Houman Shadab

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
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

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