Regulation
Australian Securities Watchdog Halts ICO Seeking to Raise $50 Million
An Australian ICO project planning raise up to $50 million has been halted by the country's securities regulator.
China's Internet Censor Releases Draft Regulation for Blockchain Startups
China's internet censorship agency has released draft regulations to govern blockchain startups.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Existing Laws Should Apply to Blockchain
A Hong Kong Stock Exchange research report proposes that blockchain-based financial activities should be governed under existing regulations.
What China's Cashless Revolution Can Teach the West About Crypto
China appears to have achieved the crypto community's dream of a new internet of value, without blockchain. But there's more than meets than eye here.
Global AML Watchdog to Release Crypto Regulations By Next June
Global money-laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force, has said it will draw up rules for cryptocurrency regulation by next summer.
The SEC Is Setting Up a New Division to Talk to ICO Startups
The SEC's new FinHub is being launched with the aim of facilitating interactions with fintech startups, including ICO issuers.
Japanese Government Working to Simplify Cryptocurrency Tax Filings
Japan's Tax Commission is planning to introduce a new system to make it easier for crypto traders and investors to calculate their profits.
Crypto Exchange Binance Adds Compliance Tools from Chainalysis
Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is rolling out new software to aid detection of potentially illicit transactions.
CFTC Official Warns Smart Contract Designers Over Predictive Code
Smart contract coders could be held liable for providing predictive "event contracts" on a blockchain, a CFTC commissioner has said.
US City Mulls Roll Out of Tougher Rules for Crypto Miners
Plattsburgh, New York, is considering stricter requirement for commercial cryptocurrency mining farms operating in the city.
