Category: Regulation
-
OneCoin Co-Founder Escapes 90-Year Jail Term Following Court Settlement
Konstantin Ignatov is probably breathing a sigh of relief today.
-
Iran One-Ups the United States? Tehran Seeks Crypto Mining Dominance
Iran’s government OKs power plants mining crypto as the country moves forward with a national strategy for cryptocurrency mining.
-
Bitcoin trading laws impede stablecoin development, says Japan regulator
A newly-appointed financial regulator in Japan said this week that introducing laws and regulations for Bitcoin trading would impede technical innovation while supporting purely speculative gains, according to Reuters. Bitcoin laws promote speculation Ryozo Himino, the regulator, cautioned the parliament over announcing new laws that ultimately promote cryptocurrency trading. He argued that doing so reduces…
-
FINRA: An Unnecessary, Unqualified Digital Asset Regulator
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s new request for digital assets activities adds more confusion to the regulatory environment.
-
Authorities Find Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farm in Kyrgyzstan Free Economic Zone
Government authorities and executives at Free Economic Zone “Bishkek” are reportedly involved in running a large-scale illegal mining farm.
-
Here’s What’s Actually Going on With the SEC and Republic’s STO
Republic is trying to swap one SEC exemption for another to move its security token from the private to public markets.
-
North Korea Reportedly Using Altcoins to Convert $1.5B in Stolen Funds to Cash
North Korean hackers are reportedly using untraceable altcoins to convert stolen cryptocurrencies into cash.
-
‘Crypto Mom’ SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce Voted in Until 2025
Pierce’s successful confirmation was announced on Aug. 6 in a statement from SEC Chairman Jay Clayton and fellow Commissioners.
-
Grayscale Ethereum Trust Files To Become An SEC Reporting Company
Grayscale Ethereum Trust files to become an SEC reporting company amidst the Ethereum bull run.