Regulation
Luxembourg Passes Bill to Give Blockchain Securities Legal Status
Securities issued on blockchains in Luxembourg now have the same legal status as traditional securities, after the passing of a new bill.
Judge Hits Crypto Startup With Injunction In Reversal of Past Court Order
The move came after the same judge denied an SEC request for a preliminary injunction in November.
Blockchain Startups Are Modernizing Iran's Financial Infrastructure
Sources in Iran say the country's financial sector is taking clear steps toward a state-backed token economy.
Bithumb Kicks Off Middle East Expansion With UAE Crypto Exchange
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb plans to expand in the Middle East, starting with a licensed exchange in the UAE.
Cryptos Could Challenge 'Any Financial Framework': New FSB Chair
The new chair of the Financial Stability Board has said cryptocurrencies are a challenge to his agency's work.
SEC Commissioner Peirce Confirms Guidance on Crypto Tokens Is Coming
The Securities and Exchange Commission plans to clarify when securities laws might apply to crypto token sales, an official confirmed Friday.
Mauritius to License Crypto Custodians Starting in March
Mauritius will soon license digital asset custodians as part of its plan to create a fintech hub "in and for" Africa.
SEC Commissioner Says Bitcoin ETF Will Be Approved 'Eventually'
A U.S. SEC commissioner, Robert J. Jackson Jr. has said he believes a bitcoin exchange-traded fund will ultimately be approved.
Winklevoss Ordered to Pay $45K Worth of Charlie Shrem's Legal Fees
The court filing is the latest in a high-profile lawsuit that has pitted three high-profile cryptocurrency industry personalities against each other.
Blockchain Analysis Links Hamas Fundraising to Coinbase Bitcoin Account
Hamas is soliciting bitcoin donations for its military operations, but so far has only garnered a few thousand dollars.
