Policy & regulation

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Has a Nonviolent Security Model

The dollar and its fiat family cannot say the same.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 May 2021
Binance

Colombia’s Crypto Use Soars, and Local Regulators Step In

The Colombian government is implementing new anti-money laundering laws with local exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 April 2021
China

China Is Opting Out of US-Run Financial System

If the U.S. government doesn’t lead financial innovation, China will leapfrog it and control the world’s emerging monetary infrastructure.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 April 2021
China

What China’s Blockchain Services Network Means for the World

While China invests heavily in blockchain technology, President Biden failed to mention the topic in his recent State of the Union.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 April 2021
Newsletters

The Node: Bring on the Bitcoin ETFs

Liquidity concerns in bitcoin markets are overblown. They're not a reason to reject bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 April 2021
Turkey

State of Crypto: Congress Takes One Step Closer to Regulatory Clarity

A bipartisan bill addressing cryptocurrencies made it through the House of Representatives. Next up: the Senate.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 April 2021
Bitcoin

Time Is Running Out to Win the Blockchain Race

Tech and financial services companies might think they have plenty of time to develop a "blockchain strategy." If history is a guide, they don't, says EY's blockchain leader.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 April 2021
Opinion

Self-Sovereign Identity, Five Years On

Five years ago, Christopher Allen wrote about "self-sovereign identity," a key principle for crypto and the web 3.0 community. Here he reflects on its impact.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 April 2021
Turkey

Turkey’s Central Bank Head Says Crypto Regs Coming, Denies Total Ban Ahead

The head of Turkey’s central bank ruled out a total ban of cryptocurrencies and said a wide range of crypto regulations is coming within two weeks, Trade Moneta reported.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 April 2021
South Korea

South Korea’s Top Financial Regulator Suggests All Crypto Exchanges Could Be Shut Down

Eun Sung-soo, head of South Korea's chief financial services regulator, said no crypto exchange had applied for its VASP license.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 April 2021
Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC Begins Official Review of Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF Application

The U.S. regulator is now weighing three different bitcoin ETF bids.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 April 2021
Bitcoin

The Future of Money Is Unbundled

Money's three social functions – storing value, exchanging it and providing a unit of account – are unraveling, with dramatic implications, says EYQ's Insights Director.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 April 2021
Ethereum

State Lawmaker Explains Wyoming’s Newly Passed DAO LLC Law

Wyoming DAO LLCs have to be domiciled in the state, which could be a point of confusion for denizens of the decentralized web.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 April 2021
Bitcoin

Chinese Crypto Miners Face Unstable Regulatory Environment

Tightening regulations have unnerved some crypto miners in China.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 April 2021
CBDCs

CBDCs and Stablecoins: The Regulatory Battle to Come

As central bank digital currencies do battle with stablecoins, dollar-backed projects will have to work hard to ensure independence.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 April 2021