Regulations

Digital Currency

Bank of England Has ‘No Plans’ to Launch Cryptocurrency

The Bank of England has dropped plans to launch its own digital currency amid concerns about its impact on the financial system.

Markets  ·  5 January 2018
Europe

Belarus Government Cuts Taxes For Crypto Businesses

The government of Belarus has passed new statutes aimed in part at encouraging the development of companies around cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 December 2017
Digital Currency

India’s Central Bank Sounds the Alarm (Again) on Bitcoin

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a new warning on cryptocurrencies, the second time this year the central bank has done so.

Markets  ·  6 December 2017
Regulation

Australian Central Bank: Regulating Blockchain Protocols ‘Unlikely to Be Effective’

Cryptocurrencies don't pose "any pressing regulatory issues" for the Australian central bank's policies for payments.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 October 2017
Regulation

Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks

The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2017
Europe

Russia Likely to Mandate Identity Checks for Bitcoin Purchases

Russia’s deputy finance minister said this week that cryptocurrency purchasers will be required to prove their identity under forthcoming regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 June 2017