Regulation
WeChat, Alipay to Block Crypto Transactions on Payment Platforms
WeChat Pay and Alipay are scrambling to keep up with regulators after recent announcements regarding initial coin offerings and cryptocurrencies.
SEC Says It Will 'Review' Bitcoin ETF Rejections
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has said it will review the disapproval orders for nine bitcoin ETFs issued on Wednesday.
Bittrex Partners With Trading Firm on Crypto Securities Offering
U.S.-based crypto exchange Bittrex is partnering with regulated trading platform Rialto to ultimately launch crypto securities trading.
New FSA Chief Rules Out 'Excessive' Regulation of Japan's Crypto Exchanges
The new commissioner of Japan's top financial regulator has spoken of the need for balance when regulating the country's cryptocurrency industry.
China Seeks to Block Access to 124 Foreign Crypto Exchanges
Days after shutting down several crypto media accounts on WeChat, Chinese regulators are seeking to block access to 124 overseas crypto exchanges.
Crypto Mine Hit With Noise Complaints May Be Shut Down
A Norway-based crypto mining farm may have to suspend operations, a week and a half after receiving a bomb threat.
SEC Rejects 9 Bitcoin ETF Proposals
The SEC has issued rejections to bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion.
FTC Issues Warning on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers warns about a new type of bitcoin scam that attempts to blackmail men.
Venues Banned from Hosting Crypto Events in Beijing's Finance District
Commercial properties in downtown Beijing have been ordered not to provide venues for events that promote cryptocurrency.
US Senators Raise Crypto Mining Concerns, Propose Government Blockchains
The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hosted a hearing Tuesday on the "energy efficiency of blockchain and similar technologies."
