# Regulation News

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## [Brazil sets up cryptocurrency regulations committee](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2068)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-06-03T04:31:11.000Z
Updated: 2019-06-03T04:31:11.000Z

Rodrigo Maia, the President of the Chamber of Chamber of Deputies of Brazil, has ordered to set up a special commission to deliver an opinion on a bill that aims to regulate cryptocurrencies in the country, Cointelegr…

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## [FSB publishes report on ongoing work to address crypto-asset risks](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2067)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-06-03T03:43:00.000Z
Updated: 2019-06-03T03:43:00.000Z

The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body monitoring the global financial system, has published a report on crypto-assets focused on the ongoing work, regulatory approaches and potential gaps.

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## [Egypt considers softening cryptocurrency regulation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2054)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-31T03:36:07.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-31T03:36:07.000Z

A proposed bill seeks to impose a ban on the creation, promotion or trading of cryptocurrencies without a license in Egypt, Egypt Independent reported citing a report from the Middle East News Agency (MENA).

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## [U.S. Members of Congress call upon Presidential Advisor to promote blockchain technology](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2052)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-30T11:41:47.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-30T11:41:47.000Z

In a letter to the Director of the National Economic Council (NEC), seven Members of the U.S. Congress have requested to include blockchain technology in Trump Administration’s initiatives on emerging technologies.

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## [Here’s how you should write cryptocurrency terms according to the 2019 Associated Press Stylebook](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2051)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-30T11:11:02.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-30T11:11:02.000Z

New York-based news outlet the Associated Press (AP) revealed in a tweet that its latest edition of The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law has a dedicated section for cryptocurrencies.

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## [World Economic Forum forms blockchain policy council to address governance gaps](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2049)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-30T10:43:23.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-30T10:44:16.000Z

The World Economic Forum’s Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution has formed six councils to work on new technology policy guidance.

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## [Australian regulator ASIC updates guidance on crypto-assets and ICOs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2050)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-30T10:38:43.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-30T10:38:43.000Z

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published new information to help businesses engaged with initial coin offerings (ICOs) and crypto-assets ensure that they are carrying out their operati…

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## [South Korean government keeps an eye on cryptocurrency market following bitcoin price spike](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2019)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-29T03:40:45.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-29T03:40:45.000Z

The South Korean government is keeping a tight watch on the cryptocurrency market again after a pan-governmental meeting was held on Tuesday, according to local broadcasting station KBS World Radio.

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## [IOSCO seeks consultation on crypto-asset regulation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2021)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-29T03:32:10.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-29T03:32:10.000Z

The International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) is seeking feedback on a consultation paper published on Monday on regulating crypto-asset trading platforms (CTPs).

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## [Indian state of Telangana releases draft Blockchain Policy, seeks to attract firms, startups with incentives](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1999)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-27T18:05:14.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-27T18:05:14.000Z

The government of the Indian state of Telangana has released a draft Blockchain Policy to create a conducive ecosystem for blockchain technology in a bid to position Hyderabad as one of the top 10 blockchain cities of…

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## [US State of Montana is now crypto friendly, recognizes utility tokens](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1985)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-27T05:15:35.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-27T05:15:35.000Z

The State of Montana has become the recent U.S. state to recognize utility tokens, exempting them from being considered as securities under the local rules.

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## [California resident sued for alleged $26M crypto Ponzi scheme](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1971)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-24T07:25:15.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-24T07:25:15.000Z

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing a California resident for allegedly running a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.

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## [Bitfinex, Tether claim another legal victory, obtain stay of demands from court](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1956)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-23T09:59:58.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-23T17:33:33.000Z

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and its affiliated stablecoin issuer Tether have been granted a stay of document demands on Wednesday, according to its blog post.

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## [South Korean government to run second study group on blockchain regulation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1954)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-23T08:42:51.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-23T08:42:51.000Z

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT has announced that it will run a second study group to promote the adoption of blockchain technology.

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## [‘Diamond-backed’ cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme shut down by US SEC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1948)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-23T07:10:15.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-23T07:10:15.000Z

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stopped an ongoing cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that embezzled an estimated $30 million, the regulator confirmed in its press release on May 21.

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## [Japan’s new crypto regulations move to upper house of National Diet](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1951)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-23T07:06:53.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-23T07:06:53.000Z

Japan’s House of Representatives on Tuesday submitted new crypto regulation in the upper house of the National Diet, called the House of Councillors, according to Nikkei.

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## [US SEC again delays decision on VanEck bitcoin ETF application](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1927)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-21T09:29:11.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-21T09:29:11.000Z

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again deferred its decision on the bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposed by VanEck and SolidX.

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## [U.S. IRS to soon issue crypto tax guidance](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1923)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-21T05:51:51.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-21T05:51:51.000Z

The United States Internal Revenue Service is currently drafting its first crypto tax guidance since 2014, Commissioner Charles P. Rettig said recently, CoinDesk reported.

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## [Bahamas securities watchdog proposes cryptocurrency regulations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1915)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-20T07:19:12.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-20T07:19:12.000Z

The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) has proposed a new framework to regulate the issuance and sale of digital tokens to lure blockchain businesses and crypto investments to the island nation.

