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.

India Bans Crypto

India will lose $12.9 Billion for its Crypto Ban

The government of India has been aggressive towards the adoption of blockchain technology but it maintains the stance on banning cryptocurrencies. It has been...

Government of Iran Passes Law Against Recognizing Crypto Trade

In an attempt to regulate Iranian crypto activities, the Iranian government introduced a new bill under which banking institutions and government bodies will not...

Switzerland’s Biggest Stock Broker Enables Crypto Trading

Swissquote, Switzerland's biggest stockbroker and one of the country's largest online banking groups, trading platform now supports the trading of various cryptocurrencies. Swissquote Group Holding...

Importer of Bitmain Miners Under Investigation in Russia

Far-East Trading and Industrial Company, commonly known as DTPK, is presently under criminal investigation by the Russian Federal Customs Service, for allegedly underpaying custom...

Former Mt. Gox CEO Faces Class Action Lawsuit

A federal judge in Philadelphia declined the motion to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Mark Karpeles, former chief executive officer of Mt....

CoinLaunch Reaches Agreement with Ontario Securities Commission

Commercial litigator and former programmer, Evan Thomas, revealed that CoinLaunch was consulting for two ICOs; BCZERO and ECOREAL. Both initial coin offerings were found to be...

Ripple and Ethereum Appointed to Join NY Crypto Task Force

Member of the New York State Assembly, Clyde Vanel, announced the appointment of six additional members in the task force. The group’s role entails...

Popular Crypto App to Limit Users in the United States

Abra announced the decision through a blog post that they will adjust its offering in the United States in an effort to “continue to...

Circle and Poloniex Move to Bermuda, Cites Unfavourable Regulatory Conditions in the US

Poloniex exchange, run and managed by Circle, has received a full Digital Assets Business Act license in Bermuda. Circle is one of many that...

Bitfinex and Tether Insist They Never Served Customers in NY

A filing by attorney Stuart Hoegner pointed out the clause in Bitfinex’s terms of service that only permitted transactions with foreign entities. Stuart Hoegner...