Regulation

Crypto Long & Short: What Changes at the Fed and the SEC Mean for Crypto
Chairman Powell’s speech on Thursday highlighted how much the Fed’s role is changing, and that's an opportunity for the crypto industry.

Bitmain, Ebang Among 21 Bitcoin Mining Farms Stripped of Energy Perks in Inner Mongolia
Affected mining centers in the area may see a notable increase in electricity costs.

NYSE Can Allow Firms to Raise Funding Through Direct Listings, Says SEC
The New York Stock Exchange may now allow some companies to raise capital via direct listings rather than IPOs.

Brazilian Lawmaker Proposes Crypto Regulations for a Country Devoid of Any
Brazil's crypto scene has been unbanked, unregulated and awash in legal uncertain for its entire history.

UK Watchdog Eyes Extension of Money Laundering Risk Reporting to Crypto Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to oblige more firms, including some working with cryptocurrency, to report how they manage the risks of financial crime.

Crypto Long & Short: What Are Regulators Thinking?
Noelle Acheson ponders what regulators have been up to, bitcoin on the Ethereum blockchain, mining diversity and more.

Hawaii Welcomes Crypto Exchanges Back With New Regulatory Sandbox
ErisX and bitFlyer are among the 12 crypto exchanges piloting Hawaii’s digital currency regulatory sandbox, that will allow selected entities to do business in the state without its stringent money transmitter license for a two-year period.

Singapore's Central Bank Backs New Code of Practice for Crypto Companies
The guidance is aimed at assisting regulatory compliance and enhance crypto industry conduct under the city-state's payment laws.

Wealthsimple, Robinhood of the North, Jumps Into Canada’s Crypto Sandbox
The millennial-friendly investments app is working with regulators on its upcoming bitcoin and ether trading service.

Japan's New FSA Chief Stands Firm on Crypto Regulation, Calls for Push on Digital Yen
The incoming commissioner of the Financial Services Agency has said the regulator will not soften rules on cryptos.
