Bitcoin ETF delayed as SEC seeks further comment
Final decision on the Cboe, VanEck and SolidX Bitcoin ETF bid is now expected to be announced in February 2019.
Regulation
UK Treasury looks to regulate ‘Wild West’ crypto markets to become global centre
Report from the UK Treasury Committee says regulation of crypto could see the UK become a global centre for activity.
CFTC boosts ‘crypto-friendly’ image with new two-day event exploring digital assets
US regulator to hold two-day crypto event in Washington on regulatory and safeguarding issues, among others.
Paxos and Gemini both approved to offer dollar-linked tokens by NY regulator
Breakthrough for the digital asset community as New York regulators approve a pegged strictly 1:1 with the dollar.
SEC rejects several more Bitcoin ETF applications causing crypto price drop
SEC rejects Bitcoin ETF applications for failing to meet Exchange Act obligations causing slump in prices across Bitcoin, Ripple and Ethereum.
Major crypto exchanges join forces to create self-regulatory body
Bitstamp, bitFlyer, Bittrex and Gemini have formed the Virtual Commodity Association Working Group as a self-regulatory organisation.
Crypto exchange addresses critical KYC and AML issues with fund admin partnership
Archax partners with Custom House Global Fund Services to address KYC and AML requirements for forthcoming security token offering.
Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF bid rejected by US regulator
Bitcoin ETF proposal by crypto exchange Gemini has been rejected by the Securities and Exchange Commission in the US.
Crypto index fund adds ETF application to the growing list
Bitwise Asset Management follows VanEck and blockchain company SolidX in applying to US regulators for approval of its exchange-traded fund.
UK Parliament group recommends ‘pragmatic approach’ to crypto regulation
All-Party Parliamentary Group on FinTech puts forward suggestion for set of principles or code of conduct to act as standards in absence of crypto regulation.