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SEC Continues its Push to Legitimize Digital Assets and ICOs

Bitcoin regulation remains notably absent in the United States. At the same time, the SEC is expanding its enforcement in the crypto industry. From...

UK Officials Are No Closer to Regulating Bitcoin After Six Months of Research

Determining the regulatory fate of cryptocurrencies is complicated. In the UK, the government is still struggling to make any decisions in this regard. The...

France Introduces ICO Regulatory Framework

France has moved to introduce its own set of regulations regarding Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) despite the calls for unified legislation in the European...

UAE Securities and Commodities Authority to Regulate ICO Tokens as Securities

The regulation of initial coin offerings remains an ongoing topic of debate. Various countries are tackling this industry from different angles. The UAE market...

Iceland Sees First Official Cryptocurrency Exchange Registration

Iceland has seen the first registration of a cryptocurrency exchange with its regulatory body, the Financial Supervisory Authority. The island nation of Iceland may be...

Japan’s FSA Imposes Additional Guidelines for New Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Japan is creating a positive regulatory ecosystem for cryptocurrency exchanges. Tightening the rules for new and existing firms is a big step forward. The...

UK’s FCA Issues Warning on Two Bitcoin Dealers

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued warnings on two Bitcoin dealers over a lack of licensing. While cryptocurrency enthusiasts love its decentralized nature, governments...

Russia to Start Tracking Bitcoin Transactions by End of this Year

One of Russia's financial watchdogs has turned their eye to monitoring crypto transactions. A new system, which will be in place in the next...

Lawmaker Advocates a Regulation-free ICO Sandbox for South Korea

Initial coin offerings remain a controversial vehicle in the eyes of regulators. South Korea wants to bring this industry to the forefront in a...

Brazil Sends Out Questionnaire to Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Cryptocurrency service providers find themselves in an awkward position. The absence of clear regulations in most countries can pose big problems. In Brazil, domestic...

FINMA Launches Enforcement Proceedings Against ICO

The top financial watchdog in Switzerland has launched formal enforcement proceedings against an Initial Coin Offering (ICO). Taking a Stand Earlier in 2018, Live Bitcoin News...

4 in 10 Americans Will Never Invest in Bitcoin, Says Latest Crypto Study

In 2017, rising cryptocurrency prices introduced a lot of new people to Bitcoin and altcoins. Even so, not everyone is convinced this is a...