Regulation


Finance

Crypto Payments Firm Halts Operations Citing Singapore's New Regulatory Regime

Singapore-based Coinpip said it has "suspended operations" while it looks at becoming licensed under new AML rules.

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Policy

New York Regulator Tells Crypto Firms to Develop Coronavirus Contingency Plans

NYDFS is asking all crypto firms operating in New York to prepare detailed plans in case day-to-day operations are disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak.

NYDFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

French Financial Regulator Suggests Europewide Security Token Sandbox

France’s top securities watchdog has proposed that all of Europe adopt a “Digital Lab” sandbox to support the creation of security token offering regulation.

The AMF's legal analysis found that existing EU markets regulations would stifle any promising blockchain enterprise. (Credit: Bruno Bleu / Shutterstock)

Policy

The Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 Is 'Dead on Arrival,' Washington Tells Sponsors

The "Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire" and Metal Pay's CEO worked on an omnibus crypto regulatory bill introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.). This is what the industry thinks.

Erik Finman speaking at a reception after the "Cryptocurrency Act of 2020" was introduced.

Policy

tZero-Affiliated Firm Hopes SEC Will Pass Updated Proposal for Security Token Platform

The Boston Options Exchange modified its plan to launch a security token exchange, increasing its required market makers and bringing its listing standards closer to the NYSE's.

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Policy

The Dangerous Truth About India's Cryptocurrency Verdict

An only-partial court victory and the possibility of legislation banning crypto mean the industry’s legal status in India remains vulnerable.

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Policy

India's Central Bank Plans to Fight Supreme Court Crypto Ruling

The Reserve Bank of India reportedly plans to return to the supreme court to ask for a review of a ruling that overturned its ban on banking access for crypto firms.

Reserve Bank of India

Finance

How the Bitcoin Market Changed Since 2017’s Bull Run

Regulation-friendly infrastructure makes 2020's bitcoin market stand out from the Wild West of 2017.

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Policy

UK Finance Watchdog Warns Against 'Unauthorized' Crypto Exchange BitMEX

The Financial Conduct Authority said BitMEX had been targeting U.K. consumers without approval.

Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX

Tech

Crypto Exchange Huobi's DeFi-Focused Blockchain Released in Public Beta

The exchange is eyeing use cases for its tech across areas such as tokenized asset issuance, payments, identity verification and lending.

Huobi