Crypto exchange Binance announced that it just participated in the blockchain-based Shyft Network to implement its decentralized infrastructure to comply with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule.
Central banks need to have a deep understanding of digital currencies before issuing one.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to reject the latest bid for a bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Germany’s Financial Supervisory Authority (or BaFin) has released a new guideline urging bitcoin exchanges and custodians to get a license. Companies who will be addressing the German market no matter where they are b…
China is one of the leading countries when it comes to crypto and blockchain, and the country has many reasons why it invests in these technologies.
The Bank of England (BoE) chief cashier Sarah John encourages central banks to consider digital currencies saying that it is “crucial” before tech giants dominate.
The central banks are not very enthusiastic about blockchain technology.
G20 finance ministers reiterated its statement about the risks of global stablecoins and urges countries to implement the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards.
Former Commodities and Futures Trading Commission Chairman (CFTC) J. Christopher Giancarlo encourages the Federal Reserve to issue a fully digital currency.
Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg has submitted a financial reform plan that calls for a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has invited cryptocurrency firms and advocates to join a summit on March 3, Bloomberg Tax reported.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued a Colorado resident and his firm for duping U.S. investors of thousands of dollars.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is working on new cryptocurrency regulations, Treasury Security Steven Mnuchin revealed during a hearing before the S…
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a list of key considerations to help regulatory authorities when regulating crypto-asset trading platforms (CTPs).
The Italian securities regulator has shut down a total of eight FX websites for operating illegally in the country, Finance Magnates reported.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation published a document on Friday announcing that the government will not be regulating crypto mining in the country, CoinDesk reported.
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has proposed to lower the client identification threshold value for cryptocurrency exchange transactions from 5,000 CHF to 1,000 CHF (or USD$1,020), as stated i…
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking for a cryptocurrency expert who will work with it in the new area of cryptocurrency regulation and the fifth money laundering directive (5MLD) regulations, accordi…
Australia’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released the National Blockchain Roadmap, setting out a strategy for governments, industry, and researchers to capitalise on opportunities and addr…
The recently formed consortium of six central banks and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is going to hold its first meeting in mid-April, Nikkei reported.
Germany's Financial Supervisory Authority (or BaFin) has released new guidelines to clarify how the country’s new law, which came into force last month, will apply to firms offering or intending to offer crypto custod…
The United States Marshals Service (USMS), a federal law agency under the U.S. Department of Justice, announced on its website that it is planning to auction over 4,000 confiscated bitcoins.
Denis Pitcher, Premier of Bermuda’s chief fintech advisor, recently shared the country’s plan for comprehensive blockchain adoption with CoinDesk.
Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), an advocacy organization for Proof of Stake (PoS) technology, has announced the joining of new members.
The National Institute for Smart Governance (NISG), a non-profit company incorporated by the Indian government that provides e-governance consulting services to central and state governments, has published a draft doc…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced on Tuesday that it updated its regulatory framework for payment services with the commencement of the Payment Services Act (PS Act).
The Blockchain Association announced in a blog on Medium that they just launched the Market Integrity Working Group to ensure “transparency and fairness” in the crypto space.
Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mine & Trade has issued more than 1,000 licenses to cryptocurrency miners since it began regulating the industry in the country, Finance Tribune reported citing IBENA.
On Jan. 18, the lawmakers in Hawaii submitted a bill to allow banks to offer crypto custodial services, CoinDesk reported.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Friday announced a global consortium that will focus on designing a governance framework for cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins.
Cryptocurrency transactions are now subject to financial monitoring in Ukraine as the country passed the Financial Monitoring Bill into law in December.
Liechtenstein's Financial Market Authority (FMA) has approved AARGOS Global Real Estate Fund as an alternative investment fund (AIF), the company announced on its website.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has proposed to the senate that it wants to supervise digital wallets.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that it did not ban cryptocurrencies but only ringfenced banks from it due to the risks associated with trading these virtual assets, The Economic Times reported.
Emurgo, the official commercial and venture arm of the Cardano blockchain project, is setting up a blockchain task force in partnership with the government of Uzbekistan.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced on Friday that he has approved the opening of an international crypto-run casino at Ávila National Park’s Hotel Humboldt, Bitcoin.com reported.
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the UK is seeking a supplier for a crypto-asset blockchain analysis tool.
The finance ministry of South Korea is mulling to impose a 20 percent income tax on cryptocurrency transactions, the officials announced on Monday, The Korea Times reported.
Senator Nathan Dahm has drafted a new bill for Oklahoma that calls for a state-backed financial institution that will be fully supported by blockchain technology, Cointelegraph reported.
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued a notice on Thursday to guide crypto exchanges on the application of securities regulation.
