| Headline |
Year |
Month |
Day |
Country |
| China PBoC bans ICOs |
2017 |
September |
4 |
China |
| Hong Kong SFC warns against ML risks in ICOs |
2017 |
September |
5 |
Hong Kong |
| Lichtenstein FMA issues ICO factsheet |
2017 |
September |
10 |
Lichtenstein |
| UK FCA warns investors against ICO risks |
2017 |
September |
12 |
UK |
| Thailand SEC warns investors against ICO risks |
2017 |
September |
14 |
Thailand |
| Gibraltar GFSC announces DLT regulatory framework |
2017 |
September |
22 |
Gibraltar |
| Japan FAS warns investors against ICO risks |
2017 |
September |
27 |
Japan |
| South Korean FSC bans ICOs |
2017 |
September |
29 |
South Korea |
| IMF analysis virtual currencies |
2017 |
September |
29 |
Global |
| Swiss FINMA issues ICO guidance |
2017 |
September |
29 |
Switzerland |
| Australian ASIC issues ICO factsheet |
2017 |
September |
30 |
Australia |
| Abu Dhabi FSRA issues ICO and virtual currencies guidance |
2017 |
October |
9 |
Abu Dhabi |
| US CFTC informs about risk of virtual currencies |
2017 |
October |
17 |
US |
| France AMF consults on ICO regulation |
2017 |
October |
26 |
France |
| Vietnam central bans bitcoin |
2017 |
October |
30 |
Vietnam |
| FSB reports on financial stability implications of AI |
2017 |
November |
1 |
Global |
| Brazil regulator warns against ICO risks |
2017 |
November |
4 |
Brazil |
| German BaFin warns against ICO risks |
2017 |
November |
9 |
Germany |
| EU ESMA warns against ICO risks |
2017 |
November |
13 |
EU |
| Dutch AFM warns against ICO risks |
2017 |
November |
13 |
Holland |
| Singapore MAS announces smart financial centre strategy |
2017 |
November |
14 |
Singapore |
| Singapore MAS issues ICO guidance |
2017 |
November |
14 |
Singapore |
| ECB will not regulate bitcoin |
2017 |
November |
22 |
EU |
| Polish KNF warns against ICO risks |
2017 |
November |
22 |
Poland |
| EU parliament adopts Fintech text |
2017 |
November |
30 |
EU |
| Belgium FSMA warns against ICO risks |
2017 |
November |
30 |
Belgium |
| Argentina regulator warns against ICO risks |
2017 |
December |
4 |
Argentina |
| Swiss Finance Minister holds second Fintech roundtable |
2017 |
December |
11 |
Switzerland |
| Italy Central Bank and CONSOB announce Sandbox |
2017 |
December |
11 |
Italy |
| US SEC issues statement on ICO and cryptocurrencies |
2017 |
December |
11 |
US |
| Mexico regulator warns against ICO risks |
2017 |
December |
13 |
Mexico |
| US FSOC reports on virtual currencies usage |
2017 |
December |
15 |
US |
| Gibraltar GFSC announces DLT regulatory principles |
2017 |
December |
15 |
Gibraltar |
| UK FCA issues statement on DLT |
2017 |
December |
15 |
UK |
| G20 to debate crypto regulation at next meeting |
2017 |
December |
17 |
Global |
| UK BoE issues statement on bitcoin and financial stability |
2017 |
December |
20 |
UK |
| Israel regulator proposes stack exchange ban for cryptocompanies |
2017 |
December |
25 |
Israel |
| Belarus President legalises crypto, ICO; tax-free transactions for 5 years |
2017 |
December |
26 |
Belarus |
| North American NASAA warns against ICO risks |
2018 |
January |
4 |
US |
| Venezuela Congress declares petro cryto currency illegal |
2018 |
January |
9 |
Venezuela |
| Swiss Federal SIF announces establishment of DLT/ICO working group |
2018 |
January |
10 |
Switzerland |
| South Korean justice ministry prepares bill to ban cryptoexchanges |
2018 |
January |
11 |
South Korea |
| Brazil CVM issues guidance for investment fund managers |
2018 |
January |
12 |
Brazil |
| US FSOC establishes working group to address cryptocurrencies |
2018 |
January |
12 |
US |
| France Minster of Economy creates digital currencies working group |
2018 |
January |
15 |
France |
| Germany Bundesbank points to regulatory arbitrage dangers |
