Regulation
Report: South Korea Eyes Joint Crypto Regulations With China, Japan
Finance regulators in South Korea are reportedly looking to cooperate with authorities in China and Japan on new rules for cryptocurrency trading.
Bitcoin ETF Proposals Withdrawn After SEC Pushback
Several firms seeking to list exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to bitcoin have withdrawn their filings at the request of officials from the SEC.
Nebraska Lawmaker Files 3 Blockchain Bills
A lawmaker in Nebraska has filed a trio of bills focused on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
Malaysia Securities Watchdog Issues ICO Cease-And-Desist
Malaysia's securities market watchdog has issued a cease-and-desist to a startup ahead of its planned initial coin offering (ICO).
Swiss Government Supports Launch Blockchain Task Force
The Swiss government has launched a new initiative to cement its regulatory framework surrounding blockchain startups and ICOs.
Bank of Israel: Cryptocurrencies Are Assets Not Currencies
The deputy governor of Israel's central bank has said that digital currencies like bitcoin are more of a financial asset than a currency.
2018: The Year We Democratize Blockchain
Cryptocurrencies may be in a market mania, but that interest will spark a new wave of blockchain growth according to Deloitte's top blockchain lead.
South Korean Banks Face Scrutiny Over Crypto Exchange Ties
South Korea's financial regulators began inspecting commercial banks to monitor their compliance with new cryptocurrency exchange rules.
SEC Suspends Trading of Hong Kong Blockchain Firm's Stock
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted trading of a Hong Kong-based firm UBI Blockchain.
Indian Lawyer Files Petition Demanding Cryptocurrency Regulations
An Indian lawyer has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to force action on the regulation of cryptocurrencies in the country.
