Regulation
South Korea’s Central Bank Seeks Authority to Monitor Crypto Transactions: Report
The Bank of Korea hopes to start as early as September, an official said.
SEC Staff Calls Bitcoin ‘Highly Speculative,’ Hints at ETF Skepticism
SEC staff intend to determine whether the "bitcoin futures market could accommodate ETFs," the note said.
Turkish Crypto Exchanges Must Report Transactions Over $1,200, Finance Minister Says
The country is rushing to regulate the crypto market after two local crypto exchanges went offline in April.
Iran's Central Bank Reportedly Bans Trading of Crypto Mined Abroad
The move is said to be an attempt to stop capital flight from Iran.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Recommends Congress Regulate Crypto Exchanges
“There’s really no protection around fraud or manipulation,” Gensler said in his first public hearing since taking the reins at the agency.
Don't Fear the Coming Regulation Wave
Fears of new regulation causing a crypto company apocalypse are overblown. Blockchain technology actually makes compliance easier.
In-Person ID Checks May Be on the Way for Thai Crypto Exchange Users: Report
New exchange users will have to use machines to scan their ID card chips before they can open a crypto account, says an industry exec.
Turkey's Central Bank Head Says Crypto Rules Coming, Denies Total Ban Ahead
Comments come as use of digital currencies soars in the country.
Binance's Tesla, Coinbase Stock Tokens Under Scrutiny by UK Regulators
The Financial Conduct Authority, a U.K. regulatory body, is reportedly working with Binance to "understand" the platform's stock token products. CoinDesk's Zack Seward calls it a "classic case of innovation butting heads with regulators." Our panel on "The Hash" debates.
Chinese Crypto Miners Face Unstable Regulatory Environment
Tightening regulations have unnerved some crypto miners in China.
