Policy

Regulation

Former FDIC Chair: Bitcoin Policies Shouldn’t ‘Feed the Frenzy’

Sheila Bair, ex-chair of FDIC, argued that bitcoin shouldn't be banned. Instead, policies should be in place to protect investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 December 2017
Regulation

Gibraltar Bill Passage Paves Way for Blockchain Regulations

Lawmakers in Gibraltar approved a piece of legislation last week that fits into the government's broader plans for blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 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
News

G20 Should Create Central Bank Blockchain Consortium, Report Says

A new report sheds light on how the G20 economic forum could move to harness the benefits of blockchain technology.

Markets  ·  20 March 2017
News

White House Fuels Growing Blockchain Interest on Capitol Hill

Blockchain interest and awareness are increasing on Capitol Hill, spurred by a series of recent high-profile events.

Markets  ·  13 June 2016
Regulation

Banking Trade Group BAFT Seeks Bigger Role in Blockchain Policy

BAFT's newly launched Innovation Council makes serving its members blockchain needs a top priority, and that won't likely change anytime soon.

Markets  ·  8 June 2016
Regulation

US Congress Reps Receive Blockchain Briefing at Capitol Hill Event

More than 15 members of Congress met with representatives of the blockchain technology industry this week in Washington, DC.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 May 2016
Exchanges

Coinbase Joins Facebook and Uber in Internet Lobbying Group

Coinbase has become the first bitcoin company to join the Internet Association (IA), a Washington, DC-based public policy group.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2015
Regulation

Coin Center Unveils Bitcoin-Focused Public Policy Website

Non-profit advocacy group Coin Center has launched its website with a focus on public policy issues related to cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  6 January 2015
Regulation

Could Bitcoin Become a Policy Issue for US Congress?

Bitcoin in the eyes of US Congress members is vastly different. When might they create policy around it?

Policy & regulation  ·  25 October 2014
FinCEN

FinCEN Sends Warning Letters to Unregistered Bitcoin Businesses

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has warned bitcoin-related businesses that they must comply with federal money transmission laws.

Markets  ·  19 December 2013
Exchanges

Bitcoin Awareness Grows in South Korea After Central Bank U-turn

Although China's central bank caused a stir yesterday, the Bank of Korea (BOK) issued statements of caution and optimism.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 December 2013
Regulation

New York state is considering issuing ‘BitLicenses’ to bitcoin businesses

New York's financial regulator will hold a hearing on virtual currency and consider a specific license for bitcoin businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 November 2013