Regulation
Philippines' Proposed ICO Rules Presume All Tokens Are Securities
The Philippines is close to introducing new regulations governing how companies can legally raise funds through initial coin offerings.
SEC Chief Got Into 'Heated' Debate on Crypto
A newly released transcript from an SEC roundtable showcases the passionate discussion around crypto within the agency.
The SEC's Hester Peirce Isn't a Bitcoin Champion, Just a Regulatory Realist
Regulators like the SEC shouldn't be acting as gatekeepers to new technologies like bitcoin, according to Commissioner Hester Peirce.
China's Government Censorship Agency Is Hiring a Crypto Expert
A high-level government media censor in China wants to hire a cryptographer with expertise in blockchain technology.
Coinbase Taps Regulation Veteran for Crypto Compliance Chief
Coinbase has announced the appointment of its latest chief compliance officer as it moves to become a licensed broker-dealer.
BBVA Can't Hold Cryptocurrency – And That's a Problem
The bank wants to use ethereum as a notary, but regulators discourage holding even the tiny bit of ether needed to put data on the public blockchain.
A Blueprint for Reforming the Crypto Token Market
The Token Alliance, a Chamber of Digital Commerce initiative, has laid out guidelines for how token sponsors and regulators can meet in the middle.
Korean Government Seeks to Strip Tax Perks From Crypto Exchanges
Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea may soon lose eligibility for tax benefits currently granted to smaller companies and startups.
Winklevoss Brothers Bitcoin ETF Rejected By SEC for Second Time
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again rejected an effort by investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to list a bitcoin ETF.
South Carolina Ends Cease & Desist Orders Against Crypto Startups
South Carolina's securities regulator has ended cease-and-desist orders against two blockchain startups, public documents revealed Thursday.
