The Cabinet of Japan has approved draft amendments to the country’s financial instruments and payment services laws, which will introduce new regulations for cryptocurrency margin trading, Nikkei reported.
The government of Australia has announced its plans to develop a national blockchain roadmap to position the country as a global leader in the blockchain space.
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) have published a joint consultation paper on the regulatory framework for crypto-asset trading platforms.
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is teaming up with blockchain security company CipherTrace to monitor and manage business risks related to licensed virtual asset businesses and cryptocurrencies.
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the proposed rules for data submission by digital asset business operators and initial coin offering (ICO) portals.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the Digital Tokens Act into law last week, excluding some cryptocurrencies from state securities laws.
In a joint announcement, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) said that they have suspended the registrations of two cryptocurrency exchange businesses.
The German Federal Ministry of Finance has published a paper that discusses the introduction of regulation for blockchain-based securities.
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is seeking public feedback on the framework for Initial Coin Offering (ICO) and property crowdfunding.
The government of India has told the country’s apex court that the deliberations on the crypto regulatory framework are currently in the final stages, Bitcoin.com reported.
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has proposed a plan to establish an open banking system which would grant fintech firms access to banks’ payment network.
The Bank of Lithuania has announced that it has updated its position on virtual assets and initial coin offering (ICO).
Luxembourg lawmakers have passed a bill that will encourage the use of blockchain technology in the country’s financial services, CoinTelegraph reported.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has, for the first time, announced Examination Priorities for its divisions for 2019.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working to offer additional guidance to help people determine if their token offerings fall under securities laws.
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has launched a consultation on cybersecurity in the wake of recent technological advancements such as distributed ledger technology (DLT).
The Mauritian Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced that a regulatory framework for digital asset custodian services will go into effect on 01 March 2019.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking sources that can provide blockchain data to support its efforts on ensuring compliance and risk monitoring of digital assets.
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has announced that it has amended its Guidelines on Recognized Markets to include a regulatory framework for digital asset trading.
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced that it does not plan to lift the ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs), which was imposed in September 2017, CoinDesk reported.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a warning against fraudulent websites that are soliciting cryptocurrency investments.
Four leading South Korean exchanges are teaming up to fight potential money laundering and protect the interests of users, CoinDesk reported.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on Wednesday that it is consulting on guidance for cryptoassets.
Lawmakers from the U.S. state of Wyoming have introduced a new bill that seeks to clarify the classification of cryptocurrencies.
Wyoming lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow corporates to issue certificate tokens in place of stock certificates using blockchain technology, CoinDesk reported.
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is planning to launch a financial regulatory sandbox in April 2019.
The Danish Tax Agency has announced that it has been authorized by the country’s Tax Council to obtain information on cryptocurrency trading from three local crypto exchanges from 2016 to 2018.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking to introduce a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchange services.
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has announced its plans to implement guidelines to regulate the trading of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offering (ICO).
The Wyoming House Committee on Minerals, Business and Economic Development has unanimously approved the “Financial Technology Sandbox” bill, CoinDesk reported.
In a bid to challenge the sanctions imposed by the United States, Venezuela has approached the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has approved new regulations for blockchain companies operating in the country.
Two European regulatory authorities – the European Banking Authority and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) – have called for an EU-level response to the risks posed by cryptocurrencies and initial c…
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that four cryptocurrency businesses have been granted digital asset business licenses.
The government of South Korea has added 16 fields such as blockchain and fine dust reduction technology to R&D tax credit in a bid to boost innovation.
U.S. lawmakers have introduced a new bill to offer cryptocurrencies “limited exemptions” from securities laws in the state of Colorado.
A bipartisan bill seeking to establish a blockchain initiative task force in the state of New Jersey has passed the Senate last month.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has called for “constant monitoring” of cryptocurrencies due to financial stability concerns and their rapidly growing use.
The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) has announced the addition of five more crypto exchanges as Type II members.
The Irish government is making efforts to implement stricter laws to fight money laundering and terrorism financing activities using cryptocurrencies.