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## [Industry groups, fintech want Reserve Bank of India to consider including cryptocurrency in sandbox](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1896)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-17T04:28:47.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-17T04:30:30.000Z

Many technology industry lobby groups and fintech startups have urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to include cryptocurrency and other related crypto-assets in the regulatory sandbox framework, the Economic Times r…

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## [NextBlock Global, Alex Tapscott fined $25,000 by US SEC; investors still willing to do business](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1878)

By Charissa Echavez | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-16T06:01:21.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-16T06:03:31.000Z

The U.S. Secretaries and Exchange Commission (SEC) has penalized blockchain author Alex Tapscott and his investment firm NextBlock Global for misleading investors pertaining to digital asset investments.

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## [FinCEN issues new guidance on convertible virtual currencies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1827)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-10T09:49:07.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-10T09:49:07.000Z

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued guidance on cryptocurrencies in order to provide regulatory certainty for businesses and individuals.

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## [Government of Liechtenstein adopts Report and Motion on Blockchain Act](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1818)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-09T11:04:06.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-10T11:13:28.000Z

The government of Liechtenstein has adopted the Report and Motion on the “Blockchain Act” that aims to create a legal basis for the innovative technology.

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## [Galaxy Digital, Ripple and others mull establishing industry standards for crypto space](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1814)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-09T09:12:42.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-09T09:12:42.000Z

Some of the biggest crypto firms met in Chicago this week with the objective of keeping a check on con artists and criminals flocking to the crypto space, Bloomberg reported.

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## [Canadian energy regulator announces favorable rules for crypto mining](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1786)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-05-06T06:30:31.000Z
Updated: 2019-05-06T06:30:31.000Z

The Régie de l’énergie, the energy sector regulator of Quebec, Canada, has announced new rules that will support blockchain innovation in the region.

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## [Finland to introduce regulation for crypto service providers on May 01](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1744)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-29T03:31:54.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-29T03:31:54.000Z

Finland has approved a law to introduce regulation for cryptocurrency service providers, Bitcoin.com reported.

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## [Indian government starts inter-ministerial consultations on complete ban on cryptocurrencies: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1740)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-26T09:33:41.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-26T09:33:41.000Z

The Indian government has started circulating a draft bill that, if passed, would impose a complete ban on cryptocurrencies, The Economic Times reported.

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## [NY Attorney General accuses Bitfinex and Tether of $850M cover-up](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1739)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-26T07:29:00.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-26T08:21:44.000Z

The New York Attorney General’s office has alleged that cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex unlawfully engaged with stablecoin operator Tether to “cover-up” an $850 million loss.

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## [Florida lawmakers introduce bill to establish blockchain task force](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1704)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-22T09:08:55.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-22T09:08:55.000Z

Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Florida have introduced a bill that seeks to establish a blockchain task force.

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## [RBI’s regulatory sandbox allows testing blockchain applications but not cryptocurrencies and ICOs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1697)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-19T10:40:48.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-19T10:40:48.000Z

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has become the latest central banking authority to establish a fintech regulatory sandbox.

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## [Japan’s FSA to introduce new rules for crypto exchanges’ cold wallets: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1688)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-18T10:57:31.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-18T10:57:31.000Z

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is planning to implement new rules to enhance the security of cold wallets that are used to store cryptocurrencies at crypto exchanges, Reuters reported.

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## [US SEC and FINRA to discuss digital assets and cybersecurity at National Compliance Outreach Program for Broker-Dealers](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1679)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-17T10:59:47.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-17T10:59:47.000Z

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are going to hold the National Compliance Outreach Program for Broker-Dealers on June 27, 2019.

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## [Mauritius FSC publishes regulatory guidance on security token offerings](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1635)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-11T03:37:29.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-11T03:37:29.000Z

The Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC) has published regulatory guidance on security token offerings (STOs).

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## [China’s NDRC considers banning crypto mining activities](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1634)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-10T11:50:50.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-10T11:50:50.000Z

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), a macroeconomic management agency under the Chinese State Council, is considering eliminating bitcoin mining activities in the country, Reuters reported.

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## [Financial Stability Board published crypto-assets regulators directory](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1617)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-09T03:54:52.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-09T03:54:52.000Z

The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body monitoring the global financial system, has published a Crypto-assets regulators directory.

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## [G20 leaders to agree on crypto AML/CFT regulations in June: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1609)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-08T05:29:49.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-08T05:29:49.000Z

G20 member countries are going to discuss international cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulation at the Finance Minister and Central Bank Governors meeting on J…

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## [South Korea mulls revising cryptocurrency regulations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1608)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-08T04:38:53.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-08T04:38:53.000Z

The South Korean government is considering revising the regulatory framework on cryptocurrencies, Cointelegraph reported referring to local media outlet ZDNet Korea.

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## [US SEC releases regulatory guidance for crypto token issuers](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1594)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-04T09:14:21.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-04T09:14:21.000Z

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published regulatory guidance for token issuers to help them determine if their cryptocurrencies fall under the scope of federal securities laws.

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## [Cyberspace Administration of China announces first batch of 197 registered blockchain companies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1574)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-04-02T07:29:45.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-02T07:29:45.000Z

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) last week announced the names of the first batch of 197 blockchain-based information service providers that have been granted registration numbers.

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## [Switzerland inches closer to cryptocurrency regulation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1510)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-03-21T10:03:24.000Z
Updated: 2019-03-21T10:03:24.000Z

Switzerland’s Federal Assembly has passed a motion instructing the Federal Council to start adapting the country’s existing laws for cryptocurrency regulations, Cointelegraph reported.

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