Regulation
OTC Trade Group: Blockchain Smart Contracts Could Spark Interpretation Challenges
Smart contracts may only see limited real-world applications in the near future, according to a new research paper.
Indian Securities Regulator Reveals Plans to Study Blockchain
India's securities markets watchdog has announced that it will explore blockchain for potential applications to its regulatory oversight processes.
Think Tank Attacks IRS Subpoena in Coinbase Tax Dispute
Opposition to the IRS effort to obtain user information from cryptocurrency exchange startup Coinbase is growing.
Tokens Can Be Securities? Even ICO Advisors Agree with the SEC
One of the ICO sector's most active advisory firms speaks out on its view of the SEC's recent guidance – and it's mostly in agreement with the agency.
Broker-Dealer Renews Call for ICO Rules After SEC Release
The SEC has released new guidance on digital tokens and ICOs – but one industry stakeholder wants the agency to go a step further.
Swedish Police to Seek EU Funds for Cryptocurrency Research
National police forces in Europe are seeking new cash for research on how to tackle cybercrimes involving digital currency.
South Korean Lawmaker Seeks to Tighten Cryptocurrency Rules
Efforts to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies in South Korea are moving forward with a proposed series of legislative amendments.
Singapore Central Bank: Token Sales May Be Subject to Securities Laws
Singapore's central bank has released new guidance on blockchain tokens and ICOs, adopting a similar stance to that taken by the SEC last week.
The Simplest Way to Understand Why The DAO Was a Security
When is a token a security? It may not be so hard to understand, should users keep this decades-old allegorical tale in mind.
Legal Experts Warn of Coming Crackdown on Token Exchanges
A D.C. conference focused on blockchain legal challenges has highlighted the possibility of regulatory turbulence in the token exchange sector.
