AML

Regulation

SWIFT: Bitcoin Regulation in the EU Won’t Happen Soon

The European Union (EU) is years away from implementing a consistent framework for cryptocurrency regulation, according to a new report by SWIFT.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 November 2015
Regulation

How Can Bitcoin Businesses Bridge the Gap With Insurers?

Drinker Biddle & Reath's Charles Cowan looks at why insurance companies have so far hesitated to work with bitcoin companies.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2015
Elliptic

Elliptic Launches Bitcoin Blockchain Visualization Tool

Bitcoin startup Elliptic has announced a new transaction visualization tool that draws connections between several dark markets and exchanges.

Business  ·  18 June 2015
Regulation

Financial Watchdog Rethinks AML Guidance for Banks and Bitcoin

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has taken note of the issues hindering partnerships between bitcoin businesses and banks.

Markets  ·  30 March 2015
Regulation

Isle of Man Introduces Regulation for Bitcoin Businesses

Digital currency businesses will have to comply with the Isle of Man's anti-money-laundering laws from 1st April.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2015
Regulation

Policy Experts Talk Transparency in Bitcoin at Foreign Affairs Event

Foreign Affairs hosted an event to discuss the issues around trust where cryptocurrency is involved in global banking, payments and identity.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 February 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin’s AML/CTF Regulatory Creep Means Time for Specific Industry Regulation

Digital currencies are innovations that deserve better than regulation under existing financial rules, writes regulation consultant Peter Oakes.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 November 2014
Venture Capital

Vogogo Raises $8.5 Million to Boost Bitcoin Exchange Security

Risk management specialist Vogogo has raised $8.5m to expand its bitcoin industry offering to new global markets.

Business  ·  7 August 2014
Crime

Financial Watchdog FATF Examines Risks of Digital Currencies

The Financial Action Task Force has published a paper examining the money-laundering and terrorist-financing potential of cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 June 2014