Regulation

Korea Moves to Limit Crypto Mining Chip Imports
Cryptocurrency miners in South Korea may soon find it more difficult to get foreign-made mining chips imported to the country.

Kraken CEO: Crypto Exchange Won't Answer New York AG's Inquiry
An exchange that left New York in 2015 has been contacted by the state's Attorney General. They're not happy about it.

Crypto Fraudsters Face Jail Time, Warns Philippines Securities Regulator
The Philippines SEC has issued a warning to the public to be cautious on 14 cryptocurrency investment schemes in the country.

Police Bust Alleged $13 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme
Police in China have arrested the founders of a claimed cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that amassed $13 million from over 13,000 people.

Riot Blockchain Has Been Subpoenaed By the SEC
Riot Blockchain has received a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Philippines Lawmaker Urges Senate to Expedite Crypto Crime Bills
A Philippines senator is seeking to speed up the passage of legislation that would increase the penalties for crimes involving cryptocurrencies.

Industry Group to Bring 'Order' to Korea's Crypto Exchanges
A South Korean blockchain industry organization has proposed a self-regulatory framework to set standards for the cryptocurrency exchange industry.

CFTC Chairman: I Am Not a Cryptocurrency Evangelist
A flood of misplaced Twitter love has pushed the #FUDBuster to set the record straight.

Malta Proposes Test to Define When ICOs Are Securities
Malta is moving closer to introducing a test that would clearly define when assets derived from initial coin offerings are securities.

'Downright Fraud': Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Warns on ICOs
The deputy head of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has taken a skeptical tone in statements on initial coin offerings.
