Cryptocurrency mining firms in New York State could face higher electricity bills after a ruling from the public utilities regulator.
Israel Bars Crypto Firms from Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Indices
Israel’s securities regulator has said that cryptocurrency-related firms may not be listed on the TASE indices due to high volatility.
Singapore Central Bank Touts Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments
The chief of the Monetary Authority of Singapore has spoken of how blockchain’s “strongest” use case is in cross-border settlement.
Crypto Escapes Scrutiny at China’s Annual Consumer Protection Event
Cryptocurrencies were not brought under scrutiny at China’s annual consumer protection event as rumored before.
G20 Reveals Names and Dates for Next Week’s Crypto Talks
Cryptocurrencies are “an important item” on the agenda for next week’s G20 summit, documents show.
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.
US Government to Submit ‘Oversized’ Argument in ICO Fraud Case
U.S. prosecutors are planning an “oversized” response to a motion to dismiss in an ongoing – and potentially precedent-setting – ICO fraud lawsuit.
Puerto Rico Aims to Attract Blockchain Startups With New Council
Puerto Rico’s government has created an advisory council aimed at spurring the development of blockchain businesses.
Crypto Investment Firm Violates Securities Laws, Warns Philippines
The watchdog has warned the public over a crypto investment platform that is allegedly violating securities laws in the country.
Brazilian Officials Caught Using Bitcoin in $22 Million Scam
Corrupt Brazilian officials have been caught allegedly using bitcoin to divert millions in public funds that were intended for prison supplies.
Strong Words, Little Action: ICOs Draw Fire at US Congress Hearing
Members of the House of Representatives held a hearing to determine what, if any, regulations are needed in the ICO space.
US Lawmaker Presses Treasury on Venezuela’s Petro Sale
Florida senator Bill Nelson has denounced Venezuela’s petro token and asked how the U.S. Treasury plans to enforce sanctions.
Thailand’s Cabinet Moves to Regulate and Tax Cryptocurrencies
The Thai Cabinet has provisionally passed two royal decree drafts aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies, a report states.
Philippines Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Penalties for Crypto Crimes
A senator in the Philippines is hoping to usher in harsher penalties for crimes that involve cryptocurrencies.
Google to Ban ICO, Cryptocurrency Ads in June
Google has said it will change its financial product policy in June to effectively ban advertisements related to cryptocurrency and ICOs.
Square Seeks BitLicense to Bring Bitcoin Buying to New York
Square is in the process of applying for a BitLicense in a bid to expand its Cash App’s bitcoin option to New York residents.
CFTC Official Backs Winklevoss Brothers’ Crypto Self-Regulation Bid
CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz has expressed approval over a virtual commodities SRO proposed by Gemini founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.
CFTC Moves to Cement Authority Over Crypto Fraud Cases
The CFTC cited a U.S. district judge’s recent ruling that cryptocurrencies are commodities to show standing in a separate fraud case it is pursuing.
Report: South Korea Could Ease Its ICO Ban
South Korea’s ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) could be relaxed in the months ahead, according to a new report.