Parliament

South Korean Parliament Discusses Crypto Bills for First Time

The South Korean parliament has begun discussing a number of bills specifically addressing crypto.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 June 2021

UK Lawmakers May Probe Facebook Libra Over Privacy, Fraud

A parliamentary committee worries about Facebook holding financial details on its potentially billions of Libra users.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 July 2019
Europe

Blockchain-Friendly UK Lawmaker Calls for Crypto Tax Payments

British politician Eddie Hughes has proposed allowing local taxes and bills to be paid with cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 2018
Regulation

Singapore Lawmakers Question Prime Minister Over Crypto Regulation

Members of Singapore's parliament have asked if the government will reconsider the country's stance on cryptocurrency regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2018
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
News

Live Blog: UK Parliament Holds Hearing on Blockchain

A UK House of Lords committee is holding a hearing on blockchain this afternoon.

Markets  ·  19 July 2016
Europe

UK Parliament Hearing to Highlight Government Blockchain Applications

A UK House of Lords committee will meet next week to hear testimony from academics and representatives of the blockchain industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 July 2016