Legal
Japan Blasts Crypto Exchange Execs in First-Ever License Rejection
Japan's financial regulator has formally issued its first denial to a business registration application filed by cryptocurrency exchange FSHO.
Korean Police Allege Coinone's Crypto Margin Trading Is Illegal Gambling
A South Korean police department says execs at crypto exchange Coinone will be charged over claims its margin trading service is illegal gambling.
Northern Trust Wins Patent for Storing Meeting Minutes on a Blockchain
Northern Trust Corporation has been granted a patent for a system to create immutable records of meetings on a blockchain.
CFTC Denies FOIA Request for Bitfinex and Tether Subpoenas
The top U.S. futures regulator has denied a FOIA request related to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the closely-linked 'stablecoin' operator Tether.
Japan to Deny Crypto Exchange Application in Regulatory First
The Financial Service Agency is reportedly planning to deny a registration application filed by a crypto exchange over KYC failings.
South Africa's Central Bank Claims Success in Blockchain Payment Trial
South Africa Reserve Bank indicates that tests of a blockchain-based system for interbank clearance and settlement produced astonishing results.
Judge Reopens Cryptsy Customer Class Action Against Coinbase
A U.S district judge has reopened a case involving cryptocurrency startup Coinbase and the now-defunct exchange service Cryptsy.
Belgian Government Launches Site to Warn Crypto Investors About Scams
A new website launched by Belgian government agencies outlines different ways to avoid crypto fraud.
US Telecom Agency Seeks Blockchain Policy Suggestions
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has asked industry members to provide suggestions for blockchain policy.
Russian Court Overturns Cryptocurrency Media Ban
A city-level court in Russia has revoked a ban issued in 2016 that blocked cryptocurrency media site bitcoininfo.ru, among others.