2018 |
January |
15 |
Germany |
| Malta Authorities launch project for first legal blockchain framework |
2018 |
January |
17 |
Malta |
| EC unveils policy recommendations on blockchain |
2018 |
January |
17 |
EU |
| IOSCO issues communication on ICO concerns |
2018 |
January |
18 |
Global |
| US SEC issues letter on fund innovation and crypto holdings |
2018 |
January |
18 |
US |
| US SEC & CFTC issue joint statement on crypto |
2018 |
January |
19 |
US |
| US SEC warns lawyers against risks of advising ICOs |
2018 |
January |
22 |
US |
| South Korea FSC announces measures to allow cryptotrading |
2018 |
January |
23 |
South Korea |
| Malaysia BNM and SC caution against risks of ICOs |
2018 |
January |
23 |
Malaysia |
| Russia Ministry of Finance introduces draft crypto law |
2018 |
January |
30 |
Russia |
| EC launches the EU blockchain observatory |
2018 |
February |
1 |
EU |
| US CFTC issues subpoena to Bitfinex and Tether |
2018 |
February |
1 |
US |
| US Wyoming politicians request regulatory exemption for blockchain tokens |
2018 |
February |
1 |
US |
| EU introduces crypto AML |
2018 |
February |
1 |
EU |
| Japan FSA raides Coincheck |
2018 |
February |
2 |
Japan |
| BIS says crypto are Ponzi and environmental disaster |
2018 |
February |
6 |
Global |
| US SEC to prioritise crypto and ICOs |
2018 |
February |
7 |
US |
| US NY DSF warns crypto businesses against fraud risk |
2018 |
February |
7 |
US |
| France and Germany write to G20 about merits and risks of crypto |
2018 |
February |
9 |
France |
| Hong Kong SFC warns exchanges about ICO compliance to securities laws |
2018 |
February |
9 |
Hong Kong |
| Gibraltar anticipates details of DLT regulation |
2018 |
February |
9 |
Gibraltar |
| US CFTC warns against pump and dump schemes in crypto |
2018 |
February |
15 |
US |
| BCBS issues final sound practice fintech paper |
2018 |
February |
19 |
Global |
| BCBS says bitcoin not money and warns against ML risks |
2018 |
February |
19 |
Global |
| Spanish CNMV says no registered ICO to date |
2018 |
February |
20 |
Spain |
| Hong Kong SFC warns against risks in ICOs |
2018 |
February |
20 |
Hong Kong |
| Japan FSA has no intention to curb crypto industry |
2018 |
February |
22 |
Japan |
| France AMF issues summary of ICO consultation responses |
2018 |
February |
22 |
France |
| Belgian FSMA warns against risks in crypto exchanges |
2018 |
February |
22 |
Belgium |
| UK Treasury Committee launches inquiry into digital currencies and DLT |
2018 |
February |
22 |
UK |
| Malaysia BNM issues AML and CTF policy for crypto |
2018 |
February |
26 |
Malaysia |
| EU stands ready to regulate crypto if risks not tackled globally |
2018 |
February |
26 |
EU |
| US SEC sent subpoenas to dozen of ICO promoters |
2018 |
February |
28 |
US |
| Canadian consumers agency does not consider cryptocurrencies as legal tender |
2018 |
March |
2 |
Canada |
| Russian officials propose lighter ICO regulation |
2018 |
March |
2 |
Russia |
| UK BoE says cryptocurrencies are failing as money |
2018 |
March |
2 |
UK |
| US SEC issues statement regarding unlawful exchanges |
2018 |
March |
9 |
US |
| EU EBA prefers banning banks from holding crypto than to regulate crypto |
2018 |
March |
9 |
EU |
| EC issues Fintech action plan |
2018 |
March |
10 |
EU |
| South Korea FSC develops plan allowing ICOs |
2018 |
March |
12 |
South Korea |
| G20 set to request stronger AML monitoring for crypto |
2018 |
March |
13 |
Global |
| FATF supports Fintech provided in line with AML / CTF requirements |
2018 |
March |
13 |
Global |
| BIS analyses potential implications of central bank digital money |
2018 |
March |
13 |
Global |
| FSB says cryptoassets do not pose systemic risk to financial stability |
