Regulation
Brazil's Central Bank Considers Blockchain Settlement Prototype
Brazil's central bank is seeking to investigate possible use cases for blockchain tech and is now moving toward prototyping.
China Outlaws ICOs: Financial Regulators Order Halt on Token Trading
New statements from China's financial regulators call for a halt on all token trading and for the commencement of customer refunds.
Report: China's Regulators Close to Taking Action Against ICOs
Reports from anonymous sources in China indicate the country's top financial regulator may be close to cracking down on initial coin offerings.
Russia Could Pass Cryptocurrency Law This Year, Senior Lawmaker Says
Russia may have a finalized cryptocurrency trading bill by the end of the summer, according to a senior lawmaker.
China's Internet Finance Association Issues ICO Warning
An organization representing the interests of online finance firms in China has issued a warning on initial coin offerings.
Putin Advisor Announces New Blockchain Advocacy Group
An advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a new association focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency, reports say.
ICO Oversight? Israeli Regulators Form Token Sale Study Committee
Israeli regulators are studying whether to apply the country's existing securities laws to the initial coin offering (ICO) model.
Report: Customer Complaints Against Coinbase Are on the Rise
Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase is receiving the lion's share of customer complaints filed with the US government, according to a new report.
China's Central Bank Visits US on Blockchain Research Trip
Representatives from the People's Bank of China are now visiting the US in an attempt to get up to speed on blockchain tech and regulation.
Colombian Central Bank to Test R3 Distributed Ledger Software
Banco de la Republica Colombia, the South American nation's central bank, has officially joined the R3 distributed ledger consortium.
