Regulation
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.
Wyoming Lawmakers Want Exemptions for ICO Utility Tokens
Lawmakers in Wyoming have filed a bill that, if approved, would exempt some creators and sellers of blockchain tokens from securities regulations.
SEC, CFTC Chiefs Eye Closer Crypto Scrutiny
Two U.S. financial regulators are increasing their commitment to bringing closer scrutiny to the cryptocurrency industry, according to their chiefs.
Ex-CFTC Commissioner Joins Crypto Exchange as Adviser
Bart Chilton, the former CFTC commissioner, is now taking his regulatory expertise to decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Omega One.
Virginia Lawmakers Seek Study on Government Blockchain Use
A new Virginia bill would form a subcommittee to research the impact of implementing blockchain technology within the state's government.
South Korea Fines Crypto Exchanges for Privacy Failures
South Korea's Communications Commission has issued fines totaling $130,000 to eight cryptocurrency exchanges over insufficient user data protection.
Would Israel's ICO Tax Plan Retain Startups or Scare Them Off?
While some say the guidelines proposed by Israel's tax authority would legitimize token sales, others balk at the notion of taxing them at all.
EU Commissioner to Host 'High Level' Crypto Roundtable
A European Union commissioner plans to hold a meeting of public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the impact of cryptocurrencies.
Malta Finance Watchdog Pushes Ahead With Crypto Fund Rules
The Malta Financial Services Authority published the feedback it received on its proposed rules for cryptocurrency investment schemes.
What's a Former CIA Lawyer Doing in Crypto?
After decades at a white-shoe law firm, Russell Bruemmer is now advising blockchain startup Applied Philosophy Labs on token sales and governance.