2018 |
March |
13 |
Global |
| US Congress issues economic report constructive re crypto |
2018 |
March |
13 |
US |
| US Congress holds hearings on cryptocurrencies |
2018 |
March |
14 |
US |
| IMF warns against AML and CTF risks raised by cryptocurrencies |
2018 |
March |
14 |
Global |
| US CFTC rules cryptocurrencies are commodities |
2018 |
March |
15 |
US |
| France AMF announces new regulatory framework for ICOs |
2018 |
March |
16 |
France |
| UK Authorities establish crypto / blockchain Task Force |
2018 |
March |
18 |
UK |
| G20 acknowledges benefits of DLT but warns against conduct risks |
2018 |
March |
20 |
Global |
| OECD says work is needed to address tax treatment of crypto |
2018 |
March |
20 |
Global |
| Israel ISA publishes interim report on crypto |
2018 |
March |
20 |
Israel |
| Irish department of Finance crypto and DLT discussion paper |
2018 |
March |
23 |
Ireland |
| Lichtenstein announces working to provide legal certainty on DLT and crypto |
2018 |
March |
26 |
Lichtenstein |
| India RBI bans dealing in virtual currencies VCs |
2018 |
March |
26 |
India |
| Kazakstan national bank mulls banning crypto trading and mining |
2018 |
March |
31 |
Kazakhstan |
| UK FCA says ICO-related services would need an authorisation |
2018 |
April |
6 |
UK |
| India RBI bans cryptocurrencies trades |
2018 |
April |
6 |
India |
| 22 EU countries establish the European Blockchain Partnership |
2018 |
April |
10 |
EU |
| Malta MFSA consults on the (DLT asset) Financial Instrument test |
2018 |
April |
13 |
Malta |
| IMF supportive of crypto |
2018 |
April |
17 |
Global |
| India RBI bans traders from using banks to trade crypto |
2018 |
April |
19 |
India |
| EU Parliament strengthens KYC for virtual currencies |
2018 |
April |
20 |
EU |
| Iran central bank bans crypto transactions |
2018 |
April |
22 |
Iran |
| Swiss blockchain taskforce issues recommendations |
2018 |
April |
30 |
Switzerland |
| EU Parliament passes resolution to support DLT / Blockchain |
2018 |
May |
18 |
EU |
| SEC declares all ICOs are securities; bitcoin not |
2018 |
June |
9 |
US |
| Thailand SEC proposes cryptoregulation |
2018 |
June |
9 |
Thailand |
| Canadian dep. of Finance drafts crypto KYC / AML |
2018 |
June |
9 |
Canada |
| Canada CSA issues token offering notice |
2018 |
June |
11 |
Canada |
| US SEC declares Ether is not a security |
2018 |
June |
13 |
US |
| BIS says cryptopolicy response to prevent abuses while allow experiments |
2018 |
June |
17 |
Global |
| Swiss FINMA updates video and online identification |
2018 |
June |
17 |
Switzerland |
| Norway Central Bank analysing possible national cryptocurrency |
2018 |
June |
20 |
Norway |
| Swiss SNB not interested in blockchain currency |
2018 |
June |
22 |
Switzerland |
| Swiss SBA to work on bank accounts opening for cryptocompanies |
2018 |
June |
27 |
Switzerland |
| US FBI has 130 cryptocurrencies-related investigations |
2018 |
June |
27 |
US |
| South Korea FSC approved revised crypto AML guidelines |
2018 |
June |
27 |
South Korea |
| Malta MFSA approves three blockchain bills |
2018 |
June |
27 |
Malta |
| UK PRA sends crypto 'Dear CEO letter' to supervised banks |
2018 |
June |
28 |
UK |
| EU Parliament issues balanced cryptocurrencies report |
2018 |
July |
2 |
EU |
| EU EBA reports on Fintech risks and opportunities for banks |
2018 |
July |
3 |
EU |
| UK FCA provides sandbox details and announces global sandbox |
2018 |
July |
3 |
UK |
| Malta Parliament approves three blockchain bills |
2018 |
July |
4 |
Malta |
| South Korea government legitimises blockchain industry |
2018 |
July |
5 |
South Korea |
| South Korea mulls regulation of country's crypto industry |
2018 |
July |
11 |
South Korea |
| Swiss FINMA defines small banks regime |
