Crypto firms receive extension for reporting activity to FINRA
FINRA has had to extend their deadline due to confusions over what qualify as securities, and may have to again in the future.
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Crypto crimes cost South Korea $2.3B since July 2017
South Koreans are starting to shy away from crypto due to the scale of crime found in the sector.
Crypto publicity stunt ends in suspended prison sentence
Wong Ching-kit, the crypto playboy finally admitted his publicity stunt and has been given a ten-day sentence.
Circle to move its exchange ops to Bermuda
Circle's transition to Bermuda was made possible by the issuance of a Digital Assets Business Act (DABA) license issued to Poloniex from that country.
Palestine considers replacing Israeli shekel with crypto
Mohammad Shtayyeh wants to stop using the Israeli shekel currency and in its place could soon be a digital currency alternative.
Uganda conducting research on cryptos as it seeks to regulate them
As cryptocurrencies increase in popularity throughout Africa, countries like Uganda are racing to regulate them.
Samourai raises concerns over rival Wasabi’s alleged lack of privacy
Samourai wallet is concerned that Wasabi is leaving breadcrumbs that could lead to end users.
No crypto ban in India just yet as gov’t works on regulation: official
The Indian Minister of Finance wanted to make clear that cryptos haven’t been banned yet, and that there are really no laws for them.
BitMEX under investigation for violating CFTC regulations
BitMEX tries to deny access of American users to its platform, but a new CFTC investigation is looking into if they got on anyway.
MoneyGram partners with a South Korean remittance startup
MoneyGram hopes that Sentbe can help bring their services into the 21st century.
Fidelity could be close to launching crypto custody solution
Fidelity Investments, through its Fidelity Digital Assets division file a license for more cryptocurrency integration.
FairX crypto banking firm shuts down after running out of money
FairX has been forced to shutter its doors and turn off the lights as it wasn’t able to receive the funding it needed to be classified by the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Another crypto exchange in India shuts down operations
Facing increased pressure from the Indian government, Cryptokart has no choice but to close up shop.
Ethereum co-founder sued for breach of contract
Joseph Lubin, who helped found the Ethereum cryptocurrency project with Vitalik Buterin, is being sued by a former business associate.
Bitso secures DLT license from Gibraltar regulator
Bitso is set to offer their exchange services in Mexico now that they have a license from the GFSC.
Former WEX CEO Dmitri Vasilev arrested in Italy
Dmitri Vasilev has reportedly been arrested for suspicious crypto activity that has happened for years now.
Consumer protection groups call on Libra members to quit
Several consumer protection groups feel that the members of Libra might have been bullied into joining by Facebook.
Coinbase trading signals should make users smarter with investments
Coinbase is hoping more data will allow its users to trade with more confidence.
New Jersey sues blockchain firm for selling unregistered securities
Pockettins could be in big trouble for its initial token offering, as New Jersey believes it qualified as a security.
Israeli malware scammer accused of stealing $1.7M
Eliyahu Gigi has been accused of tricking users from around the world into downloading his malware.