Regulation
Regulation, Taxation Loom Over Crypto Investors
The cryptocurrency community still has plenty of questions about taxation and regulation, especially as the ICO space heats up.
Crypto Corrupts the Youth? South Korea Prime Minister Says So
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon reportedly frets about kids selling drugs and pyramid schemes while regulators draft rules for South Korea's exchanges.
ICO Pros Call for Self-Regulation Citing SEC Risk
The ICO community must self-regulate to lessen the blows likely to come from enforcement and regulatory actions, said speakers at Consensus: Invest.
China State TV: OTC Bitcoin Platforms May Violate Law
Commentary on China's state television suggests a ban on cryptocurrency trading platforms may extend further than startups originally thought.
Russian Central Bank Issues New Warning Against Cryptocurrencies
Russia's central bank warned against investing in cryptocurrencies in its annual Financial Stability Report released Tuesday.
Japan's BitFlyer Launches Bitcoin Exchange in US Market
Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has officially launched in the US.
Iran's Cyberspace Authority Says It Welcomes Bitcoin, If Regulated
The secretary of Iran's High Council of Cyberspace has said the agency "welcomes" bitcoin, with the caveat that there must be regulation.
Ex-SEC Lawyer Predicts 'Assembly Line' for ICO Enforcement
A former lawyer for the SEC discusses the way forward for ICO regulation, warning that an "assembly line" of actions could be on the way.
Are Tokens Like Gold? Attorneys Ask Tough Questions on ICOs
The SEC and the CFTC? A panel of top ICO lawyers discussed pressing legal challenges in the sector on Tuesday.
Here's What's Standing in the Way of a Tokenized Economy
The challenges of digital identity, AML/KYC and common technical standards must be overcome to deliver on the promise of blockchain technology.
