Regulation
SEC Slaps Blockchain Author Alex Tapscott, Firm With Fines Over Securities Violations
The U.S. securities regulator has settled with blockchain author Alex Tapscott and his investment firm NextBlock Global over securities violations.
Facebook Hires Two of Coinbase's Former Compliance Managers
Facebook has hired two Coinbase vets to work in compliance roles, and at least one is involved in the social network's blockchain effort.
SEC Again Delays Decision on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval
A filing from the SEC Tuesday did not advance one of several bitcoin ETF proposals currently waiting for regulatory sign-off.
SEC's Crypto Czar Says Exchanges That List IEOs May Face Legal Risks
Certain initial exchange offerings (IEOs) may be breaking U.S. securities laws, an SEC official said.
BitOasis Clears Hurdle in Bid to Launch Regulated Crypto Asset Exchange
BitOasis has secured an in-principle approval, taking it one step closer to offering a regulated crypto exchange to the Middle East.
Boston Fed Announces Plans To Design a Blockchain 'Supervisory Node'
The Boston Federal Reserve is close to launching their own private supervisory node.
US Senators Seek Information on Facebook's 'Libra' Crypto Project
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee wants to know more about Facebook's crypto project.
A New Crypto ETF Has Just Been Filed With the U.S. SEC
A prospectus for a new bitcoin and ether-based exchange-traded fund has just been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Crypto-Friendly US Congress Members Join New Fintech Task Force
The U.S. House of Representatives is launching a task force to examine financial technology, including blockchain.
SEC Commissioner Fears 'Heel-Dragging' Will Stifle Crypto Innovation
SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce is worried that the regulators are moving too slowly for the crypto ecosystem.
