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Japanese Regulators to Increase Crypto Exchange Inspections

Following a notable hack, Japanese regulators are moving to increase the frequency of on-site cryptocurrency exchange inspections.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 8, 2018

The New York State Department of Financial Services announced new guidance for virtual currency entities today.

The SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations plans to prioritize the examination of cryptocurrencies and ICOs in 2018.

Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said credit institutions in Europe are not as keen on cryptocurrencies as the public.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 7, 2018

Responding to lawmakers' questions, Singapore's deputy prime minister has said there's "no strong case" to ban cryptocurrency trading in the country.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 7, 2018

Tracking funds on the blockchain may help catch crooks, but such snooping undermines one of the most important characteristics of money: Fungibility.

CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.

By Stan HigginsFeb 6, 2018

Initial coin offerings were one of several subjects up for discussion during Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing.

By Stan HigginsFeb 6, 2018

Venezuela's plan to launch a cryptocurrency came under fire from U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday in a hearing that saw discussion on domestic regulation.

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