Regulation
Report: China Cutting Access to Overseas Crypto Trading
Chinese regulators are stepping up a crackdown that began last year on websites for cryptocurrency trading and investing, according to local reports.
UAE Financial Watchdog Warns Investors Over ICO Risks
A financial regulator in the UAE has issued a warning to investors on the risks of participating in token sale activities.
Canadian Regulators Approve Country's First Blockchain ETF
Regulators have approved Canada's first blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF). Two other Canadian companies are seeking to launch blockchain funds.
Mnuchin Calls for Crypto Regulatory Talk At G20 Summit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has indicated he is planning to raise the subject of cryptocurrency regulation during an upcoming G20 summit.
Texas Takes Aim at Overseas ICO with Cease-and-Desist
The Texas State Securities Board has ordered a cease-and-desist to an overseas ICO that allegedly solicited investors within its jurisdiction.
Regulators Probe Coincheck's Hack Compensation Claims
Japan's Financial Services Agency is conducting an on-site inspection at Coincheck to see if it can afford to compensate victims of its recent hack.
US Commodities Regulator Beefs Up Bitcoin Futures Review
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a new checklist as part of the "heightened review process" it's developing for virtual currencies.
India's Finance Minister Strikes Stern Tone on Cryptos in Budget Speech
During his annual budget speech, Indian finance minister Arun Jaitley confirmed his position that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender.
When Crypto Exchanges Hold More Than Your Money
Regulators want cryptocurrency exchanges to know who their customers are – but that requires these companies to collect very sensitive information.
SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing
The heads of the SEC and the SEC are set to testify on cryptocurrencies before Congress next week.
