Cryptocurrency Regulations

Regulation

Crypto Startups Don’t Need Sandboxes, They Need Greenhouses

"Sandbox" is a bad term to describe these regulatory programs, under which financial technology solutions can be safely seeded, fed, and controlled.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2018
Japan

Japan’s Finance Minister Balks at Changing Crypto Tax Rules

Japan's top financial official is cautious about the idea of his nation changing how it taxes gains from cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  27 June 2018
Russia

Putin: Russia Should Explore Blockchain to Avoid Finance ‘Limitations’

Russian president Vladimir Putin is still skeptical about cryptocurrencies, he said Thursday.

Markets  ·  7 June 2018
Regulation

Iran Said to Bar Banks from Bitcoin Market

The Central Bank of Iran is the latest national bank to sound the alarm on the cryptocurrencies, fearing of its misuse in money laundering and fraud.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 April 2018
Exchanges

UK Government Minister Calls for ‘Proportionate’ Crypto Rules

John Glen, the U.K. minister who oversees the financial sector, says regulation could lead to "a stable, flourishing" crypto exchange in London.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2018
Bitcoin

Ex-IMF Economist: Bitcoin Could Drop to $100 in the Next Decade

Economist Kenneth Rogoff said Tuesday that he expects bitcoin's price will decrease by 2028.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2018