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.

Wells Fargo is Not a Fan of Cryptocurrencies and Bans Crypto Purchases

Wells Fargo, the third largest bank in the United States, is no longer allowing cryptocurrency purchases. The new policy came to light after a...

IDEX Customers Must Provide KYC Details Now

While IDEX remains a decentralized exchange, its customers will have to register via personal accounts in order to provide KYC information. Did this move have...
Argentina Bitcoin

Bitcoin in Argentina: No More Buying BTC with Credit Cards

The dramatic fall of the Argentinean Peso is pushing the central bank (BCRA) to take drastic measures. After limiting the amount of the US Dollar...
BottlePay

BottlePay Can’t Handle EU’s Regulatory Pressure

Social media bitcoin tipping service BottlePay said its shutting-down operations due to regulatory pressure from the European Union (EU). In a blog post, the UK-based firm...
Bitfinex and BTC

Bitfinex to Help Return 96 Stolen BTC

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A UK high court mandated Bitfinex to seize about 96 BTC stolen during a ransomware attack last year. This is according to a court order...
G20 FSB Issue Warning Against Global Stablecoins

G20 FSB Issue Warning Against Global Stablecoins

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has issued a warning against global stablecoins stating they pose risks to financial stability and need to be adequately...
CFTC Probes Binance Over U.S. Residents' Transactions

CFTC Probes Binance Over U.S. Residents’ Transactions

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is probing Binance Holdings Ltd., the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, concerning transactions that were allegedly carried out...
FCA Comes With a Controversial Crypto Travel Rule

FCA Comes With a Controversial Crypto Travel Rule 

The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) is the financial services regulator in the UK. They are about to launch the 'Travel Rule' on 1st September...

US Investors Renouncing Their Citizenship – Here’s Why

Normad Capitalist is a company that helps people from around the globe to establish in a different county, for different reasons. Andrew Henderson, the...

Bittrex Delists More Altcoins for US Traders

Bittrex has introduced new restrictions for US traders. The exchange will delist a total of 74 coins, which will no longer be tradeable in America. It seems...