Category: Bitcoin Regulation
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Bitcoin Has No ‘Visible Impact’ on Financial Crime: Hong Kong Government
Bitcoin skeptics often deride cryptocurrency for its supposed associations with criminal networks and illicit activities. However, a new report from the Hong Kong government says that rising consumer interest in bitcoin has not correlated with a “visible impact” on the risk of financial crimes. Officials made this claim in the government’s annual money laundering and…
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US: SEC Official Says ICO Regulation Should Be ‘Balanced’, Congressman Suggests Ban
An SEC regulator thinks that the approach to ICOs should be “balanced,” while one Financial Services Committee member referred to ICO issuers as “charlatans and scammers” #NEWS
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Binance Signs Agreement With Bermuda Gov’t On $15 Mln Investment, Jobs
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance signed an agreement with Bermuda to allocate $15 mln on fintech education projects and blockchain startups in the country #NEWS
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SEC: ICO Tokens Should Be Regulated as Securities, Not Bitcoin
The role of cryptocurrencies was thrust into the spotlight during a hearing between Congress and the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The US House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations held a hearing with the Wall Street regulator on April 26, and they explored regulating cryptocurrencies in what they still seem to believe exist in a…
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PBoC Director Bullish On Blockchain, But Sees Potential In More Centralization
Director of China’s central bank’s digital currency institute is optimistic about Blockchain’s benefits, but suggests less decentralization will make the technology safer #NEWS
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“With Revolution Comes Risk”: Australia’s Securities Regulator Updates ICO And Crypto Guidelines
Australia’s Securities and Investments Commissioner has spoken of updated regulatory guidelines for cryptocurrencies and ICOs #NEWS
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France: Crypto Is Now ‘Moveable Property’, Tax Down From 45 To 19 Percent
France’s Council of State declares cryptocurrencies “moveable property,” introduces 19 percent flat tax. #NEWS
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Japanese Crypto Exchange Everybody’s Bitcoin Receives Citation From Financial Regulators
The FSA cited inconsistencies in the exchange’s measures for anti-money laundering (AML) and terrorism financing. #NEWS
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Aims And Goals Of Japan’s New Self-Regulatory Cryptocurrency Exchange Association
Japan’s new self-regulatory body’s first task is to bring in the unregistered exchanges, and dispel anxiety around cryptocurrencies in the country. #FOLLOW_UP
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Binance: Hong Kong Court Ruled VC Firm Sequoia’s Allegations Against CEO CZ Invalid
Binance releases statement denying allegations of breaking an exclusivity contract with Sequoia, reports that courts ruled Sequoia’s injunction invalid #NEWS