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Australian financial regulator ASIC to develop new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has revealed its plans to develop new approach for regulating cryptocurrency exchanges and increase monitoring of initial coin offerings (ICOs) in order to...

Mon, 10 Sep 2018, 04:31 am UTC

China's apex court legally recognizes blockchain-based records as evidence

Electronic data recorded on a blockchain can now be submitted as evidence in legal disputes in China, the Supreme Peoples Court announced on September 6. The apex court has announced new rules, which come into effect...

Fri, 07 Sep 2018, 10:40 am UTC

Swiss regulator gives go-ahead to blockchain startup Smart Valor

Smart Valor, a Switzerland-based blockchain startup, has received the regulatory approval to operate in the Swiss financial market, Reuters said in a report dated September 5. Founded in 2017, Smart Valor aims to build...

Thu, 06 Sep 2018, 09:22 am UTC

Japan’s National Police Agency plans to roll out crypto transaction tracking software next year

Japans National Police Agency (NPA) is going to develop software for tracking cryptocurrency transactions in the wake of rising crimes related to cryptocurrencies, ETH News reported referring to a report from local outlet...

Wed, 05 Sep 2018, 09:15 am UTC

U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls for dedicated web page on ICOs, cryptos, and distributed ledger

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has called for a web page devoted to questions and comments about ICOs, tokens, distributed ledger, and other crypto concepts to offer more clarity in these areas. Peirce, who dissented on...

Tue, 04 Sep 2018, 09:37 am UTC

India’s markets watchdog SEBI conducts overseas study tours on cryptocurrencies and ICOs

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) collaborated with regulatory authorities in Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom to study cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs). In its Annual Report...

Tue, 04 Sep 2018, 03:32 am UTC

Japan’s FSA upgrades screening process for cryptocurrency exchanges - Report

Japans Financial Services Agency (FSA) has introduced a stricter screening process for companies seeking to become registered cryptocurrency exchanges, according to Japan Times. The agency ramped up its oversight of...

Mon, 03 Sep 2018, 07:21 am UTC

Some cryptocurrency trading may shift to peer-to-peer mode, says Reserve Bank of India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this week released its Annual Report 2017-18 which includes a section on Cryptocurrency: Evolving Challenges. In April, the central bank issued circular prohibiting banks from extending...

Fri, 31 Aug 2018, 02:56 am UTC

California legislature passes bill to set up blockchain working group

California state legislature has passed a bill that calls for the establishment of a working group focused on blockchain technology. The bill, AB 2658, has passed both houses of the legislature and will now be sent to...

Thu, 30 Aug 2018, 10:27 am UTC

China’s NIFA allows public to report illegal token sales

The National Internet Finance Association of China (NIFA), a self-regulatory organization in the field of internet finance, has implemented a feature on its platform to help governmental authorities in their clampdown of...

Tue, 28 Aug 2018, 11:06 am UTC