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.

Facebook Lifts Cryptocurrency Advertisement Ban

In another update highlighting Facebook's growing interest in cryptocurrency, the platform has chosen to remove its ban on cryptocurrency advertisements. Facebook's growing interest in crypto...

WeChat Will Be Banning Cryptocurrency Trading

WeChat, the Chinese social media and payments giant, has stated that users engaging in crypto trading on the platform will have their accounts deleted...

CFTC May Approve Ethereum Futures, ETH Surges 8%

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is willing to approve Ethereum futures contract provided they receive relevant applications which tick all the required...

U.S. DOJ Charge Bitfinex’s Payment Processor in relation to “Shadow banking” Case

The New York Attorney General is still investigating its allegations against Bitfinex and Tether and a $900 million bailout loan which was backed by...

India Considers Placing Ban on Digital Currencies

Although, the report is in contrary to reports from December, which stated that different committees of the government opined that cryptocurrencies should be made...

New York State Attorney General Has Filed a Lawsuit Against Bitfinex

The New York State Attorney General has brought a lawsuit against iFinex Inc (Bitfinex) and their “stablecoin” Tether (USDT) for fraud. Just after 4 PM...

Why the NYDFS Rejected Bittrex’s Application for a BitLicense

Bittrex’s attempt to get a BitLicense in New York was rejected by the NYDFS. What was the real reason? In a recent claim by the...

FinCEN Penalizes Crypto Trader for Violating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Rules

The United States regulatory body (FinCEN) released a report stating that crypto trader, Eric Powers, did not comply with the Bank Secrecy Act’s (BSA)...

India’s Foremost Crypto Exchange Platform Fires Half its Staff, Blames Unfavorably Regulatory Conditions

Unocoin made this announcement with The Economic Times stating that regulatory uncertainties were the reasons for its actions. The crypto exchange said it made...

France Passes Bill to Allow Insurance Providers to Invest in Cryptocurrencies

Good news for the cryptocurrency space: this week, France adopted a law that allows insurance providers in the country to invest in cryptocurrencies such...