Judge Backs FTC Asset Freeze in Crypto Fraud Case U.S. Magistrate Lurana Snow has recommended that a preliminary injunction be enforced against four alleged scammers. … Read More
Blockchain Tops 2017 Fintech Enquiries, Says Swiss Finance Regulator Enquiries around blockchain, cryptocurrency and ICOs in Switzerland have increased significantly, according the country’s financial regulator, FINMA.… Read More
Chinese Blockchain Funding Center Plan Scrapped Over Regulatory Issues A Chinese investment association has scrapped a previously reported plan to launch a funding center to boost blockchain development in the country.… Read More
US Futures Self-Regulator Reminds Members to Report Crypto Activities A U.S. futures self-regulator is reminding its members the obligation of reporting any involvement in bitcoin or bitcoin derivatives transactions.… Read More
A G20 Crypto Policy? Let’s Hope It’s a Pipe Dream The world’s economic leaders are seeking a globally coordinated policy on cryptocurrencies. This could take a while. But that may be just as well.… Read More
Massachusetts Halts 5 ICOs on ‘Unregistered Securities’ Grounds The U.S. state of Massachusetts halted five token sales, alleging all involved the sale of unregistered securities. … Read More
EU Markets Watchdog Toughens Rules on Crypto Derivatives The EU markets watchdog has agreed a temporarily change in the leverage limts for cryptocurrency derivative contracts in the region.… Read More
Australia Seeks Public Input on Crypto Tax Guidelines The Australian government is looking for public feedbacks to make sure crypto investors will not have excuse for not meeting their tax liability.… Read More
Child Porn On Bitcoin? Why This Doesn’t Mean What You Think Bitcoin isn’t illegal, but SESTA-FOSTA could be used to sue miners or node operators depending on what they store in the blockchain.… Read More
Cboe Prods SEC on Bitcoin ETF Approval in New Letter In a new letter, Cboe Global Markets president Chris Concannon addresses some of the SEC’s concerns about bitcoin derivatives markets.… Read More