A senator in the Philippines is hoping to usher in harsher penalties for crimes that involve cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Sinks Toward $8K and Faces Further Sell-Off
The bulls’ failure to capitalize on bitcoin’s recent price recovery has left the doors open for a sharp sell-off to February lows.
CryptoBunnies: China’s Xiaomi Launches CryptoKitties Knock-Off
Xiaomi, one of China’s biggest smartphone makers, quietly launched its own CryptoKitties knock-off this morning.
Ethereum Is Throwing Out the Crypto Governance Playbook
An ethereum event provided evidence that when it comes to a path forward on governance, the world’s second-largest blockchain is going its own way.
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.
Circle Rolls Out Crypto Investment App in 46 US States
Circle made its Invest app widely available Tuesday. It offers commission-free trading of bitcoin, ethereum, and several other tokens.
Coinbase Receives E-Money License from UK Financial Regulator
Coinbase has announced it has been granted an e-money license from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority.
Unicorn Visions: Bitcoin’s Startups Aren’t Startups Anymore
Coinbase and Bitmain, each valued over $1 billion, are showing grander ambitions than many people in the cryptocurrency space might have expected.
Europe’s Central Bank Touts Crypto As Underbanked Aid
A new opinion piece from European Central Bank officials discusses the important role a central bank-backed cryptocurrency could play in society.
<h1>National Blockchain Standards Take Shape In China</h1>
China is taking the experience of participating in the creation of international blockchain standards and applying that knowledge domestically.
<h1>Dutch Finance Minister Addresses Cryptocurrency Regulation In Letter To Parliament</h1>
This month, the Dutch finance minister remarked upon cryptocurrency regulation in the Netherlands and the European Union.
<h1>Japan Adds Voice To Growing Chorus Of Nations Seeking Cryptocurrency Discussion At G20</h1>
Central bankers and finance ministers of the G20 will gather in Buenos Aires next week. An increasing number of member nations have been calling for the international forum to address the use of cryptocurrency for money laundering.
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.
ICOs Go to Washington: What to Expect When Congress Talks Crypto
The U.S. House’s Capital Markets, Securities and Investment subcommittee will explore cryptocurrencies and ICO markets in a hearing on Wednesday.
ICOs Go to Washington: What to Expect When Congress Talks Crypto
The U.S. House’s Capital Markets, Securities and Investment subcommittee will explore cryptocurrencies and ICO markets in a hearing on Wednesday.
<h1>State-Issued Cryptocurrencies Could ‘Revolutionize’ Role Of Central Banks, Says BIS</h1>
The “bank for central banks” has released a paper on the possible impact of state-issued cryptocurrencies, as well as arguments for and against the introduction of such monetary instruments. Pros include easier AML compliance, while cons include threats to commercial banks’ business models.
<h1>Is Google Quietly Cutting Out Crypto Ads?</h1>
What do the FBI and Canada’s Binary Options Task Force have in common? When it comes to recent activity at Google, the duo might be responsible for causing an in-house backlash against cryptocurrency advertising.
No-Fork Guarantee? New Cryptocurrency Touts Resistance to Code Splits
Hedera, a new public ledger developed by enterprise DLT software firm Swirlds, uses a patented codebase to prevent forking or cloning of the currency.
<h1>Winklevoss Twins Propose Virtual Commodity Association SRO</h1>
On Tuesday, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss proposed the Virtual Commodity Association, which would be an important first step toward self-regulation by major players in the cryptocurrency industry. The CFTC has been calling for such self-policing and applauded their initiative.
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.