The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is seeking feedback from regulatory authorities, banks, virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and other regulated entities on its draft guidance on digital identity (ID)...

UKs Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published key information for cryptoasset-related businesses ahead of the implementation of the European Unions Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) in early 2020, Finextra...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped a Switzerland-based security dealer with a cease-and-desist order after it found out that the firm sold unregistered swaps for bitcoin to U.S. investors. The SEC...

As blockchain technology disrupts more areas both in the private sector and government agencies, countries have been looking to adopt the emerging innovation in an attempt to modernize the current system. The latest...

China is now going full throttle with its desire to adopt blockchain technology into multiple industries operating in the country. In a recent maneuver, China announced that its going to be reviewing and providing...

The United Arab Emirates recently drafted a resolution that would aim to regulate cryptocurrencies and provide clarity for any crypto initiatives moving forward. The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has...

For years, China has been wary of cryptocurrency and has posed restrictions regarding anything involving Bitcoin. However, the country is interested in blockchain, the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies. Just...

LabCFTC, an initiative launched by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to promote responsible fintech innovation, is being upgraded as an independent office, CoinDesk reported. Originally designed to be...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced members of Congress on Wednesday, October 23, on the social media giants plans to launch its own cryptocurrency. In her opening statement, the committees chairwoman, Rep. Maxine Waters...

As the crypto ecosystem thrives and proliferates, some of its biggest players have intersected with the traditional financial market, causing government agencies to closely monitor its development. Now, the Association of...