Regulation
European Financial Regulator Warns Investors On ICO Risks
The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued statements outlining the perceived risks of ICOs for investors and startups.

The SAFT Is a Symptom of Regulatory Uncertainty
The SAFT framework, despite its limitations, is a reasonable path forward for token issuers given the ambiguity of current laws, writes Jerry Brito.

Pipe Dreams: Bitcoin Won't Solve Pot Industry's Banking Problem
Cryptocurrency use could give U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions an excuse to crack down on state-legal pot firms, an industry lawyer warns.

Singapore Central Banker: Regulators Have 'Duty' to Learn from ICOs
An executive Singapore's central bank has said that developments around initial coin offerings and cryptocurrencies can offer lessons for regulators.

Germany's Securities Regulator Warns ICOs Pose 'Numerous Risks'
Germany's top finance regulator has issued an investor warning on initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Malaysia's Securities Watchdog Plans Cryptocurrency Regulations
Securities Commission Malaysia has revealed it is planning a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, as well as a DLT pilot.

US Treasury to Audit FinCEN's Cryptocurrency Practices
FinCEN's cryptocurrency practices are set to be reviewed by the U.S. Treasury Department's inspector general.

Colombian Financial Watchdog Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
Latin American financial regulator, the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia, has become the latest member of the R3 blockchain consortium.

SEC: Celebrity ICO Endorsements Could Be Illegal
Celebrities who endorse initial coin offerings may be in violation of the law, the SEC said today.

New Zealand Regulator: Cryptocurrencies Are Securities
New Zealand's chief financial regulator has published new guidelines for local initial coin offerings (ICOs).

