Regulation
Iran Said to Bar Banks from Bitcoin Market
The Central Bank of Iran is the latest national bank to sound the alarm on the cryptocurrencies, fearing of its misuse in money laundering and fraud.
Monex CEO: Closer Crypto Exchange Oversight 'Common Sense'
Oki Matsumoto's comment raises eyebrows, given that his firm just plumped for a crypto exchange of its own.
DOJ Charges ICO Co-Founder With Securities Fraud
The Department of Justice has unveiled fraud charges against a co-founder of cryptocurrency startup Centra.
Taiwan Eyes November Deadline for Bitcoin AML Regulation
Taiwan will formally regulate bitcoin under anti-money laundering rules by the end of the year, says its minister of justice.
EU Parliament Votes for Closer Regulation of Cryptocurrencies
The European Parliament has voted for regulations to prevent the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering and terrorism financing.
Cloud Giant Xunlei Claims Blockchain Advance With 'ThunderChain'
China-based cloud network provider Xunlei has launched a blockchain platform, undeterred by ongoing allegations it held an unlawful ICO.
Tezos Co-Founder Sanctioned By US Financial Watchdog
Arthur Breitman, co-founder of cryptocurrency project Tezos, has been barred by FINRA from any association with broker-dealers for two years.
Major Investors Met with SEC to Discuss Crypto Exemption
VC firms Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures reportedly met with the SEC in March to request that tokens be exempted from SEC oversight.
$6.3 Billion: 2018 ICO Funding Has Passed 2017's Total
Even without Telegram, ICOs are on pace to raise much more in 2018 than last year.
Korea Moves to Limit Crypto Mining Chip Imports
Cryptocurrency miners in South Korea may soon find it more difficult to get foreign-made mining chips imported to the country.
