Jerry Brito

Lloyd’s Report: Bitcoin Will Always Be Risky

Bitcoin's security risk will "never be reduced to zero", according to a report released by insurance provider Lloyd’s today.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 June 2015

Payments Veterans Discuss Bitcoin vs Apple Pay at NY Law Conference

Payments veterans waded into the bitcoin vs Apple Pay debate at a New York law conference this week.

Business  ·  23 October 2014
Law

NY Law Panel: Bitcoin Won’t Get Banking Without Compliance

The banks are often blamed for holding back bitcoin businesses, but they have their reasons, a panel finds.

Business  ·  22 October 2014
Derivatives

CFTC Acknowledges Bitcoin’s Long-Term Promise at DC Hearing

The CFTC held a meeting today to discuss bitcoin and its potential effects on US derivatives markets.

Business  ·  10 October 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin Think Tank Coin Center Launches with Star-Studded Support

Coin Center has launched to promote digital currency outreach, research and public policy activism.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2014
Exchanges

Inching Towards Bitcoin Derivatives

As the bitcoin economy matures, derivatives exchanges will emerge to satisfy commercial hedgers.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 May 2014
Regulation

How Regulators Should Approach The Bitcoin Derivatives Market

Mercatus Center scholars recommend that policymakers use a “bottom-up” approach to regulating bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 May 2014
Regulation

Whether or Not Bitcoin Needs it, Regulators are Going to Regulate

What are members of the bitcoin community trying to achieve with the bitcoin hearings today?

Policy & regulation  ·  18 November 2013