2018 |
July |
13 |
Switzerland |
| Malta MSE to cooperate with digital exchange OKEx |
2018 |
July |
15 |
Malta |
| US CFTC warns against ICO risks |
2018 |
July |
16 |
US |
| FSB defines metrics to monitor crypto-assets markets |
2018 |
July |
16 |
Global |
| Hong Kong HKMA launches trade finance blockchain platform with 7 banks |
2018 |
July |
17 |
Hong Kong |
| Swiss FINMA revises AML to address FATF concerns |
2018 |
July |
18 |
Switzerland |
| US Congress holds hearings on cryptocurrencies |
2018 |
July |
18 |
US |
| UK BoE open to hook up payment system with Fintech / blockchain |
2018 |
July |
23 |
UK |
| G20 hands-off approach to crypto to continue |
2018 |
July |
23 |
Global |
| Canada Central Bank analysis introduction of digital currency |
2018 |
July |
27 |
Canada |
| Dutch Central Bank will not ban cryptocurrencies |
2018 |
August |
4 |
Holland |
| Germany Stuttgart Exchange unveils plans to develop ICO platform |
2018 |
August |
5 |
Germany |
| UK FCA has launched the global sandbox |
2018 |
August |
7 |
UK |
| World Bank to issue the first DLT-based bond |
2018 |
August |
9 |
Global |
| Jamaica Stock Exchange to develop digital trading facility |
2018 |
August |
15 |
Jamaica |
| Swiss SIF to consult on potential adaptations to legal set-up following DLT |
2018 |
August |
21 |
Switzerland |
| Singapore MAS and SGX to offer cryptosecurities and currencies |
2018 |
August |
24 |
Singapore |
| Swiss FINMA opens consultation on Fintech license |
2018 |
August |
28 |
Switzerland |
| Lichtenstein opens consultation on DLT law |
2018 |
August |
28 |
Lichtenstein |
| Despite clamping down on crypto, China invests heavily on blockchain |
2018 |
September |
4 |
China |
| EU report calls for common cryptocurrencies rules |
2018 |
September |
5 |
EU |
| Uzbekistan legalises cryptocurrencies trading |
2018 |
September |
7 |
Uzbekistan |
| EU ECOFIN denounces lack of uniform cryptoregulation in the EU |
2018 |
September |
7 |
EU |
| Australian ASIC to monitor exchanges and ICO under market rules |
2018 |
September |
8 |
Australia |
| South Korea FSS proposes better international crypto cooperation |
2018 |
September |
13 |
South Korea |
| France Finance minister confirms desire to develop cryptonation |
2018 |
September |
13 |
France |
| France AMF issues ICO questionnaire |
2018 |
September |
14 |
France |
| EC Vice-president says crypto assets are here to stay |
2018 |
September |
14 |
EU |
| EU ECB rules out plans to issue digital currency |
2018 |
September |
17 |
EU |
| FATF works ahead to establish global crypto AML standards |
2018 |
September |
19 |
Global |
| BCBS to work further on bank's exposure to cryptoassets |
2018 |
September |
20 |
Global |
| UK Treasury calls for consumers protection crypto rules |
2018 |
September |
23 |
UK |
| Brazil CVN |
2018 |
September |
23 |
Brazil |
| Australia ASIC stops several ICOs |
2018 |
September |
25 |
Australia |
| US Congress asks SEC to clarify cryptoregulation |
2018 |
September |
28 |
US |
| Japan JFSA hosts roundtable on cryptoassets supervisory oversight |
2018 |
September |
28 |
Japan |
| First German court: BTC is not a financial instrument |
2018 |
October |
14 |
Germany |
| EU passes resolution DLT and Blockchain |
2018 |
October |
4 |
EU |
| UAE plans to introduce ICO for capital markets |
2018 |
October |
9 |
UAE |
| FSB Report assessing primary crypto risks |
2018 |
October |
10 |
Global |
| Japan AML regulation for online financial institutions |
2018 |
October |
10 |
Japan |
| Swiss Regulatory treatment of crypto-assets at banks |
2018 |
October |
15 |
Switzerland |
| Swiss 3rd Fintech Roundtable of the Federal Dep. of Finance |
2018 |
October |
15 |
Switzerland |
| Dutch paves the way for extending current law to crypto |
