# Regulation News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation?page=123 Page 123 of 123. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [India’s markets watchdog SEBI conducts overseas study tours on cryptocurrencies and ICOs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/286) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-09-04T03:32:22.000Z Updated: 2018-09-04T03:32:22.000Z The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) collaborated with regulatory authorities in Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom to study cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs). In its Annual Repor… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/286.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/286.json) ## [Japan’s FSA upgrades screening process for cryptocurrency exchanges - Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/283) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-09-03T07:21:04.000Z Updated: 2018-09-03T10:18:50.000Z Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has introduced a stricter screening process for companies seeking to become registered cryptocurrency exchanges, according to Japan Times. The agency ramped up its oversight of … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/283.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/283.json) ## [Some cryptocurrency trading may shift to peer-to-peer mode, says Reserve Bank of India](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/271) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-31T02:56:58.000Z Updated: 2018-08-31T02:56:58.000Z The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this week released its Annual Report 2017-18 which includes a section on “Cryptocurrency: Evolving Challenges.” In April, the central bank issued circular prohibiting banks from extendi… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/271.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/271.json) ## [California legislature passes bill to set up blockchain working group](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/267) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-30T10:27:24.000Z Updated: 2018-08-30T10:32:02.000Z California state legislature has passed a bill that calls for the establishment of a working group focused on blockchain technology. The bill, AB 2658, has passed both houses of the legislature and will now be sent to… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/267.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/267.json) ## [China’s NIFA allows public to report illegal token sales](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/247) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-28T11:06:31.000Z Updated: 2018-08-28T15:44:50.000Z The National Internet Finance Association of China (NIFA), a self-regulatory organization in the field of internet finance, has implemented a feature on its platform to help governmental authorities in their clampdown… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/247.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/247.json) ## [Chinese regulators issue joint statement against crypto-related fundraising activities](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/231) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-27T04:19:01.000Z Updated: 2018-08-27T07:49:56.000Z In a joint statement, Chinese regulatory authorities have issued a warning against illegal fundraising and trading activities in the name of blockchain. The warning has been issued by the Banking Regulatory Commission… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/231.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/231.json) ## [Chinese regulators look to block 124 foreign crypto exchanges amid wider crackdown](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/215) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-23T09:21:40.000Z Updated: 2018-08-23T09:21:40.000Z Chinese financial regulators are continuing with their crackdown on crypto businesses in the country and are now targeting foreign cryptocurrency exchanges offering trading services in China. Referring to a report fro… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/215.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/215.json) ## [Blockchain Law Society set to debut in South Korea](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/193) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-21T07:17:29.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T07:31:20.000Z South Korean blockchain experts have announced plans to launch the Blockchain Law Society to study the legal issues surrounding this emerging technology, Yonhap News reported. The study group will invite experts from … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/193.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/193.json) ## [South Korea's National Assembly to discuss blockchain, cryptocurrencies and ICOs during extraordinary session](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/189) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-21T03:27:47.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T03:27:47.000Z Amid recent governmental efforts to foster blockchain ecosystem in South Korea, an extraordinary session of the country’s National Assembly has commenced which will focus on the emerging blockchain and cryptocurrency … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/189.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/189.json) ## [Bitstamp, Bittrex, bitFlyer USA and Gemini join Virtual Commodity Association Working Group](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/188) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-20T13:58:18.000Z Updated: 2018-08-20T14:11:42.000Z Leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms have joined the Virtual Commodity Association (VCA) working group. In March, Gemini proposed setting up an industry-sponsored self-regulatory organization (SRO) for the U.S. v… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/188.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/188.json) ## [Cambodia establishes fintech association](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/183) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-20T09:59:25.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T05:18:00.000Z The Cambodia Fintech Association (CFA) was officially launched last week with the mission of positioning Cambodia as the leading country for fintech innovation and investment in the Indochina region. The launch event … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/183.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/183.json) ## [FINRA’s ICO warning: Investing in SAFT contract does not ensure the offering’s regulatory compliance](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/182) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-20T09:06:50.000Z Updated: 2018-08-20T09:06:50.000Z The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued a warning against investments in digital assets, such as initial coin offering (ICO) tokens and cryptocurrencies. In an online post dated August 16, the r… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/182.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/182.json) ## [Saudi Arabia declares bitcoin trading illegal](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/144) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-14T11:53:52.000Z Updated: 2018-08-14T11:53:52.000Z Saudi Arabia has officially declared that trading in digital currencies such as bitcoin is illegal in the country. A standing committee comprising of Saudi Arabian regulators this stated that “the unauthorized virtual… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/144.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/144.json) ## [Vietnamese firms and individuals stop importing cryptocurrency mining equipment](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/142) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-14T11:07:21.000Z Updated: 2018-08-14T11:07:21.000Z The HCM City Customs Department has said that domestic businesses and individuals have stopped importing bitcoin mining equipment since the beginning of July, Viet Nam News reported. Last month, reports suggested that… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/142.