Bank of England Warns Finance Firms Over Crypto Risks A Bank of England official has warned banks and other financial firms about exposure to cryptocurrency-related assets in a letter.… Read More
US Judge Says Boxer-Backed ICO Token Is a Security A Florida district court has published an analysis explaining how Centra Tech’s CTR token is a security. … Read More
Malta Passes Trio of Bills as Part of ‘Blockchain Island’ Plan Malta’s parliament has passed three bills on crypto assets and blockchain, in a big step toward its plan to become a “Blockchain Island.”… Read More
Crypto Startup Uphold Moves to Become Licensed U.S. Broker-Dealer Digital money platform Uphold is looking to become a Finra-registered broker-dealer following a new acquisition, the company says.… Read More
Korean Watchdog Tightens Rules on Crypto Exchange Bank Accounts Banks in South Korea are now required to monitor all accounts held by crypto exchanges following a tightening of anti-money laundering measures. … Read More
Huobi Pro Exchange to Suspend Crypto Trading in Japan Huobi Pro is to stop offering trading services to investors living in Japan, reportedly over its lack of a license in the country. … Read More
Senator: Cryptos Pose ‘Host of Challenges’ for Congress DarkTower director Scott Dueweke said cryptocurrencies are “tailor made” for foreign powers hoping to influence American elections.… Read More
US Congressman: SEC’s Stance on Ether Is ‘Encouraging’ Republican Congressman Tom Emmer has praised the SEC for its recent comment indicating that ether is not a security.… Read More
Japan’s Financial Watchdog Orders AML Shake-Up at 6 Crypto Exchanges Japan’s Financial Services Agency has issued business improvement orders to six licensed crypto exchanges operating in the country.… Read More
Ex-FDIC Chair Bair: ‘I Welcome’ New Rules for Crypto Former FDIC chair Sheila Bair thinks the U.S. needs to create an entirely new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.… Read More