Regulation
Quebec Pushes Hydropower Utility to Halt New Bitcoin Mines
Quebec is temporarily suspending new cryptomining operations from setting up facilities in its low-cost power region.
US Government Watchdog: Regulations Are Hobbling DLT Innovation
The U.S. Government Accountability Office said cumbersome U.S. financial regulations are inhibiting innovation by distributed ledger tech startups.
Ireland's Finance Department Plans Blockchain Working Group
Ireland’s Department of Finance has proposed the creation of a blockchain working group to help form cohesive regulation across government agencies.
Steve Seagal-Backed 'Bitcoiin' ICO Hit with Regulator Warning
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is warning the states residents about the Steven Seagal-backed "Bitcoiin" project.
Enterprises Building Blockchain Confront Early Tech Limitations
Executives working with two of the largest live blockchain implementations spoke on stage at the DTCC's annual fintech event.
Japan Warns Binance Exchange Over Licensing
The Japanese financial regulator has issued a warning to Binance over its operation legitimacy in Japan.
US Marshals Office Auctions Off Another $18.7M in Bitcoin
The U.S. Marshals auctioned more than 2,100 bitcoins off on March 19.
Binance CEO Refutes Financial Watchdog Warning Reports
Binance's CEO has hit back at reports that the exchange is to receive a warning from a financial regulator over its lack of registration in Japan.
Korean Regulators to Probe Bank AML Measures for Crypto Exchanges
Two South Korean regulators are reportedly launching an investigation of banks' implementation of anti-money laundering procedures for exchanges.
US Hits Crypto Buying Service Payza With Money Laundering Lawsuit
The founders of Payza, which allows customers to trade in cryptocurrencies, have been charged with running an unlicensed money transmitting business.
