SEC vs Kik: How a $100 Million Token Sale Became the Defining Crypto Securities Battle of 2019
The Legislative Move On June 4, 2019, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission filed a landmark lawsuit against Kik […]
Regulations
Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
Facebook’s Libra Gambit Forces Global Regulators to Confront the Crypto Question as Bitcoin Reclaims $9,000
The Ruling On June 16, 2019, the cryptocurrency market surged to a 13-month high as Bitcoin crossed the $9,000 threshold
Coinbase Expands Crypto Debit Card to Six European Nations in Landmark Payments Push
The gap between cryptocurrency holdings and everyday spending narrowed significantly on June 12, 2019, as Coinbase officially expanded its Visa-backed
G20 Adopts FATF Crypto AML Rules: The Legal Battle Over Blockchain Compliance Begins
The Core Argument On June 11, 2019, the cryptocurrency industry wakes up to a regulatory watershed moment. The G20 group
Global Regulators Turn Up the Heat on Crypto: FSB Report, San Marino Decree, and SEC vs Kik Define a Pivotal Week
The first week of June 2019 will be remembered as a turning point in cryptocurrency regulation. In the span of
Japan Advances Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework Amid Global Market Shifts
The Legislative Landscape On May 30, 2019, global cryptocurrency markets witnessed significant regulatory developments across major economies. Japan’s House of
Bitcoin Market Surges 60% in May Despite Regulatory Uncertainty, Creates Stark Contrast with Traditional Markets
The Market Conundrum As May 30, 2019 unfolded, Bitcoin emerged as the standout performer in global financial markets, delivering exceptional
DefendCrypto.org Launches $5 Million War Chest as Kik Challenges SEC Over Token Classification
The Ruling On May 29, 2019, the cryptocurrency industry witnessed the formal launch of DefendCrypto.org, a $5 million legal defense
Crypto Industry Declares War on the SEC: Circle, Coinbase Investors Demand Regulatory Clarity
The Ruling On May 29, 2019, the simmering tension between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the cryptocurrency
Global Crypto Regulation Heats Up: IRS Promises New Tax Guidance While SEC Cracks Down on Fraud
The week of May 20, 2019 will be remembered as one of the most consequential periods for cryptocurrency regulation worldwide.