Bermuda Wants Crypto Regulation to Fuel ‘Phenomenal’ Business Growth The Bermuda Monetary Authority has published a consultation paper that is seeking public feedback on a proposed regulation on cryptocurrencies.… Read More
Another Washington County Puts Freeze on Bitcoin Mining Public utility officials in yet another county in the U.S. state of Washington have placed a moratorium on new crypto mining operations Wednesday.… Read More
CabbageTech CEO Concedes in CFTC Crypto Fraud Suit CabbageTech CEO Patrick McDonnell has ceased his fight with the CFTC, potentially affirming the regulator’s power to oversee cryptos as commodities.… Read More
NY Regulator Argues BitLicense Regulation Boosted Businesses Maria Vullo highlighted the state’s early involvement in cryptocurrency. But many think New York’s BitLicense desperately needs an overhaul.… Read More
Police Abruptly Halt Chinese Blockchain Conference A blockchain-themed conference in Shanghai was suspended by police on Thursday for so-far unclear reasons.… Read More
BitFlyer Exchange Toughens User Verification Amid Watchdog Scrutiny Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitFlyer says it will revise its know-your-customer procedures after criticism from a financial regulator.… Read More
Lawsuit Alleges JPMorgan Chase Overcharged Crypto Buyers An Idaho resident has sued the bank on behalf of “hundreds or thousands” of affected cryptocurrency investors.… Read More
Taiwan Steps Closer to Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Bitcoin The government of Taiwan has moved a step closer to regulating bitcoin under existing anti-money laundering (AML) rules.… Read More
Cloud Mining Contracts Are Securities, Says Philippines SEC The Philippines securities watchdog has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrency cloud mining contracts under existing securities rules.… Read More
Alibaba’s Taobao Bars Crypto, ICO Services In Policy Update Alibaba’s Taobao e-commerce site has updated its list of prohibited goods and services on the platform, which now includes those related to cryptos.… Read More