The U.K. Treasury Committee has today announced that it will conduct an investigation into issues around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
German Regulator Pledges ‘Precise’ Oversight of ICOs
Germany’s top financial regulator has issued a letter of advice in an attempt to clarify some of the regulatory uncertainties around ICOs.
Lawmakers Renew Calls for US to Lead on Crypto Innovation
Following a U.S. Congressional hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain, three lawmakers are renewing calls for the government to embrace innovation.
Crypto Nodes Are One Step Closer to Legal Protection in Arizona
The Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill protecting blockchain node operators from local restrictions.
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.
Petro Debut: What We Learned About Venezuela’s Cryptocurrency Today
Venezuela revealed a new website for its petro token, releasing its technical white paper and telling potential customers how to purchase the coin.
EU Regulators to Discuss Crypto Regulation Next Week
A group of European Union regulators will meet next week to discuss the regulation of cryptocurrencies.
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.
Wyoming House Approves Utility Token Securities Exemptions Bill
The Wyoming House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill exempting some utility tokens from securities regulations.
R3 Center to Train Next Generation of Distributed Ledger Lawyers
Distributed ledger software provider R3 has formed a blockchain education group designed to prepare lawyers for large-scale enterprise adoption.
California Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Data
A new bill introduced to the California Assembly seeks the legal recognition of blockchain data and smart contracts.
Israel Confirms It Will Tax Bitcoin as Property
Israel has confirmed that it will treat cryptocurrencies as taxable assets in a new circular published on Monday.
Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.
FCC: Bitcoin Miner Interfered With T-Mobile Network
The Federal Communications Commission says a crypto mining rig has caused interference with T-Mobile’s LTE network in Brooklyn, New York.
Crypto Regulation? Not Anytime Soon, Says White House Official
The White House cybersecurity coordinator said crypto regulation is still far from becoming a reality.
SEC Suspends 3 Companies Claiming Crypto Connection
The SEC has temporarily halted trading of three companies after comments they made about cryptocurrency and blockchain-related business moves.
Japan’s Finance Watchdog to Inspect 15 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
The Japanese government said today that inspections will take place at 15 unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges in light of a recent major hack.
Spanish Government Eyes Tax Benefits for Crypto Companies
Spain’s ruling political party is reportedly drafting legislation that it hopes will help woo cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to the country.
CFTC Chief: US Should Tread Lightly on Crypto Exchanges
The head of the CFTC told lawmakers Thursday that any federal approach to crypto regulation should be “carefully tailored” to the risks involved.
CFTC Joins SEC In Warning Against Crypto Pump-and-Dumps
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued a warning about cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes.