [Japan crypto traders are underreporting $93M worth of income; tax authorities plan crackdown](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2114) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-06T04:49:22.000Z Updated: 2019-06-06T04:49:22.000Z Japanese tax authorities are planning to take action against entities underreporting their cryptocurrency-based profits, according to local news outlet Asahi Shimbun. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2114.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2114.json) ## [U.S. SEC sues Kik Interactive over $100M ICO, says KIN is a security](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2103) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-06-05T05:34:45.000Z Updated: 2019-06-05T05:35:46.000Z The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Kik Interactive, the company behind the chat platform Kik, for conducting an illegal $100 million securities offering of digital tokens in 2017. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2103.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2103.json) ## [Marshall Islands form development fund to establish its national cryptocurrency SOV](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2102) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-05T05:05:37.000Z Updated: 2019-06-05T05:05:37.000Z The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has created a non-profit organization to help the government establish, maintain, and implement the country’s national digital currency called the sovereign (SOV), according … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2102.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2102.json) ## [Malaysia registers three cryptocurrency exchanges](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2101) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-05T04:11:34.000Z Updated: 2019-06-05T04:11:34.000Z The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has registered three new cryptocurrency exchanges, namely, Luno Malaysia, Sinergy Technologies, and Tokenize Technology. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2101.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2101.json) ## [Japan passes bill to impose stricter cryptocurrency rules](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2073) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-06-03T09:35:10.000Z Updated: 2019-06-03T09:35:10.000Z Japan has revised its laws to bring more clarity and impose stricter controls over cryptocurrencies, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2073.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2073.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation.md?page=117) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation.md?page=119)