Regulation
The Incoming Wave of ICO Regulation (Yes, It's Coming)
The SEC has not forgotten or overlooked the ICO space, and a wave of regulatory action is coming, believes Alex Sunnarborg.
New York Awards First-Ever BitLicense to Bitcoin ATM Company
Bitcoin ATM operator Coinsource has received a BitLicense from New York's financial watchdog, a full three years after first applying.
Hong Kong's Securities Watchdog to Regulate Crypto Funds
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission says it will bring crypto funds under its securities regulations to improve investor protection.
Indian Officials Met to Discuss Possible Ban on 'Private Cryptocurrencies'
The Indian government is considering imposing a ban on what it calls "private cryptocurrencies," according to an official release.
UK Government Says It Will Update Crypto Tax Guidance By Early Next Year
The UK Cryptoassets Taskforce wants to encourage the development of distributed ledger technology, according to a final report published Monday.
Taiwanese Lawmaker Proposes New Business Category for Crypto Startups
Taiwanese legislator Jason Hsu wants the island to create a new business category for cryptocurrency activities, he said Friday.
CFTC Commissioner Cites CryptoKitties, Dogecoin When Talking DLT Uses
CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam emphasized that regulators must understand distributed ledger tech before regulating it.
India Supreme Court Seeks Government Opinion on Crypto Within 2 Weeks
The Supreme Court of India has asked the government to give its view on cryptocurrencies, amid fallout from a ruling by the central bank in April.
Chinese Court Rules Bitcoin Should Be Protected as Property
An arbitration body in China has said bitcoin should be legally protected as a property, despite the central bank's ban on crypto trading.
Japan's Financial Regulator Mulls Cap on Cryptocurrency Margin Trading
Japan's Financial Services Agency is planning to put a cap on the leverage available to crypto margin traders to curb speculation and risk.
