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Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission Suspends Mining Scheme

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Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) recently suspended the operations of mining investment scheme, Hashbrasil. The CVM has accused the company of violating securities laws by conducting an unregistered public offering. Also Read: Chinese Altcoins Can’t Stop Failing Hashbrasil Suspends Operations After Warning From Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission has … Read more

Mexican Cryptocurrency Regulations Approved by Congress

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Mexico’s bill to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges has been approved by the country’s lower house of Congress and is now awaiting the signature of President Enrique Pena Nieto to become law. Crypto operators have 12 months to comply, a local crypto exchange explained to news.Bitcoin.com. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin Overseas as Regulations Tighten Mexico’s Crypto … Read more

Thai Regulators in Race With Growing Popularity of Token Sales

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The Thai government is concerned with the growing number of companies in Thailand racing to launch their initial coin offerings ahead of regulations. This has prompted the country’s regulators to hurry with the regulatory framework for token sales, ahead of cryptocurrency regulations. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin Overseas as Regulations Tighten ICOs Growing in Popularity … Read more

Bafin Clarifies Stance on ICOs as More Germans Ask About Tokens

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Germany’s financial regulator has clarified its position on initial coin offerings. Bafin admitted it was receiving many inquiries about the status of tokens and cryptocurrencies distributed to investors through ICOs. The federal agency advised interested parties to refer to regulations applicable to traditional financial instruments and comply with current requirements. A new survey found out … Read more

SEC Suspends Trading of Three Companies With Ties to Cryptocurrency

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended trading in the stocks of three companies with ties to cryptocurrency. One of the three is also planning an initial coin offering. The SEC says it is concerned about the nature of the companies’ business operations and the value of their assets. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin … Read more

Hong Kong Cracks Down on Securities Tokens – 7 Crypto Exchanges Targeted

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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has sent letters to seven cryptocurrency exchanges regarding their listings of securities tokens without a license. Most of the exchanges took immediate rectification measures, including removing problematic cryptocurrencies from their platforms. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Hong Kong Takes Action The Hong … Read more

Thai Government Cannot Stop Crypto Use – Regulatory Framework Expected in a Month

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Thailand’s financial agencies have agreed that regulators cannot stop the use of cryptocurrencies within the country. The relevant ministries will meet and discuss the regulatory framework for digital currencies and initial coin offerings, which is expected to be finalized within a month. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Can’t Stop Crypto … Read more

Bitcoin Futures’ Future: Slow, Measured, No Mom and Pop Investors

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Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Chairman and CEO Terry Duffy explained in a recent interview how the decision to list bitcoin futures in the last quarter of 2017 wasn’t made as a result of light or transient causes. Instead, it was a deliberate effort to bring a proven technology to well-financed clients who will help it … Read more

Philippine SEC to Develop Cryptocurrency Regulations

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The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has indicated that it is currently developing a regulatory framework designed to govern cryptocurrency transactions. The regulator emphasized the need for legislation pertaining to initial coin offerings (ICOs) in particular. Also Read: Venezuela Releases Petro Whitepaper Ahead of ”$5 Billion ICO” Philippine SEC to Partner With Overseas Counterparts The … Read more

Chairmen of SEC and CFTC Co-Author Article on Crypto Regulations

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Jay Clayton, the chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and J. Christopher Giancarlo, the chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), have co-authored an opinion piece recently published by The Wall Street Journal. The article outlines a number of perceived problems facing the cryptocurrency sphere from the perspective … Read more