Regulation
Out With the Old? Blockchain Requires a New Regulatory Approach
What if an ICO is just an ICO? Eva Kaili argues regulations need more imaginative approaches to blockchain.
Fed Chair Yellen: Bitcoin Is a 'Highly Speculative Asset'
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen called bitcoin a "highly speculative asset" during her final press conference today
South Korean Officials Weigh New Curbs on Bitcoin Trading
The South Korean government is considering a range of policy options in order to curb what it called an "overheating of virtual currency speculation."
CFTC Chair: Cryptocurrencies 'Unlike Any Commodity' Agency Has Seen
Cryptocurrencies have proven to be a unique challenge for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency's chairman has said.
New Self-Regulatory Body Aims to Develop ICO Standards
Blockchain platform Waves is founding a self-regulatory body to set standards for initial coin offerings and the blockchain industry.
Hong Kong Regulator Issues Warning on Bitcoin Futures
A Hong Kong finance regulator has published a new circular on bitcoin futures contracts and other cryptocurrency-related investment products.
SEC Halts Multimillion-Dollar 'Munchee' ICO for Securities Violations
A California-based company has refunded a $15 million initial coin offering following an investigation by the SEC.
UBS to Launch Live Ethereum Compliance Platform
Swiss banking giant UBS and a group of major banks plan to launch a live application later this month using the ethereum blockchain.
France Approves Blockchain Trading of Unlisted Securities
The French government has given the official nod for trading unlisted securities using blockchain technology.
SEC Official: Cryptocurrency Investment Funds Raise Questions
The head of the SEC's investment management office said the agency is weighing questions related to funds that plan to hold cryptocurrencies.
