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United States

CFTC tightens digital currency rules for futures commission merchants
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27 October, 2020

CFTC tightens digital currency rules for futures commission merchants

The regulator addressed how customer protection provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act apply to digital currencies deposited by futures customers.
SEC and Kik propose $5M settlement to end ICO feud
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22 October, 2020

SEC and Kik propose $5M settlement to end ICO feud

If approved by the court, the settlement will “permanently enjoin Kik from committing future violations of the Securities Act of...
US indicts 6 Russians over cyber attacks paid for in digital currencies
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21 October, 2020

US indicts 6 Russians over cyber attacks paid for in digital currencies

The suspects were accused of working for the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate, a military agency in the Russian army, according...
First Bitcoin mixer to be penalized by FinCEN fined $60 million
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20 October, 2020

First Bitcoin mixer to be penalized by FinCEN fined $60 million

Larry Dean Harmon is accused of willfully failing to properly register Helix and Coin Ninja and willfully failing to implement...
Drug cartel used Tether to bribe US state gov’t officials: DoJ
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20 October, 2020

Drug cartel used Tether to bribe US state gov’t officials: DoJ

The six accused were allegedly part of a crime ring operating in U.S., Mexico, China, Belize, and Guatemala that launders...
BitMEX hires Malcom Wright as chief compliance officer following US criminal charges
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14 October, 2020

BitMEX hires Malcom Wright as chief compliance officer following US criminal charges

Malcom Wright brings three decades’ worth of experience in compliance and anti-money laundering practices to embattled BitMEX.
Canada, UK, Japan and US release joint CBDC report
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13 October, 2020

Canada, UK, Japan and US release joint CBDC report

They are seeking to identify the principles necessary for any CBDC, to help other central banks around the world to...
US treasury official confirms ongoing central bank digital currency study
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13 October, 2020

US treasury official confirms ongoing central bank digital currency study

The U.S. Treasury Department is actively considering the benefits of a central bank digital currency, according to a ranking department...
Congress re-introduces bill to give blockchain records legal recognition in US
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9 October, 2020

Congress re-introduces bill to give blockchain records legal recognition in US

Digital signatures on the blockchain will be recognized and enforceable by the U.S. law if a bill brought before Congress...
BTC escrow firm CEO faces 60 years in jail over alleged $7M scam
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7 October, 2020

BTC escrow firm CEO faces 60 years in jail over alleged $7M scam

John Barry Thompson is charged with two counts of wire fraud and commodities fraud which collectively carry a maximum prison...
John McAfee arrested in Spain, charged with tax evasion and making false statements
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6 October, 2020

John McAfee arrested in Spain, charged with tax evasion and making false statements

Digital asset industry identity John McAfee has been arrested in Spain and charged with tax evasion.
SEC wins summary judgment against Kik ICO
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5 October, 2020

SEC wins summary judgment against Kik ICO

Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled in favor of the SEC and against Kik’s $100 million ICO, finding that the token sale...