Regulation
US Senators Discuss Crypto Threat to Domestic Elections
DarkTower director Scott Dueweke said cryptocurrencies are "tailor made" for foreign powers hoping to influence American elections.
Congress Advances Bill to Study Crypto Use in Drug, Sex Trafficking
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have passed a bill that would approve a study of the use of cryptocurrencies in the sex and drug trades.
US Congressman: SEC's Stance on Ether Is 'Encouraging'
Republican Congressman Tom Emmer has praised the SEC for its recent comment indicating that ether is not a security.
Japan's Financial Watchdog Orders AML Shake-Up at 6 Crypto Exchanges
Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued business improvement orders to six licensed crypto exchanges operating in the country.
Ex-FDIC Chair Bair: 'I Welcome' New Rules for Crypto
Former FDIC chair Sheila Bair thinks the U.S. needs to create an entirely new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Just Got a Shoutout in a New US Supreme Court Opinion
That's not something you see every day: an opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court that makes a reference to cryptocurrencies.
Amid Crypto Bear Market, Attention Turns to Small-Time Investors
When it came to crypto, the focus was on retail investors – not only on protecting them but also on giving them a chance – during CB Insights' event.
Trump Official Argues for 'Sweet Spot' in Crypto Regulation
The U.S. government needs to develop reasonable regulations around the nascent cryptocurrency space, said OMB director Mick Mulvaney.
Brazil's Central Bank Plans Blockchain Data Exchange for Regulators
Banco Central do Brasil is building a blockchain platform to ensure the authenticity of data exchanged between financial authorities.
Major Crypto Exchanges Face Action Over Money-Laundering Fears
Japan's Financial Service Agency is further cracking down on what it considers lax compliance with AML rules at larger, licensed exchanges.
