Regulation
South Korean Lawmaker Seeks to Tighten Cryptocurrency Rules
Efforts to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies in South Korea are moving forward with a proposed series of legislative amendments.
Singapore Central Bank: Token Sales May Be Subject to Securities Laws
Singapore's central bank has released new guidance on blockchain tokens and ICOs, adopting a similar stance to that taken by the SEC last week.
The Simplest Way to Understand Why The DAO Was a Security
When is a token a security? It may not be so hard to understand, should users keep this decades-old allegorical tale in mind.
Legal Experts Warn of Coming Crackdown on Token Exchanges
A D.C. conference focused on blockchain legal challenges has highlighted the possibility of regulatory turbulence in the token exchange sector.
More Welcome Than Warning? The DAO Ruling Could Transform Securities
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson looks at how the recent warning by the SEC could end up changing the regulated securities market.
Bitcoin Investment Vehicle Fined $120k by Nasdaq Exchange
The provider of a publicly traded bitcoin ETN has been fined by Nasdaq Stockholm for infractions of internal rules and financial regulations.
Washington's New Cryptocurrency Exchange Rules Are Now in Effect
New regulations that apply money transmitter laws to cryptocurrency exchanges have gone into effect in the U.S. state of Washington.
The DAO Report: Understanding the Risk of SEC Enforcement
A legal expert discusses the potential impact of a new SEC report on the use of blockchain-based tokens for fundraising.
The Uniform Law Commission Has Given States a Clear Path to Approach Bitcoin
Legal analyst Peter Van Valkenburgh offers a positive take on new model legislation designed for state lawmakers.
Philippine Central Bank Sees Few Applicants for Crypto Exchange License
The central bank of the Philippines has seen little interest in its cryptocurrency exchange licensing scheme, according to a report.
