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.

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...

“The SEC Can Do What They Want” says Expert, Bitcoin ETF Decision Postponed

The United States Securities and the Exchange Commission is in information gathering mode with regards to a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. ETF expert and the managing...

Libra Receives a Cold Welcome From the French Central Bank

The launch of Facebook's Libra coin has sparked a worldwide reaction. The latest comes from the French Central Bank.  Who does not know about Libra? Exactly,...

Indian Crypto Exchange Suspends Operations Citing Regulatory Uncertainty

Another Indian crypto exchange bites the dust!  Indian crypto exchange Coinome today announced in a tweet that it will suspend all crypto markets effective...

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....
Crypto Russia

Putin Signs Bill Banning Crypto Payments in Russia

Russian President, Vladimir Putin penned a new law that bans the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment for goods and services in...

India Recognizes Crypto with 30% Tax

Crypto-related activities have surged in Asia in the past few years. India accounts for the most crypto ownership on the continent. However, despite the...

Coinbase should add XRP, says Brad Garlinghouse CEO of Ripple

CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, in an interview with Fortune at CB Insights Future of Fintech conference in New York, argued why XRP is...
What is a security?

What If Crypto Is A Security in the US?

The one question we keep hearing over and over again with this attack on crypto by the US SEC is "what is a security?"...
Investors Sue Maker Foundation Over 'Black Thursday'

Maker Foundation Sued Over ‘Black Thursday’

Investors of the Maker Foundation have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Foundation and its cohorts. The plaintiff is reportedly calling for about $28.3...