Regulation
New York Finance Watchdog 'Fiercely Opposes' Sandboxes for Fintech Firms
The chief of New York's financial regulatory body said Tuesday that the agency is "fiercely opposed" to regulatory sandboxes for fintech firms
G20 Crypto Regulations Could Unleash Real Blockchain Change
Increased regulation, as long as it is done with industry cooperation and the aim of de-risking the broader market, will hasten blockchain adoption.
SEC Subpoenas Another Firm Following Claimed Blockchain Pivot
Long Blockchain, which made headlines last year when its stock surged following a blockchain pivot, has been subpoenaed by the SEC in the U.S.
Philippines' Proposed ICO Rules Presume All Tokens Are Securities
The Philippines is close to introducing new regulations governing how companies can legally raise funds through initial coin offerings.
SEC Chief Got Into 'Heated' Debate on Crypto
A newly released transcript from an SEC roundtable showcases the passionate discussion around crypto within the agency.
The SEC's Hester Peirce Isn't a Bitcoin Champion, Just a Regulatory Realist
Regulators like the SEC shouldn't be acting as gatekeepers to new technologies like bitcoin, according to Commissioner Hester Peirce.
China's Government Censorship Agency Is Hiring a Crypto Expert
A high-level government media censor in China wants to hire a cryptographer with expertise in blockchain technology.
Coinbase Taps Regulation Veteran for Crypto Compliance Chief
Coinbase has announced the appointment of its latest chief compliance officer as it moves to become a licensed broker-dealer.
BBVA Can't Hold Cryptocurrency – And That's a Problem
The bank wants to use ethereum as a notary, but regulators discourage holding even the tiny bit of ether needed to put data on the public blockchain.
A Blueprint for Reforming the Crypto Token Market
The Token Alliance, a Chamber of Digital Commerce initiative, has laid out guidelines for how token sponsors and regulators can meet in the middle.