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/142.json) ## [India mulls allowing crypto tokens for financial transactions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/131) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-13T09:57:50.000Z Updated: 2018-08-13T09:57:50.000Z The government of India is considering allowing crypto tokens for facilitating financial transactions in the country, while maintaining its ban on cryptocurrencies, DNA India reported. Sources familiar with the matter… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/131.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/131.json) ## [South Korea’s Jeju Island seeks to become blockchain hub](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/125) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-13T04:32:45.000Z Updated: 2018-08-13T04:32:45.000Z The South Korean island of Jeju is seeking to become a hub for the blockchain industry, according to Korea Joongang Daily. During a meeting last week, Governor Won Hee-ryong requested the central government to designa… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/125.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/125.json) ## [FinCEN to launch cryptocurrency-focused exchange program](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/124) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-13T03:32:41.000Z Updated: 2018-08-13T03:32:41.000Z FinCEN, a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury, is going to launch an exchange program focused on cryptocurrencies to help facilitate engagement with the industry. Speaking at the 2018 Chicago-Kent B… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/124.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/124.json) ## [Interest to apply for ICO and digital asset exchange licenses surges in Thailand](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/105) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-09T05:36:45.000Z Updated: 2018-08-09T05:36:45.000Z The number of projects interested in applying for licenses to conduct initial coin offerings (ICOs) and to operate digital asset exchanges has surged after the digital asset licensing went into effect in Thailand, the… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/105.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/105.json) ## [Japan’s FSA mulls stricter crypto regulations to curb speculative investments – Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/100) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-08T11:13:26.000Z Updated: 2018-08-08T11:13:26.000Z Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is planning to impose stricter regulations on cryptocurrencies, The Japan Times said in a new report. The regulator is considering stricter rules in order to curb the use of cry… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/100.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/100.json) ## [Global financial regulators team up to launch global fintech sandbox](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/97) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-08T09:27:15.000Z Updated: 2018-08-08T09:27:15.000Z The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), together with 11 global financial regulators and related organisations, has announced the formation of the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN). The initiative builds on… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/97.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/97.json) ## [US Treasury department proposes regulatory sandbox to foster fintech innovation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/65) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-02T06:16:29.000Z Updated: 2018-08-02T06:16:29.000Z The U.S. Department of the Treasury released a report earlier this week which highlights the improvements needed in the regulatory landscape to better support nonbank financial institutions, embrace financial technolo… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/65.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/65.json) ## [Dubai heads towards blockchain-powered judicial future](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/45) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-07-31T06:22:50.000Z Updated: 2018-07-31T06:22:50.000Z The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, in partnership with Smart Dubai, has announced its plans to create the world’s first Court of the Blockchain. The project, aimed at creating a blockchain-powered… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/45.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/45.json) ## [Cyprus SEC establishes fintech and regtech-focused innovation hub](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/35) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-07-30T03:30:18.000Z Updated: 2018-07-30T04:10:51.000Z The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has established an Innovation Hub in order to address and explore fintech and regtech developments. Expected to become operational in September, the Innovation Hub… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/35.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/35.json) ## [Swiss financial regulator FINMA launches proceedings against Envion’s $100M ICO](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/33) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-07-27T11:02:36.000Z Updated: 2018-07-27T11:02:36.000Z The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has announced that it has begun enforcement proceedings against blockchain startup Envion AG for possible violation of financial market law in relation to an ICO.… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/33.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/33.json) ## [Iran to launch its own cryptocurrency](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/32) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-07-27T10:03:38.000Z Updated: 2018-07-27T10:03:38.000Z The government of Iran is making efforts to launch its own cryptocurrency in a bid to bypass international financial sanctions, Bitcoin.com reported referring to Iran’s Press TV. The move resembles similar such initia… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/32.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/32.json) ## [Indian state of Telangana to ink MoUs for blockchain adoption](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/30) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-07-27T06:20:52.000Z Updated: 2018-07-27T06:20:52.000Z The Indian state of Telangana is going to sign memorandum of understandings (MoUs) with blockchain players to adopt the technology in some government applications, the Press Trust of India reported. The state governme… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/30.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/30.json) ## [Google bars cryptocurrency mining apps from Play Store](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/29) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-07-27T05:17:06.000Z Updated: 2018-07-27T06:50:54.000Z Google has banned cryptocurrency miners on the Play Store in its updated Play Store developer policy, according to Android Police. Earlier this year, the search engine giant banned crypto mining extensions from the Ch… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/29.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/29.json) ## [Indian Government and Nucleus Vision to co-host International Blockchain Congress in August](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/21) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-07-26T05:09:57.000Z Updated: 2018-07-26T06:51:39.000Z Blockchain startup Nucleus Vision is going to co-host India’s largest-ever blockchain conference with the state governments of Telangana and Goa, and the government think tank National Institution for Transforming Ind… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/21.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/21.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation.md?page=122)