The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has approved new regulations for blockchain companies operating in the country. In an online post dated January 10, the CAC said that the new regulations will go into effect...

Two European regulatory authorities the European Banking Authority and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have called for an EU-level response to the risks posed by cryptocurrencies and initial coin...

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that four cryptocurrency businesses have been granted digital asset business licenses. The licenses have been granted by the Ministry of Finance, under the...

The government of South Korea has added 16 fields such as blockchain and fine dust reduction technology to RD tax credit in a bid to boost innovation. The Ministry of Strategy and Finance has announced proposed...

U.S. lawmakers have introduced a new bill to offer cryptocurrencies limited exemptions from securities laws in the state of Colorado. The Colorado Digital Token Act is being sponsored at the Senate level by Republican...

A bipartisan bill seeking to establish a blockchain initiative task force in the state of New Jersey has passed the Senate last month. Introduced by Republican Thomas Kean and Democrat James Beach in March 2018, the...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has called for constant monitoring of cryptocurrencies due to financial stability concerns and their rapidly growing use. The central bank has published its Report on Trend and Progress...

The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) has announced the addition of five more crypto exchanges as Type II members. Formed in April 2018, the JVCEA is a self-regulating organization that aims to protect...

The Irish government is making efforts to implement stricter laws to fight money laundering and terrorism financing activities using cryptocurrencies. According to the Irish Times, the Cabinet has approved a bill that...

The government of South Africa has set up a crypto assets regulatory working group to look into all the aspects of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, BusinessDay reported. In response to a parliamentary...