Regulation

Regulation

Markets

Coinbase-Led Crypto Ratings Council Draws Skepticism From Legal Experts

The Crypto Rating Council is dividing legal experts, with some praising the concept and others skeptical whether it will sway the minds of regulators.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Missouri Watchdog Hits Unregistered Crypto Brokerage With Cease and Desist

St. Louis-based Mavixbtc allegedly promised 55-percent returns and falsely claimed to be registered with two watchdog organizations.

stop sign Missouri

Markets

European Competition Watchdog Fears Libra's 'Closed Economy'

The European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, is asking tough questions of Libra over its potential closed economy.

The European Commission's headquarters in Brussels.

Markets

Congressional Challenger to House Speaker Pelosi Is Fundraising in Crypto

Democratic blockchain and crypto enthusiast Agatha Bacelar is challenging House Speaker Pelosi on a tech-focused platform.

Agatha Bacelar

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Coinbase-Led Group Aims to Help Crypto Firms Avoid Securities Violations

Coinbase, Circle, Genesis and more are developing a ratings system aimed to flag crypto assets that are similar to securities.

Brian Armstrong speaks at Consensus 2019.

Markets

Uzbekistan Plans Massive Hike in Electricity Prices for Crypto Miners

A new bill from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy would triple the price of power for miners, raising fears it could stifle the local mining industry.

Electricity pylon

Policy

Iranian Bitcoiners Risk Fines, Jail Time as Government Regulates Mining

As mining regulations loom, Iranian bitcoiners are stuck in compliance purgatory – facing fines and even jail.

Iran flag (Credit: Shutterstock)

Markets

Harbor's Regulatory Wait Ends as FINRA Awards Broker-Dealer License

Harbor's broker-dealer licensing breaks a lengthy standoff between aspiring crypto broker-dealers and the U.S. regulators who approve them.

Josh Stein

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Facebook-Led Libra Could Be Boon to UN, Says Crypto Project's Chief

The head of the Libra Association has argued that the Facebook-led cryptocurrency could help the U.N. achieve its sustainable development goals.

UN headquarters Geneva

Markets

Spencer Dinwiddie Could Decentralize Pro Sports – If Accredited Investors Want In

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie aims to raise $13.5 million by tokenizing part of his NBA contract. Will investors take the shot?

Spencer Dinwiddie image via Erik Drost / Wikimedia Commons