Regulation
Hong Kong to Educate Public on Crypto and ICOs
Hong Kong authorities have launched a public education campaign on the risks associated with ICO and cryptocurrency investment.
German Regulator Orders Crypto Exchange to Halt Brokerage Business
A German financial watchdog has ordered Crypto.exchange GmbH to immediately stop offering financial commission services.
Philippines SEC Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies, ICOs
The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission has said that it is developing rules around crypto trading to curb the risk of fraud.
Kansas Latest US State to Warn on Crypto Investment Risk
The securities commissioner of the U.S. state of Kansas has issued a warning on the risks of cryptocurrency and ICO investments.
Coincheck Must Report on Security Failures, Says Finance Watchdog
Following last week's huge hack, Japan's Financial Services Agency has said Coincheck must report on the issues and its plan for improvements.
Texas Halts Crypto Banking Operation over Regulatory Violations
A Texas financial regulator has issued a cease-and-desist order, this time to decentralized banking platform AriseBank.
A Haven for Blockchain: The Case for Wyoming
Three bills in the state legislature, combined with zero taxes and cheap power, should make Wyoming a competitive location for blockchain businesses.
Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Draft Law on ICO Regulation
Russia's Finance Ministry has introduced a draft federal law on the regulation of digital assets and initial coin offerings.
Chinese Finance Association Cautions on Overseas ICOs
China's National Internet Finance Association, a self-regulatory group, has warned against participating in overseas ICOs and cryptocurrency trading.
Bitcoin Won't Cause Lehman-Style Meltdown, Says MAS Fintech Chief
The fintech chief at the Monetary Authority of Singapore believes bitcoin won't cause a financial meltdown like the 2008 Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.
