Regulation

World Economic Forum draws up framework for central bank digital currency
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24 January, 2020

World Economic Forum draws up framework for central bank digital currency

The framework was not an endorsement of CBDCs, but was designed to make the relevant information available to institutions weighing...
Facebook Libra faces fresh opposition in Australia, Switzerland
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22 January, 2020

Facebook Libra faces fresh opposition in Australia, Switzerland

Facebook’s troubled Libra stablecoin is no closer to launching, after running into fresh opposition from regulators worldwide.
KyberSwap flees Europe as AML regulations kick in
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20 January, 2020

KyberSwap flees Europe as AML regulations kick in

Kyberswap claims the new regulations would increase costs, but stricter AML regulations might mean their entire operation is at risk.
EXcoin’s Mru Patel wants to bring blockchain together for social good
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18 January, 2020

EXcoin’s Mru Patel wants to bring blockchain together for social good

Patel believes that one reason blockchain isn’t being applied is because some gov’t officials fear the increased transparency will thwart...
Canadian regulator says securities laws apply to most exchanges
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17 January, 2020

Canadian regulator says securities laws apply to most exchanges

If an exchange isn’t sending you your crypto immediately, then securities laws apply, affording you all the protections that come...
Silvio Schembri discusses new Malta crypto licensing framework
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15 January, 2020

Silvio Schembri discusses new Malta crypto licensing framework

Malta has received some 34 letters of intent, a pre-application process before submitting full applications for a license.
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