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.

Gram turns out to be a security

Emergency Action by SEC! Halts Telegrams’s Token Offering

The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint in Manhattan's federal district court against Telegram. In it, it accuses the company of...
Cryptocurrency tax guidelines

IRS Releases Tax Guidelines for Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues new guidance in the form of a Revenue Ruling, which calculates taxes owed on cryptocurrency holdings. The publication...
Libra is under EU's scrutiny

Libra is Yet to Provide EU with Details. Regulation is Unavoidable

The European Union is not against Libra per se. However, the entity makes it clear that regulation is unavoidable. Once it has received the...
Bitcoin was used for selling drugs

Bitcoin and Drugs: Man Jailed in the U.S.

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A Texas court has recently sentenced an Iraqi immigrant to 30 years in prison for using bitcoin and the darkweb for drug selling. No more...
Bitcoin is not accepted as a tax payment in Ohio

Bitcoin Tax Payments No Longer Accepted in Ohio

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Ohio, the first-ever US state to start receiving tax in bitcoin, has announced the cancellation of this service. This is according to a press release...
Coinbase wants to create a special rating council.

Coinbase and Others are Creating a Crypto Rating Council

Coinbase and other top cryptocurrency exchanges have decided to set up a Crypto Rating Council, to help crypto companies comply with U.S. securities law. In...
Another Bitcoin Fraud

Bitcoin Fraud: $7 Million Down the Drain

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Jon Barry Thompson from Pennsylvania carried out a fraudulent scheme worth $7 million. Bitcoin fraud is still rampant. According to a press release by the...
EOS has to pay a big sum

EOS’s Creator Has to Pay a Stupendous Sum

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tightens its grip on unregistered ICO executors. The makers of EOS have to pay $24 million. EOS's...
Kik is fighting with the SEC

Kik vs SEC: Till the Last Dollar Do Them Part

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Kik Interactive, the company behind the famous messenger, is rather going bankrupt than agree to the SEC allegation. Kik seems to be in trouble and its...
Bitfinex doesn't need to show sensitive documents.

Bitfinex and Tether Are Safe For Now

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Bitfinex and Tether seem to be on the safe side. The NY State Supreme Court granted a motion to hold on to sensitive documents. Bitfinex and...