Regulation
Binance's US Arm to Go Live 'Within Two Months,' CEO Says
The dedicated U.S. arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance should go live by November, according to CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao.
Nevada Crypto ATM Operators Now Require Money Transmission License
Nevada abruptly changed its regulatory stance on cryptocurrency kiosks, alarming many providers.
Blockchain Firm Settles With SEC Over Unregistered $6.3 Million SAFT
A healthcare-focused blockchain firm has settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over its 2017-2018 SAFT offering.
UK Advertising Watchdog Upholds Complaints Against BitMEX Bitcoin Promotion
The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority has upheld complaints over a "misleading" bitcoin ad placed by crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX.
ICO Issuer PlexCorps Reaches Settlement With US Securities Regulator
Following the ruling, PlexCorps must disgorge $4.56 million in addition to some $350,000 in interest.
New Zealand Tax Office Makes It Legal to Pay Salaries in Crypto
New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department has made it legal to receive salaries in cryptocurrency, and be taxed accordingly.
Coinbase UK Dropping Support for Cryptocurrency Zcash
The U.K. arm of Coinbase appears to be dropping support for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency zcash.
IRS Warnings to Bitcoin Traders Offer Clues to Coming Tax Guidance
Though the IRS has yet to publish its promised crypto tax guidance, the warning letters recently sent to 10,000 traders hint at what to expect.
Trump's Currency War With China Could Be Bitcoin's Do-or-Die Moment
Donald Trump is stoking the flames of a new currency war, creating a do-or-die moment for the cryptocurrency movement, writes Michael J. Casey.
Derivatives Drama: The Unintended Consequences of Crypto Regulation
Noelle Acheson points out that the LedgerX confusion highlights potential CFTC priorities regarding the regulation of crypto derivatives that could lead to the opposite of what the regulator intends.
