Bitcoin Hearings

European Parliament Holds Hearing on Digital Currency Regulation

A European Parliament committee held a public hearing into virtual currencies this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 January 2016

Congressional Hearing Explores Costs, Benefits of Small Business Bitcoin Use

A US Congressional committee discussed the potential impact of digital currencies on small businesses on 2nd April.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 April 2014
Regulation

Community Debates What’s Next After New York Hearings

New York's hearings this week were a precursor to Bitlicense regulation. So what should happen next?

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2014
Coinbase

Bitcoin Hearings Day 2: Bitcoin Businesses Court Regulation in NY

Day two of New York's bitcoin hearings saw the emergence of a loose consensus of regulatory goals.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2014
Regulation

Everything You Need to Know About the New York Hearing on Bitcoin

Find out the key information about this week's hearings on bitcoin in New York.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin Hearings Day 1: Bitcoin Hits ‘Tipping Point’ with New York Regulators

New York regulators announced upcoming bitcoin regulation in 2014, but what that will entail is still up for debate.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2014
Regulation

Witness List Revealed for New York Virtual Currency Hearings

The NYDFS has announced the witness list for its upcoming hearings on virtual currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 January 2014
Regulation

New York State Department of Financial Services Announces Bitcoin Hearings

The New York State Department of Financial Services will hold public hearings into digital currencies on 28-29th January.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 January 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin Faces Regulatory Push in Senate Banking Committee Hearing

Yesterday's banking subcommittee hearing in the Senate included many suggestions that bitcoin should be regulated.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 November 2013
Regulation

Bitcoin Could be Regulated as a Commodity, Senate Banking Hearing Advised

Speakers suggested that bitcoin could be regulated as a commodity at a Senate Banking hearing today.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 November 2013
Regulation

US Senate Hearing: Present and Future Impact of Virtual Currency

The Present and Future Impact of Virtual Currency hearing will take place today at the US Senate.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 November 2013
Exchanges

Bitcoin Price Skyrockets as Senate Hearing Concludes

Bitcoin surpasses Western Union in daily transaction volume as the price reaches a new all time high.

Markets  ·  19 November 2013
Regulation

Senate Bitcoin Hearing Discusses Legitimacy and Challenges of Virtual Currencies

Don't bother running from regulation, said an agency director – because in the long term, there's nowhere to hide.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 November 2013
Regulation

Bitcoin Foundation Plays Down Silk Road Connection at Senate Hearing

Participants will reveal differing opinions on anonymity and Silk Road at a key Senate bitcoin hearing on Monday.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 November 2013
Regulation

Federal Agency Responses Reveal US Government Attitudes to Bitcoin

The US Senate committee has revealed the responses it received to its previous requests for information on virtual currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 November 2013