Regulation
E-Gold Claims US Officials Buried Key Report in 2008 Landmark Crypto Ruling
A court filing alleges federal government suppression of an OFR review led to crypto businesses being defined as money transmitters.
Swiss Government Makes Moves to Encourage Crypto Businesses
The Swiss government is making key legislative changes to financial laws to improve legal conditions for blockchain businesses.
Mapping the Future of the SEC (There's a Nonzero Chance Hester Peirce Takes Over)
The future of the U.S.’s federal securities regulator, and perhaps the direction of cryptocurrency policy, is up in the air. We game out the scenarios.
New York Regulator Adds 3-Strike Rule for BitLicense Applicants
The regulator hopes the new three-strike rule will encourage BitLicense applicants to ensure they've taken its feedback on board.
EU Creating a Regulatory Regime for Cryptocurrencies, Says Economic Chief
The planned regulatory regime could include stricter rules for projects deemed "global stablecoins," a subtle reference, possibly, to Libra.
FATF Meets Wednesday to Discuss 'Travel Rule' for Digital Assets
The Financial Action Task Force holds its summer plenary meeting Wednesday. Here's what to expect with the anti-money laundering watchdog discussing crypto.
UK Financial Watchdog Warns Crypto Firms to Register Before End of June
The Financial Conduct Authority wants six months to review and ask follow-up questions to crypto businesses applying to operate in the U.K.
New York US Attorney Geoffrey Berman Steps Down, President Trump Nominates SEC Chair Jay Clayton to Post [Updated]
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has been nominated to become the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who said he had not resigned.
Russia's Ministry of Justice Latest to Criticize Proposed Crypto Ban
Russia's Ministry of Justice is the latest government authority to oppose a proposed crypto ban, seeing inconsistencies in the bill's stipulations.
Mauritius Releases Guidance for Regulated Security Token Offerings
Mauritius' financial watchdog has developed a licensing framework for security token trading systems and issuers.
