#Regulation News

Clean Swiss Valley with Coins in the Grass

May 28, 2019 by Liam J Kelly at Interviews, Regulation

Regulatory arbitrage has been a huge part of the crypto industry since its inception. Whether it be miners moving from China to Canada to escape bans or exchanges opening up shop in Malta, businesses are always on the hunt for the ever-fleeting “Crypto Valley.” In 2019, however, the list of...

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Interview with Robin Matze, Blockchain Lawyer and Advisor to the German government

May 27, 2019 by Tokoni Uti at Investment, Regulation

There are few things more complex than Blockchain and crypto legislation, especially when it comes to getting laws passed that will bring about adoption. BTCManager speaks with Robin Matze, a blockchain lawyer and advisor to the German government about how to get those in positions of power to embrace blockchain...

iSTOX to Launch Digitized Securities Trading Platform in Singapore

May 26, 2019 by Mohammad Musharraf at Regulation

According to a report from The Straits Time, May 24, 2019, Singapore-based capital market platform iSTOX has been added to the Fintech Regulatory Sandbox of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The platform is expected to service digitized securities trading from the fourth quarter of 2019. Regulated Capital Markets Platform...

New Jersey Legislators Vote Unanimously in Favor of Blockchain Bill

May 24, 2019 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Regulation

A bill looking to study the integration of blockchain technology into the recordkeeping and service delivery processes of the state, county, and municipal governments of New Jersey has been approved unanimously. The legislation has now been passed to the Governor’s desk, according to a press release on May 23, 2019....

Switzerland’s Security Token Regulation Norms

May 24, 2019 by Ashwath Balakrishnan at Regulation

Switzerland has joined the likes of Malta and Gibraltar to become the third country in the world to introduce security token regulations. As reported by Blueshare, on May 23, 2019, the laws are stringent, but they offer clarity on the issuance process. Cashing in on the Security Token Storm Switzerland is...

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Netherlands-based Rabobank Steps Away from its Crypto Wallet Program

May 24, 2019 by Mohammad Musharraf at News, Regulation

Dutch bank Rabobank that announced its plan to create a cryptocurrency wallet Rabobit in March last year is now stepping away from its plan due to the hindrance faced by the uncertain crypto regulations in the Netherlands. This according to The Next Web, May 23, 2019. Not the Right Time...

Crypto Exchanges in the Hot Seat as Japanese Regulators Increase Oversight

May 24, 2019 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at News, Regulation

The Financial Services Agency (FSA), which doubles as both Japan’s crypto and financial regulatory watchdog, has ordered all bitcoin trading venues and digital assets exchanges in the region to strengthen their know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering (AML) measures, as part of preparation for the upcoming G-7 summit and FATF inspection, reports...

ECB: Cryptocurrency Doesn’t Pose a Material Risk to European Financial Stability

May 24, 2019 by Anthonia Isichei at News, Regulation

According to an article released by the European Central Bank (ECB), the cryptocurrency sector does not have a considerable influence to threaten the European Union (EU) financial sector. Global Government Forum reports that the existing regulatory framework helps manage risks associated with bitcoin and other virtual currencies. Cryptocurrency Won't Disturb Mainstream Finance...

Bitfinex, Tether Claim a Legal “Victory” against the NYAG

May 23, 2019 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Regulation

The cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex on May 23, 2019, had a sigh of relief amidst the ongoing Tether (USDT) controversy as it won a partial block on demands for information from the New York Attorney General (NYAG) Office, Bloomberg reports. A Temporary Respite Sources state that New York Supreme Court Judge, Joel...

U.S.: Cryptocurrency Investors Are Better Off Declaring Their Holdings and Paying Their Taxes

IRS Set to Introduce Clear-cut Cryptocurrency Tax Rules

May 23, 2019 by Anthonia Isichei at Regulation

The IRS appears to have listened to concerns raised by various parties concerning clear cryptocurrency guidelines. As Coincenter reports, the tax administrator responded to a letter by a bi-partisan group of the U.S. Congress, stating that it has made cryptocurrency tax guidance a priority and would release an upgrade soon....

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China Bitcoin Ban: Lawyer Says Occasional BTC P2P Exchange Is Legal

May 23, 2019 by Osato Avan-Nomayo at Regulation

A member of the Bank of China Law Research Association says sporadic bitcoin (BTC) trading isn’t illegal in the country despite the trading ban enacted in 2017. This new revelation by cnLedger, a cryptocurrency news source that focuses on China, begs the question of what Chinese law enforcement and regulators...

Bittrex Reinvigorates AML Measures with IdentityMind Partnership

May 22, 2019 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at News, Regulation

Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex on May 21, 2019, announced that it had partnered with blockchain security solutions firm IdentityMind to bolster its anti-money laundering (AML) measures. Tightening Security Measures The Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) persistence to establish strict crypto regulations across the globe has weighed down on exchange platforms who...

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Laos Central Bank Wary of Cryptocurrencies’ Use in Money Laundering

May 22, 2019 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Altcoins, Bitcoin, News, Regulation

The central bank of Laos has warned commercial banks, financial institutions, and investors not to buy, sell or use cryptocurrencies, reports local media outlet Vientiane Times, May 21, 2019. Laos Does Not Want Cryptocurrencies Laos’ central bank, the Bank of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), has cautioned financial market...

U.S. SEC Shutters Ponzi Diamond-Backed Cryptocurrency Business

May 22, 2019 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Business, Crime, News, Regulation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 21, 2019, obtained an emergency order to halt the operations of an ongoing $30 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Necessary Safety Measures The U.S. SEC recently delayed the decision on VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF proposal once again and it’s not hard to guess...

U.S.: Decision on VanEck Bitcoin ETF Delayed Again

May 21, 2019 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Bitcoin, Commentary, Finance, News, Regulation

The wait for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) continues to drag as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 20, 2019, again delayed deciding on a Bitcoin ETF proposal by the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust. SEC Taking its Time In its official notice, the SEC wrote that it...

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