Regulation
FINRA Extends Deadline for Firms to Report Crypto Activity
The self-regulatory body for brokers and exchanges has quietly extended its deadline for member firms to report their crypto activity.
Could Donald Trump Ban Bitcoin?
He can try, argues Noelle Acheson – but the risk he might succeed is outweighed by the benefits of the heightened conversation.
New Jersey Takes Online Market to Court Over 2018 Crypto Token Sale
The U.S. state of New Jersey is taking legal action over alleged securities violations by blockchain rental marketplace Pocketinns.
Crypto Exchange BitMEX Under Investigation by CFTC: Bloomberg
Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being probed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission over client trades, Bloomberg says.
Facebook Libra Risks to Financial Stability Demand 'Highest' Regulatory Standards, Says G7
The G7 group of nations has warned of the threat posed by stablecoins such as Facebook's Libra and set out draft recommendations for regulation.
Japan Has FATF Green Light to Create 'SWIFT Network' for Crypto: Report
Japan is said to be leading the creation of an international cryptocurrency payments network similar to banking network SWIFT.
Watch Today's Facebook Libra Hearing at the House Financial Services Committee
Watch the live webcast of the House Financial Services Committee hearing on Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project.
Ex-CFTC Advisor: Facebook's Libra Could Be Both Security and Commodity
Security? Payment token? Utility token? Defining Facebook's Libra won't be easy, and it's not Facebook's call, says Jeff Bandman.
Cuba Libra? Island Nation Slowly Explores Cryptocurrency Options
Cuba highlights the difference between bitcoin and corporate token projects like Facebook's Libra.
Facebook's Libra Should Be Regulated Like a Security, Says Former CFTC Chair
Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler believes Facebook's Libra looks – and should be regulated like – a security.
