The market regulator in Abu Dhabi has started exploring the exciting possibilities of crafting a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency intermediaries and exchanges in the United Arab Emirates. The regulator, Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), has indicated the framework will be robust and risk-appropriate to enable it to supervise and regulate...

On January 30, 2017, Facebook issued a communication that effectively banned adverts relating to cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) on its social media pages. This move was followed by numerous concerns raised by its users regarding misleading fraudulent cryptocurrency adverts. While many users have welcomed the steps taken by...