Regulation
Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny
The international Financial Action Task Force has said it will step up its efforts in monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering.
State-by-State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.
New York Lawmakers Open to Revisiting the BitLicense
Two New York state senators held a roundtable Friday on the controversial BitLicense regulation, and said legislation to reform it may come soon.
Austria Planning New Regulations for Cryptocurrency, ICOs
Austria is drawing up cryptocurrency regulations, using as a model existing rules for the trading of gold and derivatives.
Menendez Hints At US Action on Venezuela's Controversial Crypto
A U.S. senator who has previously spoken out against Venezuela's newly launched "petro" cryptocurrency isn't done with the issue.
Japan's Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering
Japan's police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.
Turkish Lawmaker Proposes National Cryptocurrency
Politicians in Turkey are reportedly eyeing on launching the country's proprietary cryptocurrency.
French Regulator Says No to Online Crypto Derivatives Ads
France's market regulator says crypto derivatives fall under MiFID II regulation and that they should not be electronically marketed.
UK Treasury Launches Inquiry Into Cryptocurrency
The U.K. Treasury Committee has today announced that it will conduct an investigation into issues around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
German Regulator Pledges 'Precise' Oversight of ICOs
Germany's top financial regulator has issued a letter of advice in an attempt to clarify some of the regulatory uncertainties around ICOs.
