Regulation
Bitcoin ATM Startups Say They're Booming, Thanks in Part to Venezuela
Bitcoin ATM usage is surging, especially in Latin America, where Venezuelan refugees and others are seeking ad hoc banking solutions.
When Bitcoin ETF? Not Any Time Soon, But Maybe by 2020
There are no bitcoin ETF proposals currently sitting before the SEC, but one may still be approved before 2020.
UK Financial Watchdog Plans Oversight of Security Tokens, Some Stablecoins
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed guidance for how various crypto assets should be regulated in the country.
Pennsylvania Clarifies That Crypto Exchanges Are Not Money Transmitters
Pennsylvania's government has clarified that crypto exchanges and providers do not require a money transmission license to operate.
Dutch Financial Authorities Plan Licensing Scheme for Crypto Exchanges
Financial authorities in the Netherlands plan a licensing scheme for crypto exchanges and wallet providers to lower the risk of financial crimes.
Wyoming Bill Would Clear the Way for Crypto Custody at Banks
Wyoming legislators have introduced a bill to classify digital assets as property and provide banks with clarity on crypto custodial services.
Coinbase Hires New Compliance Chief for UK Operations
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has hired a new U.K. head of compliance with three decades of experience in the industry.
Oceans Apart: Crypto Regulation in the US and EU
The differences between U.S. and EU approaches to crypto asset regulation are even more complicated than they appear, writes Noelle Acheson.
South Africa’s Central Bank Proposes Rules for Crypto Companies
Crypto exchanges and wallet providers would have to register with regulators under rules proposed by South Africa’s central bank.
Wyoming Blockchain Bill Proposes Issuance of Tokenized Stock Certificates
Lawmakers from the U.S. state of Wyoming have introduced legislation proposing the issuance of tokenized stock certificates using blockchain tech.
