Regulation
Mauritius Releases Guidance for Regulated Security Token Offerings
Mauritius' financial watchdog has developed a licensing framework for security token trading systems and issuers.
India's Rumored Crypto Ban May Be Overblown, Say Industry Pros
Talk that India might be considering a new ban on crypto may be premature, said exchange founders and startup CEOs working in the sector.
Tezos and Algorand Latest to Integrate Tech for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
The integrations would allow the two blockchain projects to track transactions and identify senders, in line with the FATF's "Travel Rule."
Russia's Economy Ministry Calls for 'Controllable Market' Rather Than Crypto Ban
The ministry argued the draft ban would be harmful for Russia's economy and citizens, and called for a softer stance.
Libra Is Ready for the Digital Money 'Space Race': Dante Disparte
Libra's most vexing challenge may be juggling inclusion and compliance. But policy chief Dante Disparte says the project is not giving up on reaching the unbanked.
New York, French Finance Watchdogs Open Doors for Each Other's Fintech Startups
The New York State Department of Financial Services and its French regulatory counterpart will work to "ease the entry" for fintech innovators into their respective markets.
Japan's Biggest Banks Are Talking About Building a Digital Payments System
The banks will be joined by representatives from big business and the government to lay out how to create shared digital payments system.
Binance Korea Deploys Anti-Money Laundering Tool from Regtech Company Coinfirm
Blockchain analytics provider Coinfirm will help Binance Korea better comply with anti-money laundering rules.
French Renewable Energy Provider Wins Regulator's Approval for €10M Token Sale
Renewables provider WPO has been granted an "ICO visa" from the French financial markets regulator.
Russia Is About to Drop the Crypto ‘Iron Curtain,’ Industry Warns
Russia's crypto community is pushing back against a set of bills that could impose onerous restrictions on startups and individuals in the country.
