Regulation
Crypto Cat and Mouse: 2018 Will Be the Year of Policy Subterfuge
Global regulators have staked out a diverse set of rules for blockchain, but entrepreneurs may be better off playing arbitrage until the dust settles.
South Korea Reportedly Expands Crackdown on Crypto Exchanges
New reports suggest that the South Korean government is intensifying its moves against the country's bitcoin exchanges.
Goodbye ICOs, Hello TAOs? How Tokens Will Change in 2018
The landscape for tokens and ICOs will change this year, but the effects might be farther reaching and more impactful on society than you'd think.
Venezuela's Planned Petro Cryptocurrency 'Illegal,' Says Congress
Venezuela's opposition-run congress has declared that a planned new oil-backed cryptocurrency called the petro is illegal.
Report: South Korea Eyes Joint Crypto Regulations With China, Japan
Finance regulators in South Korea are reportedly looking to cooperate with authorities in China and Japan on new rules for cryptocurrency trading.
Bitcoin ETF Proposals Withdrawn After SEC Pushback
Several firms seeking to list exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to bitcoin have withdrawn their filings at the request of officials from the SEC.
Nebraska Lawmaker Files 3 Blockchain Bills
A lawmaker in Nebraska has filed a trio of bills focused on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
Malaysia Securities Watchdog Issues ICO Cease-And-Desist
Malaysia's securities market watchdog has issued a cease-and-desist to a startup ahead of its planned initial coin offering (ICO).
Swiss Government Supports Launch Blockchain Task Force
The Swiss government has launched a new initiative to cement its regulatory framework surrounding blockchain startups and ICOs.
Bank of Israel: Cryptocurrencies Are Assets Not Currencies
The deputy governor of Israel's central bank has said that digital currencies like bitcoin are more of a financial asset than a currency.
