Regulation
Lawyers Rush In: New UNH Blockchain Program Nabs Big-Name Speakers
“A crypto winter for the price is a crypto summer for attorneys." And University of New Hampshire Law School is now addressing that demand.
Thai Finance Ministry Awards Licenses to 4 Crypto Firms, Rejects 2
Thailand's Ministry of Finance has granted digital asset business licenses to four crypto firms, while rejecting two others.
Venezuela Calls US Sanctions Against Its Petro Cryptocurrency 'Discriminatory'
Venezuela has filed a complaint against the U.S. with the World Trade Organization, highlighting sanctions against the petro as one issue.
European Finance Regulators Call for Bloc-Wide Crypto Rules
Two top European finance regulators, the EBA and the ESMA, have separately said today that cryptocurrency and ICO rules are needed at the EU level.
Security Token Offerings: A Way Past the SEC's Incomplete Crypto Guidance?
Are STOs a way to pass the SEC's incomplete crypto guidance? Chi-Ru Jou explains what are the unresolved legal issues for STOs in the coming year.
Japan Eyes Regulation of Unregistered Crypto Investment Schemes
Japan’s financial regulator is reportedly looking to close a loophole that lets unregistered investment firms solicit funds in cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Says US Subpoenas Becoming 'Barrier to Entry'
Kraken says that the cost of handling subpoenas is fast becoming a “barrier to entry” in the U.S., as global data requests triple year on year.
Japan's Financial Regulator May Approve Crypto ETFs: Report
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a Bloomberg source.
Colorado Senators File Bill to Exempt Cryptos from Securities Laws
Two Colorado lawmakers have introduced a new bill seeking to exempt some digital tokens from securities laws.
Is the Window Closing on US Blockchain Leadership?
The U.S. should apply a "do no harm" approach and take a lead role on blockchain regulation, says William Mougayar.