2018 |
October |
16 |
Holland |
| EU Blockchain and GDPR: Rule-of-thumb principles |
2018 |
October |
16 |
EU |
| SFC mulling crypto-exchange regulation |
2018 |
October |
16 |
Hong Kong |
| G7 Best practices for managing cyber risk |
2018 |
October |
17 |
G7 |
| SEC Further enforcements against ICOs |
2018 |
October |
17 |
US |
| SEC Launches portal to engage with blockchain firms |
2018 |
October |
18 |
US |
| FATF Changes to recommendations to cover crypto and ICOs |
2018 |
October |
19 |
Global |
| SFC proposes amendments to AML Guideline |
2018 |
October |
22 |
Hong Kong |
| Financial Stability Board to start DLT project |
2018 |
October |
22 |
Global |
| No dedicated crypto law in Hong Kong (proposal HKEX) |
2018 |
October |
22 |
Hong Kong |
| Thailand’s BOT blockchain-based bond project |
2018 |
October |
22 |
Thailand |
| China Draft regulation for blockchain startups |
2018 |
October |
22 |
China |
| US Extraterritoriality, Crypto version |
2018 |
October |
24 |
US |
| JFSA grants self-regulatory authority to crypto-industry |
2018 |
October |
24 |
Japan |
| Stronger cybersecurity policies in Philippines |
2018 |
October |
24 |
Philippines |
| ESMA to clarify MIFID applicability to crypto-assets |
2018 |
October |
26 |
EU |
| Sweden's central bank prepares for e-krona |
2018 |
October |
26 |
Sweden |
| China BTC permitted by law |
2018 |
October |
26 |
China |
| UK Regulatory Crypto-asset Task Force sets UK approach |
2018 |
October |
29 |
UK |
| Malta’s crypto / blockchain legal framework in force |
2018 |
October |
30 |
Malta |
| SEC sees its approach as providing an intern. template |
2018 |
November |
2 |
US |
| IMF’s FSAP in Switzerland focuses first time on Crypto |
2018 |
November |
2 |
Global |
| HKEX Blockchain Prototype for Trade Settlement |
2018 |
November |
1 |
Hong Kong |
| HKMA Blockchain-based Trade Finance Platform |
2018 |
November |
1 |
Hong Kong |
| SFC regulatory approach targets investors protection |
2018 |
November |
2 |
Hong Kong |
| First SEC enforcement action on token trading platform |
2018 |
November |
8 |
US |
| SEC expands cryptocurrency crackdown |
2018 |
November |
1 |
US |
| New Zealand bans three cryptoexchanges |
2018 |
November |
2 |
New Zealand |
| Brasil consults on crypto tax law |
2018 |
November |
2 |
Brazil |
| Malaysia to regulate ICO in 2019 |
2018 |
November |
2 |
Malaysia |
| Mauritius consults on custodian services |
2018 |
November |
3 |
Mauritius |
| SEC to issue ICO guidance |
2018 |
November |
5 |
US |
| Taiwan gets tougher on cryptotransactions (AML) |
2018 |
November |
5 |
Taiwan |
| China clamps down on airdrops |
2018 |
November |
5 |
China |
| French PACTE Law to enter into force in Spring 2019 |
2018 |
November |
5 |
France |
| Thailand fights tax evasion through blockchain |
2018 |
November |
6 |
Thailand |
| France lowers crypto tax to non-real estate assets level |
2018 |
November |
7 |
France |
| Korea to decide whether to repeal ICO ban |
2018 |
November |
8 |
South Korea |
| Italian CONSOB blocks Italian-written foreign ICO |
2018 |
November |
9 |
Italy |
| Thailand’s SEC to allow first ICO |
2018 |
November |
9 |
Thailand |
| BaFin shuts down cryptocurrency exchange |
2018 |
November |
12 |
Germany |
| Korean exchange shuts down under gov. pressure |
2018 |
November |
12 |
South Korea |
| Singapore Exchange backs STO platform |
2018 |
November |
13 |
Singapore |
| MAS promotes responsible use of AI & data analytics |
2018 |
November |
13 |
Singapore |
| IMF backs central banks issuing digital currency |
2018 |
November |
13 |
Global |
| IMF to continue its attention to blockchain and crypto |
2018 |
November |
13 |
Global |
| EC to conclude on EU-wide cryptoregulation by year-end |
