Legislation

Europe

ICOs in the EU: How Will the ‘Slow Giant’ Regulate Tokens?

A legal expert shines a light on how ICOs might be regulated in the European Union, proposing next steps and potential challenges ahead.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2017
Regulation

Delaware House Passes Historic Blockchain Regulation

Historic legislation has been passed by the state of Delaware, that would make explicit the right of corporations to trade stocks on a blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 July 2017
Regulation

Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill Forming Blockchain Task Force

Lawmakers in Illinois have passed a bill to create an intergovernmental working group that will study public sector applications of blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 June 2017
Regulation

Delaware Blockchain Stock Bill Likely to Advance in House Vote Today

The US state of Delaware is today expected to vote on a bill that would recognize stock recorded on a blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 June 2017
Smart Contracts

Are Smart Contracts Smart? A Critical Look at Basic Blockchain Questions

A lawyer breaks down the existing legislation that determines whether smart contracts are smart, legally binding or a even contract at all.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2017
Regulation

Forfeit Your Bitcoin? Congressional Bill Draws Fire Over Border Check Rules

A group of influential US senators want to see digital currency holdings declared at the border – and advocates of the tech are pushing back.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 June 2017
Legal

Vermont Approves Blockchain Impact Study

The governor of Vermont has signed a bill that mandates a study on how blockchain tech will impact the state.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2017
Regulation

Delaware Blockchain Stock Bill Advances Ahead of Major Deadline

Delaware has moved a step closer toward enshrining recognition of blockchain-based stocks in state law.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2017
Legal

Nevada Becomes First US State to Ban Blockchain Taxes

Nevada has become the first state to ban local governments from taxing blockchain use.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 June 2017
Regulation

US House Committee to Hold Virtual Currency Hearing

The US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on virtual currencies this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 June 2017
Regulation

Nevada Lawmakers Send Blockchain Tax Bill to Governor’s Desk

Legislators in Nevada completed work on a bill to block the taxation of blockchain use.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 June 2017
Regulation

Senators Call for Digital Currency Oversight in Anti-Money Laundering Bill

A pair of US senators have filed a new anti-money laundering bill aimed at beefing up oversight of digital currency activities.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 May 2017
Regulation

Russia’s Central Bank is Writing a New Bitcoin Law

Russia's central bank is preparing new legislation focused on bitcoin and other digital currencies, reports say.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 May 2017
Regulation

US Congress to Announce Study on Virtual Currency Link to Terrorism Today

A US Congressional subcommittee is developing a bill to study the use of digital currencies by terrorists, CoinDesk has learned.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 May 2017
Regulation

Vermont Lawmakers Eye Jobs, Tax Revenue in Blockchain Push

Vermont is close to approving a study of how blockchain could help the state attract jobs – and the tax revenue that comes with them.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 May 2017