France blacklists 21 more websites promoting crypto scams
The French financial market authority, Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has updated its official blacklist of fraudulent businesses operating in the country.
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US securities regulator chases enforcement against PlexCoin promoters
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has petitioned a court in New York for enforcement action against two individuals over their involvement in the “fast-moving” PlexCoin ICO investment scam.
Aussie financial regulator tightens reins on ICO projects
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is tightening its reins and has plans to shut down ICOs that are “misleading or deceptive.”
Global Blockchain Forum highlights industry movers and shakers
The Global Blockchain Forum will be holding its second event on October 4-5, 2018 in San Francisco, focusing on industry “movers and shakers.”
China’s central bank warns public (again) against cryptos, ICOs
the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has issued yet another notice to remind everyone in the country against investing in cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) amid reports that domestic crypto activities have been flourishing recently.
Block Seoul Day 1: Is cryptocurrency a new asset class?
At the Block Seoul 2018 conference, a panel of investors and innovators came together to discuss what cryptocurrency is and define whether it is an asset class.
Russia’s ICO a success, but legal obstacles remain
Russia’s initial coin offering (ICO) pilot has ended and its administrator, the Bank of Russia, has announced that it was a complete success.
ICO regulation plan gets green light in United Arab Emirates
The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has approved a plan to regulate initial coin offerings (ICOs) and recognize them as securities.
HempCoin promoter charged with unlawful distribution of crypto securities
Timothy Tilton Ayre, promoter of a scheme called HempCoin, is charged with promoting the token as an unregulated security, which has been described as “the first minable coin backed by marketable securities.”
NY judge: ICOs fall under securities regulator’s domain
ICOs involve the selling of securities and are thus covered by the U.S. SEC's mandate, a Brooklyn court ruled.
Crypto is here to stay, but classification is needed, EU leader says
The European Union (EU) is expected to introduce regulations for the cryptocurrency industry within the next couple of months.
Australia’s financial regulator to increase crypto scrutiny
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) announced that it was going to increase its focus on the cryptocurrency sector.