Legislation

Regulation

Gibraltar Publishes Draft Regulations for Blockchain Startups

Gibraltar has published a draft of its upcoming regulatory framework for distributed ledger technology (DLT).

Policy & regulation  ·  13 October 2017
Europe

Ukraine to Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges Under Proposed Law

A cryptocurrency bill has been submitted to Ukraine's national legislature, setting the stage for new regulations in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 October 2017
Europe

Russia Likely to Ban Bitcoin Payments, Deputy Finance Minister Says

Russia's cryptocurrency bill is expected to be completed by October, according to a senior government official.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2017
Security

$700 Billion Senate Defense Bill Calls for Blockchain Cybersecurity Study

A major defense spending bill passed by the US Senate yesterday calls for a blockchain study, public records show.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 September 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin ‘Double Taxation’ Relief Bill Introduced in Australia

Australia has introduced a new bill that, if passed, would end the country's bitcoin "double taxation" issue.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2017
Regulation

Russian Minister: It’s ‘Impossible’ to Ignore Cryptocurrencies

A minister in Russia's government said this week that cryptocurrencies and blockchain are "impossible to ignore."

Markets  ·  13 September 2017
Europe

Russia Could Pass Cryptocurrency Law This Year, Senior Lawmaker Says

Russia may have a finalized cryptocurrency trading bill by the end of the summer, according to a senior lawmaker.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 September 2017
Regulation

Vietnam Is Preparing to Legally Recognize Bitcoin

Vietnam's prime minister has approved a plan that could see the country formally recognize bitcoin as a form of payment, reports say.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 August 2017
Regulation

Congressional Group Pushes for Blockchain Security Standards

Members of Congress are advancing research into blockchain security standards, according to a new podcast.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 August 2017
Regulation

A Bitcoin Law for Every State? Interest and Animosity Greet Model US Regulation

A bill for unifying state legislators around virtual currency rules is seeing both interest and hostility, each from unexpected parties.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 August 2017
Europe

Bitcoin Bill Delayed as Russian Lawmakers Seek ‘Optimal Solution’

A working group within Russia's state legislature is further delaying work on a cryptocurrency legalization bill.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 August 2017
Regulation

Lawmakers Want to See Bitcoin Become an Official Currency in Australia

Two Australian lawmakers have formed a parliamentary group to push government to better accommodate cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2017
Regulation

Controversial US Sanctions Bill Calls for Cryptocurrency Research

A foreign sanctions bill signed into law by President Donald Trump included a little-noticed provision on cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 August 2017
Exchanges

Washington’s New Cryptocurrency Exchange Rules Are Now in Effect

New regulations that apply money transmitter laws to cryptocurrency exchanges have gone into effect in the U.S. state of Washington.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 July 2017
Regulation

New Hampshire’s Bitcoin MSB Exemption Law Takes Effect Next Week

A regulatory exemption for digital currency traders in New Hampshire is set to take effect next week.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2017