The Bank of Russia and the country’s Finance Ministry have reportedly resolved a disagreement over the specifics of a proposed cryptocurrency law.
France’s Central Bank: Keep Financial Institutions Out of Crypto
A report from the Bank of France advocates strict regulations for crypto-assets, including a ban on activity by banks, insurers and trust companies.
Lithuanian Central Bank Seeks Developers for Blockchain Sandbox
The Bank of Lithuania has called for developer proposals to kick off its service-based blockchain platform called LBChain.
The Crown Prince of Liechtenstein Wants to Invest in Crypto
The Crown Prince of Liechtenstein says his family might invest in cryptocurrencies and that he sees a future for the blockchain.
French Regulator Blacklists 15 Crypto Investment Websites
The Autorite des Marches Financiers has extended its blacklist of non-compliant investment companies to include crypto businesses.
Gibraltar Plans to Regulate ICO Tokens as Commercial Products
The government of Gibraltar has released a white paper detailing its plans for the regulation of tokens and token sales.
IMF’s Lagarde: Track Cryptos with Blockchain to ‘Fight Fire with Fire’
IMF head Christine Lagarde has argued that regulators could use blockchain technology itself to regulate cryptocurrencies
EU Can’t Ban Bitcoin Mining Over Energy Concerns, Official Says
Cryptocurrency mining is perfectly legal in Europe and only subject to standard electricity rules, according to an EU commissioner.
EU Eyes Blockchain Push With New FinTech Action Plan
The European Commission said it will host a Fintech Lab to foster emerging technologies including blockchain starting from Q2 2018.
Ex-Trump Adviser Bannon Says Cryptocurrency Will Bring ‘True Freedom’
Steve Bannon, the former White House strategist and right-wing firebrand, is now touting the liberating potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
North Carolina Orders Crypto Mining Firm to Halt Share Sale
North Carolina deems passive mining pool “shares” are unregistered securities.
UK Central Bank to Clamp Down on Crypto Money Laundering
The head of the Bank of England has said that the institution will step up its efforts to combat cryptocurrency money laundering.
Lithuanian Banking Group Warns Over Crypto Investments
A self-governing banking association in Lithuania just issued a warning to residents regarding the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies.
Austria Planning New Regulations for Cryptocurrency, ICOs
Austria is drawing up cryptocurrency regulations, using as a model existing rules for the trading of gold and derivatives.
French Regulator Says No to Online Crypto Derivatives Ads
France’s market regulator says crypto derivatives fall under MiFID II regulation and that they should not be electronically marketed.
UK Treasury Launches Inquiry into Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
The U.K. Treasury Committee has today announced that it will conduct an investigation into issues around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Gibraltar Will Take Market-Driven Approach to ICO Rules
Top officials say Gibraltar will let the market determine what ‘good’ ICOs look like, and hinted that crypto investment fund regulation is to come.
Finland Mandates Cold Storage, Public Auctions for Seized Bitcoins
The Finnish government has released guidelines prescribing how authorities must handle the 2,000 bitcoin confiscated since 2016.
Lithuania’s Central Bank Probes 100 Million Euro ICO
Lithuania’s central bank has said it is probing Bankera’s initial coin offering after determining that the token offered counts as a security.
Swiss Finance Regulator to Treat Some ICO Tokens As Securities
Switzerland’s financial regulator has released new guidelines indicating it will treat some initial coin offerings (ICOs) as securities.