Regulation


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Blockchains and Personal Data Protection Regulations Explained

Blockchain will likely increase personal data protections, but challenges lie ahead with the regulatory environment, says lawyer Jacek Czarnecki.

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EU Report: DLT Could Increase Cyber Risks for Financial Institutions

The proliferation of new technologies such as blockchain could increase risks in Europe’s financial system, according to a new report.

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SEC Orders Review of Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Rejection

The SEC will review its decision to reject a bitcoin exchange-traded fund proposed by investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.

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The SEC is Now Weighing an Ethereum ETF Proposal

The SEC has quietly begun the process of deciding whether to approve an exchange-traded fund for the digital asset ether.

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New Blockchain Deal Seeks to Expand Delaware's Business Appeal

Delaware's Blockchain Initiative has revealed big ambitions to attract new businesses from across the globe to the tiny US state.

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European Commission Backs Blockchain Pilot With €500k Budget

The European Union’s executive branch is establishing an "observatory" focused on blockchain as part of a wider pilot project.

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Bitcoin MSB Exemption Goes to New Hampshire Governor for Approval

Senators in New Hampshire have passed a bill that would exempt digital currency traders from money transmission regulations.

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Malta's Government is Developing a National Blockchain Strategy

Malta’s government is reportedly on the cusp of embracing blockchain through the adoption of a national strategy focused on the tech.

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US Government Watchdog: 'Unclear' If New DLT Rules Needed

The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) believes that the question of whether new blockchain regulations are needed remains an open one.

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Arizona's Blockchain Gun Tracking Bill is Close to Becoming Law

A bill that blocks gun use from being tracked using blockchain tech will soon be signed into law in Arizona.

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