Chances of Indian Crypto Ban Low Compared to 2019, Says Crypto Veteran
The CEO of CoinSwitch shares his insights about the possibility of a cryptocurrency blanket ban in India.
Tag: Policy & regulation
Is the Travel Rule Good or Bad for Crypto? Both
A new international rule requiring digital asset operators to report transactions could spilt the crypto industry in two, argue two researchers.
Mapping the Future of the SEC (There’s a Nonzero Chance Hester Peirce Takes Over)
The future of the U.S.’s federal securities regulator, and perhaps the direction of cryptocurrency policy, is up in the air. We game out the scenarios.
New York Regulator Adds 3-Strike Rule for BitLicense Applicants
The regulator hopes the new three-strike rule will encourage BitLicense applicants to ensure they’ve taken its feedback on board.
EU Creating a Regulatory Regime for Cryptocurrencies, Says Economic Chief
The planned regulatory regime could include stricter rules for projects deemed “global stablecoins,” a subtle reference, possibly, to Libra.
Telegram Agrees to Pay $18.5M Penalty in SEC Settlement Over Failed TON Offering
Telegram has settled its six-month court case with the SEC, agreeing to pay $18.5 million in penalties and to notify the agency if it plans to issue another digital asset in the next three years.
CBDC Issuance Is ‘Not a Reaction’ to Libra, Says Central Bank Body
The Bank for International Settlements appears to contradict its own prior statements in a new digital payments report.
BitLicense at 5: For Startups Regulated Overseas, New York Isn’t So Tough
While some exchanges left New York in the wake of its implementing the BitLicense, others say the regulatory regime have helped build market share and revenue.
BitLicense at 5: Despite Architect Lawsky’s Hopes, Few States Copied NY Rules
Few states have developed their own cryptocurrency regulations – and none that did build a regulatory regime have followed the New York model.
BitLicense at 5: A Timeline of New York’s Landmark Cryptocurrency Regulation
The BitLicense was first proposed in 2013, but wasn’t implemented until mid-2015. CoinDesk outlines the major events in its history.
