Business 15 January 2019

Malaysia to begin regulating ICOs as securities today

Malaysia may not be clear where it stands on cryptocurrencies, but the country’s securities watchdogs now have the power to regulate certain digital assets and crypto exchanges.

Business 10 January 2019

European watchdog calls for ‘EU-wide’ crypto regulation

In a document designed to inform policymakers, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) suggested that current regulatory gaps should be addressed by the EU Commission.

Business 10 January 2019

Crypto in Africa: Kenya warns against Wiseman Talent Ventures’ ICO

The Capital Markets Authority of Kenya warned the public against Wiseman Talent Venture’s ICO, noting the company is unregulated.

Business 7 January 2019

Bill seeks to promote ICOs in Colorado

A bill has been filed in the Colorado General Assembly that would limit initial coin offerings’ (ICOs’) coverage by securities regulations.

Business 3 January 2019

Philippine securities regulator ‘not yet ready’ to clarify rules on ICOs

The securities regulator of the Philippines has decided to defer the promised publication of official rules around initial coin offerings (ICOs), as it aims to buy more time to consult with stakeholders.

Business 28 December 2018

WSJ: Over 15% of crypto projects ‘highly questionable’

Some 16% of all cryptocurrency projects are ‘highly questionable’, presenting obvious red flags for investor security, according to a report published early this week.​

Business 21 December 2018

Bipartisan bill to keep U.S. SEC away from ICOs

U.S. congressmen seek to classify token offerings distinctly from securities and outside the purview of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Business 21 December 2018

Belgium expands list of crypto fraud sites in latest warning to investors

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has added an additional 14 sites to its list, which now runs to a total of 113.

Business 19 December 2018

Pantera may have to refund shaky ICO investments

Pantera Capital Management believes 25 percent of blockchain and cryptocurrency projects that it has invested could be found in violation of US securities laws.

Business 18 December 2018

2 crypto investment projects face 90-day suspension in Italy

Italian securities regulator Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) has suspended two projects that were reportedly offering fraudulent crypto investment schemes in the country.

Events 18 December 2018

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Business 14 December 2018

AriseBank founders to pay millions over ICO fraud charges

AriseBank acting CEO Jared Rice and founder Stanley Ford, has now been slapped with a $2.7-million fine by a U.S. federal court.