Japan’s financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.
Texas Issues Another Cease-and-Desist over Alleged Crypto Fraud
Texas’ securities regulator has ordered yet another cryptocurrency investment firm to halt services over alleged fraud and securities violations.
Digital Currency Group Invests in Bitcoin-Friendly Silvergate Bank
Cryptocurrency VC firm Digital Currency Group has confirmed an investment in bitcoin startup-friendly Silvergate Bank.
E-Commerce Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain Startup Accelerator
JD.com, one of China’s largest e-commerce platforms, is launching an accelerator program to foster the development of blockchain-focused startups.
Taiwan’s New Central Bank Chief Eyes Blockchain Boost
Taiwan’s central bank is promising to explore how blockchain technology might help improve its operations.
What Ban? China’s Crypto Exchanges Didn’t Just Survive – They’re Thriving
Months after China’s government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.
Coinbase Tells 13,000 Users It’s Sending Their Data to the IRS
Coinbase is emailing thousands of customers informing them their data will be sent to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, as per a 2017 court order.
Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny
The international Financial Action Task Force has said it will step up its efforts in monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering.
3 Class Actions Take Aim at Riot Blockchain’s Bitcoin Pivot
After its blockchain and bitcoin mining pivot, Riot Blockchain has been hit by three class action lawsuits in the U.S.
China’s State Media: Blockchain Needs Regulation to Grow
A newspaper that serves as the mouthpiece for China’s government is arguing that blockchain needs regulation before it can be better utilized.
Telecoms Blockchain Group Touts Demo Success, New Members
Several multinational telecoms firms have joined the Carrier Blockchain Study Group to advance blockchain use cases in the industry.
Bank of China Moves to Patent Blockchain Scaling Solution
Bank of China has filed a patent application for a process it says is better able to scale blockchain systems.
Japan’s Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering
Japan’s police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.
Turkish Lawmaker Proposes National Cryptocurrency
Politicians in Turkey are reportedly eyeing on launching the country’s proprietary cryptocurrency.