Regulation
CFTC Chair Giancarlo Says Institutional Investors Will Help Crypto 'Mature'
CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo said the cryptocurrency market will mature as institutional investors enter the space.
FinCEN Blasts Iran's 'Malign' Use of Crypto to Bypass Economic Sanctions
U.S. regulator FinCEN is urging domestic exchanges to prevent Iran from using cryptocurrency to bypass economic sanctions.
Crypto Defender Spars With Famed Critic During US Senate Hearing
Peter Van Valkenburgh explained the potential benefits from cryptocurrency and blockchain while Nouriel Roubini called it "the mother of all scams."
Regulators Sue ICO Company That Falsely Claimed SEC Approval
The SEC is suing an ICO organizer and his company, alleging that they claimed the agency had approved its sale.
Wallet Provider Blockchain Hires Bank Exec for Global Regulatory Push
Blockchain.info has hired former Noble Bank chief compliance officer Ben Melnicki as its new global regulatory counsel.
'Doctor Doom' vs Crypto: Here's What to Expect in Congress Today
Economist Nouriel Roubini and Coin Center's Peter Van Valkenburgh will testify about crypto and blockchain before a U.S. Senate committee today.
South Korea to Decide on ICO Legality in November, Official Says
The South Korean government will decide in November whether it will again permit initial coin offerings in the country.
1Broker Says Bitcoin Futures Site Will Start Processing Withdrawals Thursday
Bitcoin futures firm 1Broker, which had its website seized after being charged with violating a number of U.S. federal laws, will reopen withdrawals.
Crypto Assets Don't Pose Threat to Financial Stability Today, Says FSB
A new report by the Financial Stability Board found that crypto assets pose no threat to financial stability at present, but should be monitored.
SEC Asks Court to Enforce Subpoena in ICO Inquiry
The SEC is trying to subpoena an investment trust company as part of a probe into alleged fraud involving claims of a $100 million ICO.
