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…
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.
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).
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.
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.
The World Economic Forum’s Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution has formed six councils to work on new technology policy guidance.
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…
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.
The International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) is seeking feedback on a consultation paper published on Monday on regulating crypto-asset trading platforms (CTPs).
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…
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.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing a California resident for allegedly running a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and its affiliated stablecoin issuer Tether have been granted a stay of document demands on Wednesday, according to its blog post.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The United States Internal Revenue Service is currently drafting its first crypto tax guidance since 2014, Commissioner Charles P. Rettig said recently, CoinDesk reported.
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.
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…
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.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued guidance on cryptocurrencies in order to provide regulatory certainty for businesses and individuals.
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.
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.
The Régie de l’énergie, the energy sector regulator of Quebec, Canada, has announced new rules that will support blockchain innovation in the region.
Finland has approved a law to introduce regulation for cryptocurrency service providers, Bitcoin.com reported.
The Indian government has started circulating a draft bill that, if passed, would impose a complete ban on cryptocurrencies, The Economic Times reported.
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.
Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Florida have introduced a bill that seeks to establish a blockchain task force.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has become the latest central banking authority to establish a fintech regulatory sandbox.
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.
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.
The Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC) has published regulatory guidance on security token offerings (STOs).
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.
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body monitoring the global financial system, has published a Crypto-assets regulators directory.
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…
The South Korean government is considering revising the regulatory framework on cryptocurrencies, Cointelegraph reported referring to local media outlet ZDNet Korea.
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.
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.
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.
