Regulation
The SEC Just Launched a Fake ICO Website to Educate Investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to make sure investors know what a scam ICO looks like. Even if it has to launch its own.
Jennifer Aniston, Prince Charles Falsely Used to Promote Crypto Scam
Texas' securities regulator has issued a cease-and-desist to a crypto investment scheme that faked endorsements from high-profile individuals.
'BitLicense Refugees': ShapeShift, Kraken Talk Escape from New York
Jesse Powell and Erik Voorhees delivered red-meat rhetoric but also made subtler points about New York's cryptocurrency regulations at Consensus 2018.
US Regulators Say They Want to Avoid 'Hindering' Blockchain Innovation
U.S. regulators don't aim to suppress innovation in the blockchain industry, representatives said during a panel at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018.
Winklevoss Crypto Exchange Wins Approval to Trade Zcash
Gemini exchange has added zcash trading and custody services in New York after receiving authorization from state's Department of Financial Services.
Crypto Self-Governance Touted as Solution to Regulatory 'Mess'
With the absence of formal rules leaving gray areas, panelists at Consensus 2018 argued that crypto firms should lead the way with self-regulation.
EU, US Lawmakers Tout 'Sandbox' Approach for Blockchain Development
Lawmakers at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018 conference today argued that regulatory "sandboxes" may offer the best approach for blockchain innovation.
US Regulators Need to Move Faster on Crypto, Consensus Panelists Say
Early industry investors argued that US regulators must provide clarity in order for investors to capitalize on blockchain opportunities.
Congressional Candidate Vows to Gauge Voter Sentiment With Blockchain
Brian Forde, who is running for the California's 45th district seat in the U.S. House, is pitching himself as the crypto candidate.
Justice Department Veteran Backs Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Tool
A former U.S. Department of Justice section head has been hired to help drive sales of Bitfury's Crystal, a blockchain tracking product.
