Regulation


Markets

German Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Must Be Regulated On a Global Scale

A director of Germany's central bank said at an event that cryptocurrencies must be regulated at a global scale, not just on a national level.

Germany

Markets

Lithuania's Central Bank Unveils Blockchain Startup Sandbox

The central bank of Lithuania has launched a new regulatory "sandbox" for startups working with blockchain.

Lith

Markets

South Korean Cryptocurrency Investors Face Fines for Anonymous Accounts

South Korean authorities have reportedly said that cryptocurrency investors must attach their IDs to anonymous virtual accounts or face penalties.

south korea

Markets

Indonesia Central Bank: Cryptocurrency Payments 'Not Legitimate'

Bank Indonesia has warned that cryptocurrencies may not be used for payments in the country.

Bank Indonesia

Markets

Blockchain and the Rise of Transaction Technology

Governments are centers of trust – so why would they make the leap to blockchains as a way to extend that already vital service?

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Markets

Korea's Crypto Crackdown Talk Draws Backlash From Users and Politicians

South Korea's citizens reacted angrily to a proposed ban on cryptocurrency exchanges, with politicians and residents alike condemning the move.

Skorea

Markets

China's Internet Finance Association Warns on 'Initial Miner Offerings'

The National Internet Association of China warned against "initial miner offerings," referring to them as "disguised ICOs" on Friday.

Row of Gridseed litecoin miners set up. Copyright: Arina P Habich

Markets

US Finance Regulators Form Crypto Working Group, Says Mnuchin

Steven Mnuchin said on Friday that the Financial Stability Oversight Council has formed a working group focused on cryptocurrencies.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin

Markets

Ukraine Forms Cryptocurrency Oversight Working Group

Ukraine's national defense chief called for legislation regulating cryptocurrencies at a recent meeting on cybersecurity.

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Finance

Arizona Lawmakers Want to Let People Pay Taxes in Bitcoin

A new bill submitted to the Arizona Senate would, if approved, let people pay their state tax liabilities using bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

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