Crypto Featured for First Time in US Congress Economic Report Congress’ 2018 Joint Economic Report includes a chapter on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, advocating for wider understanding of the tech.… Read More
New York Power Providers Cleared to Hike Rates for Crypto Miners Cryptocurrency mining firms in New York State could face higher electricity bills after a ruling from the public utilities regulator.… Read More
Puerto Rico Aims to Attract Blockchain Startups With New Council Puerto Rico’s government has created an advisory council aimed at spurring the development of blockchain businesses. … Read More
Florida State Employee Arrested for Allegedly Mining Crypto at Work A state employee at Florida’s Department of Citrus has been arrested for allegedly using official computers to mine bitcoin and litecoin.… Read More
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. … Read More
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. … Read More
CFTC Moves to Cement Authority Over Crypto Fraud Cases The CFTC cited a U.S. district judge’s recent ruling that cryptocurrencies are commodities to show standing in a separate fraud case it is pursuing.… Read More
Crypto Miner Genesis Hit With Cease-and-Desist Order Genesis Mining has been ordered to stop operating in the state of South Carolina, according to a cease-and-desist order released last week. … Read More
ICOs: Fix the Problem Before the SEC Fixes It for You If you sold tokens to unaccredited investors, or otherwise have not complied with the federal securities laws, make it right before the SEC finds you.… Read More
Crypto Industry Should Self Regulate, Says CFTC Commissioner CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz reiterated his position on Wednesday that the crypto industry should establish a self-regulatory organization. … Read More