2018 |
November |
13 |
EU |
| MAS & SGX developed DvP interblockchain capability |
2018 |
November |
14 |
Singapore |
| MAS consults on the creation of a sandbox express |
2018 |
November |
14 |
Singapore |
| AMF issued analysis of trends of ICOs |
2018 |
November |
14 |
France |
| SEC Statement on Digital Asset Securities issuance & trading |
2018 |
November |
16 |
US |
| Two ICOs settle with SEC and register token as securities |
2018 |
November |
16 |
US |
| New York Regulators Grant Crypto License to NYDIG |
2018 |
November |
16 |
US |
| Japan FSA to introduce crypto wallet regulation |
2018 |
November |
19 |
Japan |
| DoJ calls for cooperation to prevent criminal abuse |
2018 |
November |
20 |
US |
| Singapore MAS includes crypto in payment regulation |
2018 |
November |
20 |
Singapore |
| Singapore SGX issues rules for listed firms issuing ICOs |
2018 |
November |
20 |
Singapore |
| Unfavorable Swiss Code of Obligations article avoided |
2018 |
November |
22 |
Switzerland |
| Italian CONSOB orders against three unauthorized firms |
2018 |
November |
22 |
Italy |
| Businesses can pay taxes in bitcoin in Ohio |
2018 |
November |
26 |
US |
| UK-FCA investigations have increased in 2018 |
2018 |
November |
27 |
UK |
| SEC: no crypto ETF if no adequate custody solution |
2018 |
November |
27 |
US |
| US Treasury adds crypto addresses to sanctions list |
2018 |
November |
28 |
US |
| G20 reiterates pledge to regulate AML for crypto |
2018 |
December |
1 |
Global |
| FATF reiterates updating crypto AML guidance by June ‘19 |
2018 |
December |
1 |
Global |
| Swiss Fintech license (up to 100CHFm) as of 1 Jan |
2018 |
December |
3 |
Switzerland |
| Japan to regulate ICOs by adapting existing laws |
2018 |
December |
3 |
Japan |
| Switzerland to regulate blockchain by adapting existing laws |
2018 |
December |
4 |
Switzerland |
| Beijing deems STOs illegal; unclarity in other regions |
2018 |
December |
5 |
China |
| South Africa provides regulatory certainty to crypto |
2018 |
December |
6 |
South Africa |
| US to promote cryptomarkets while mitigating risks |
2018 |
December |
7 |
US |
| USA: opposition over SEC crypto jurisdiction in Ohio |
2018 |
December |
7 |
US |
| Malaysia clarifies cryptocurrency regulation |
2018 |
December |
7 |
Malaysia |
| Chile making progress on cryptoregulation |
2018 |
December |
8 |
Chile |
| France issues accounting treatment of ICO and tokens |
2018 |
December |
10 |
France |
| France legalises transfer of securities on blockchain |
2018 |
December |
11 |
France |
| SEC supports ICOs and confirms setting up a FinHub |
2018 |
December |
11 |
US |
| Spain to introduce crypto regulation |
2018 |
December |
11 |
Spain |
| Holland proposes extending EU banking law to crypto |
2018 |
December |
13 |
Holland |
| French MPs proposals for Cryptonation France |
2018 |
December |
13 |
France |
| Swiss Federal Council issues report on DLT regulation |
2018 |
December |
14 |
Switzerland |
| FINMA rounds-off Fintech license with AML requirements |
2018 |
December |
14 |
Switzerland |
| Bahrain to rule digital asset and crypto industry |
2018 |
December |
14 |
Bahrain |
| Hong Kong SFC to limit investment funds to institutionals |
2018 |
December |
17 |
Hong Kong |
| Italy CONSOB suspends STOs for unauthorised distribution |
2018 |
December |
17 |
Italy |
| Japan FSA outlines new crypto regulation |
2018 |
December |
17 |
Japan |
| France rejects cryptofriendly tax regime |
2018 |
December |
18 |
France |
| Israeli officials consult on priorities to catch-up on crypto |
2018 |
December |
19 |
Israel |
| US Congress looks to exclude cryptos from securities |
2018 |
December |
21 |
US |
| UAE completes regulation & work with Dubai / Abu Dhabi |
2018 |
December |
21 |
UAE |