Cryptocurrency Regulation

Are you keen on finding out how the regulators are treating cryptocurrencies? Then the cryptocurrency regulation section is for you. At Altcoin Buzz, we strive to find out all the peculiarities of the crypto-verse. Especially, when it comes to such tricky issues as cryptocurrency regulation. We examine the behavior of major institutions like the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission and scrutinize its approach to crypto so that you stay in the loop. We also look at other key countries around the world and compare their attitudes. This way, we want to ensure that every reader can make informed choices anywhere and at any time.

U.S. CONGRESS WANTS TO REGULATE STABLECOINS AS SECURITIES

US Congress Wants to Regulate Stablecoins as Securities

The United States Congress is considering a bill that classifies and regulates stablecoins as investment contracts hence as securities. Stablecoins are once again in the...
Cryptocurrency and Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada Might Create its Own Cryptocurrency

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Bitcoin and crypto has faced a lot of regulatory scrutiny and criticism from several countries and top individuals. However, many are still considering to launch...
Binance faces embezzlement charges

Binance Faces Embezzlement Allegation, Possible Lawsuit

Popular cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, is currently under the scanner in an alleged embezzlement case which can lead to a class-action lawsuit. Leading cybersecurity consultants, HackControl, is...

SEC Changes Chief of Unit that Focuses on Cryptocurrency Crimes

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the appointment of Kristina Littman as the new Chief of the SEC's Cyber Unit. Kristina Littman...
Binance CEO Says Chinese Blockchain Optimism is a "Huge Plus"

Binance CEO Says Chinese Blockchain Optimism is a “Huge Plus”

CEO of one of the first companies in the crypto sphere to achieve “unicorn” status agrees that China is active in the blockchain realm....
Zuckerberg Defends Libra before US Congress

Zuckerberg Defends Libra Before US Congress

Facebook proposed digital currency Libra has come under scrutiny as regulators around the globe express disapproval over the project. The Libra dilemma continues as...

Santa Can Be Off: SEC Delays the VanEck and SolidX Decision AGAIN

In September Altcoinbuzz reported that the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to postpone the decision on VanEck and SolidX Bitcoin ETF until holidays,...

Britain’s FCA Considers Ban On Crypto Derivatives

FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) is Britain’s regulatory body and it believes that the crypto-based derivatives are too risky for small-scale investors, possible ban may...
FinTank Plans Self-regulatory Organization (SRO) in the US (1)

FinTank Plans Self-regulatory Organization (SRO) in the US

Chicago based FinTech community, FinTank has revealed plans to set up a national self-regulatory organization (SRO) in the United States. Based on reports, former Chicago...

Ukraine Will Regulate Crypto But Not Everyone Is Happy. For A Reason.

Ukraine has long considered legalizing and regulating cryptocurrencies. And the time has come: Timur Khromaev, Chairman of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC), has announced...