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.

A Mysterious Affair in India: How Can Banned Crypto Not Be Banned?

The recent comment by Anurag Thakur, India's Minister of State, is highly confusing. He said that there is no law which explicitly prohibits crypto usage. In...
BTC and US Dollar

Bitcoin and US Dollar: Threat or Treat?

In the US, many are still wary of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. However, it looks like the scene is slowly changing. While the congressmen are...

Ripple Has Been Hit With Another Lawsuit Claiming That XRP Is A Security

XRP is still awaiting a decision from the SEC regarding if it is a security. Ripple would prefer that XRP not be classified as a...
Cryptocurrency usage shouldn't be illicit

US Regulators are Against Illicit Cryptocurrency Usage

In a joint statement, the chairmen of the three primary financial regulators in the United States affirmed their position against unlawful activities involving digital...

Malta Lives Up to its Nickname “Blockchain Island”

Malta's Parliament unanimously voted in three cryptocurrency bills to "regulate the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies." At the beginning of this week, Malta’s Parliament...

Facebook Has A Date With the US Senate Banking Committee

A few days ago Facebook released Libra, their “cryptocurrency.” Since then there has been a lot of excitement and confusion about the coin’s release....
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...
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...

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...

Tradition: SEC is Wary of Bitcoin

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The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not a big believer in Bitcoin. And it proves it again and again. Speaking at a conference,...