Regulation
Russia Wants to Be Able to Seize Cybercriminals' Bitcoin
Russian regulators will begin developing proposals for legislation allowing confiscation of crypto assets seized in crime investigations.
Global Crypto Framework Needed to Stop 'Regulatory Arbitrage,' Watchdog Warns
Hong Kong’s securities regulator says the world needs a united response to stablecoins like Libra to avoid firms setting up in laxer jurisdictions.
Binance to Advise Ukraine Government on Upcoming Crypto Regulation
Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance has agreed to help Ukraine prepare rules for cryptocurrencies.
Hong Kong Regulator to Treat Some Crypto Exchanges Like Brokers
The Securities and Futures Commission will license crypto trading platforms like traditional brokers if they offer security tokens.
Only 1 Crypto Fund Has Passed Hong Kong's SFC Regulatory Hurdles in First Year
Only one financial fund has passed Hong Kong's framework for digital asset investments.
US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Research Digital Currencies
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire.
UK Tax Authority Issues Crypto Guidance for Businesses
After clarifying how individual taxpayers should deal with cryptos last year, the U.K.'s HMRC has now issued guidance for enterprises.
FATF Releases Guidance on Global Digital IDs as Use Cases Grow
The Financial Action Task Force wants financial institutions to prepare for the global expansion of digital identification systems.
Reggie Middleton Reaches $9.5 Million SEC Settlement Over Alleged ICO Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a $9.5 million settlement stemming from the Veritaseum initial coin offering.
Harbor Now Has Both Broker-Dealer and Transfer Agent Licenses in the US
Security token startup Harbor has been granted a transfer agent license by the SEC, a month after getting the green light from the CFTC.
