Nasdaq drops crypto plans due to US regulation
Nasdaq has pulled out of hopes for a crypto custody service, which was due to go ahead later this year, according to CEO Adena Friedman today.
New Zealand wants ‘increased vigilance’ not regulation
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has said today that crypto requires "increased vigilance", while it watches how other countries manage regulation of the space.
KuCoin to introduce mandatory KYC next month
The KuCoin exchange is bringing in added compulsory know-your-customer (KYC) rules for its client base from next month, 15 July.
US tackles child exploitation with new taskforce
US law enforcement agencies have set up a Darknet Marketplace and Digital Currency Crimes Task Force to tackle “cryptocurrency-enabled crimes”.
a16z sets up office in London, joins US exodus
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) will open its first office outside of the US later this year, adding to the growing number of American firms choosing to move outside of the country as the SEC clamps down.