Regulation

Markets

Chainalysis has hired a FinCEN official to help crypto firms comply with tough new FATF data-sharing requirements.

By Anna BaydakovaJun 26, 2019, 9:00 a.m. ET

Markets

A Swiss central banker has suggested that Facebook's cryptocurrency project, Libra, is not ruffling any feathers with the regulator, Reuters reports. 

By Daniel PalmerJun 25, 2019, 8:00 a.m. ET

Markets

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing on Facebook's libra cryptocurrency for July 17, one day after the Senate holds its hearing.

By Nikhilesh DeJun 24, 2019, 6:12 p.m. ET

Markets

As Russia's cryptocurrency bill inches towards being finalized, a government official has suggested that trading might be allowed.

By Daniel PalmerJun 24, 2019, 10:40 a.m. ET

Markets

The Bank for International Settlements has expressed concerns over the expected disruption as big tech firms like Facebook enter the financial space.

By Daniel PalmerJun 24, 2019, 5:40 a.m. ET

Markets

The SEC should focus more on fraud prevention than if an asset is a security, as fraud can be committed with securities too, argues David Weisberger.

By David WeisbergerJun 23, 2019, 11:30 a.m. ET

Markets

France is setting up a task force within the Group of Seven nations to examine regulatory issues raised by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency.

By Daniel PalmerJun 21, 2019, 9:00 a.m. ET

Markets

Fisco, owner of the Zaif crypto exchange, is being forced to upgrade its management systems after an investigation by Japan’s financial watchdog.

By Daniel PalmerJun 21, 2019, 5:10 a.m. ET

Policy

The new rules for crypto businesses will be released in June 21 but many regulators are already worried about the repercussions.

By Diana AguilarJun 19, 2019, 2:30 p.m. ET

Markets

House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters asked Facebook to halt development of its Libra crypto until hearings can be held.

By Nikhilesh DeJun 18, 2019, 5:47 p.m. ET