Regulation
Crypto Long & Short: A UK Ban on Crypto Derivatives Will Hurt, Not Protect, Investors
The FCA’s retail investor crypto derivatives ban is a misuse of regulatory authority, argues Noelle Acheson. What’s more, its main justification is one of crypto assets’ strongest features.
A Regulatory Reckoning for the Crypto Industry?
Between BitMEX action, the U.K.’s derivative ban and the new U.S. Department of Justice enforcement framework, regulations are coming for crypto.
Dutch Central Bank Gives First Approval to Digital Asset Exchange
AMDAX has become the first to register with Holland's central bank under recently implemented EU anti-money laundering regulations.
Ripple Chairman Says Firm Could Leave US if Regulatory Environment Doesn't Change
Ripple has threatened to leave the U.S. if crypto regulation doesn't change.
After BitMEX: Regulation Must Change for the Digital Age
Recent regulatory enforcement against BitMEX shows how out of step the world's financial regulators are with digital innovation.
OFAC Warns That Firms Helping Victims With Ransomware Payouts Risk Violating Its Rules
If you assist a ransomware victim in paying out to cyber attackers, you could end up facing civil penalties, OFAC says.
SEC Won't Take Action Against Compliance-Focused Digital Security Exchanges
Digital security exchanges that ensure listed assets are legitimate will not face sanctions, the SEC said in an open letter.
CFTC Charges Firm With Illegally Providing Leveraged Trading of Crypto, Gold
A Caribbean-based firm is in hot water with the CFTC for allegedly allowing U.S. retail investors to partake in leveraged trading of cryptocurrencies and precious metals.
Russian Web Censor Tells Binance It's Been Blacklisted – Three Months Late
Roskomnadzor blacklisted Binance in June, but apparently only made the cryptocurrency exchange aware of its decision today.
EU Proposes Full Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrencies
The European Commission has formally proposed legislation that will provide a comprehensive regulatory regime for cryptocurrencies.
