Regulation


Markets

US House Committee Pressuring Zuckerberg to Testify on Libra: Report

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing pressure to testify before U.S. lawmakers on the firm's cryptocurrency project Libra.

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Markets

Ohio Treasurer Suspends Predecessor's Bitcoin Tax Payment Service

A website launched last year by the U.S. state of Ohio allowing businesses to pay a range of taxes with bitcoin has been taken offline.

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Markets

Japan's Financial Regulator Issues Draft Guidelines for Funds Investing in Crypto

The instructions from the FSA are vague and obvious, but they indicate some movement on the regulatory front.

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Markets

Coinbase-Led Crypto Ratings Council Draws Skepticism From Legal Experts

The Crypto Rating Council is dividing legal experts, with some praising the concept and others skeptical whether it will sway the minds of regulators.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

Missouri Watchdog Hits Unregistered Crypto Brokerage With Cease and Desist

St. Louis-based Mavixbtc allegedly promised 55-percent returns and falsely claimed to be registered with two watchdog organizations.

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Markets

European Competition Watchdog Fears Libra's 'Closed Economy'

The European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, is asking tough questions of Libra over its potential closed economy.

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Markets

Congressional Challenger to House Speaker Pelosi Is Fundraising in Crypto

Democratic blockchain and crypto enthusiast Agatha Bacelar is challenging House Speaker Pelosi on a tech-focused platform.

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Markets

Coinbase-Led Group Aims to Help Crypto Firms Avoid Securities Violations

Coinbase, Circle, Genesis and more are developing a ratings system aimed to flag crypto assets that are similar to securities.

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Markets

Uzbekistan Plans Massive Hike in Electricity Prices for Crypto Miners

A new bill from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy would triple the price of power for miners, raising fears it could stifle the local mining industry.

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Policy

Iranian Bitcoiners Risk Fines, Jail Time as Government Regulates Mining

As mining regulations loom, Iranian bitcoiners are stuck in compliance purgatory – facing fines and even jail.

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