Regulation


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Just 7 People Complained to the CFPB About Bitcoin in 2016

Data shows that American consumers aren't filing many complaints with the US government's consumer watchdog.

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A Chinese Bitcoin Startup Has Stopped Some Services Due to Central Bank Concerns

A long-running bitcoin investment platform is shifting gears in light of regulatory scrutiny in China.

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The IRS is Catching Flack Again for Weak Bitcoin Guidance (This Time on IRAs)

A US government watchdog wants more guidance from the IRS on investing retirement accounts in digital currencies and other "unconventional assets".

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OKCoin Joins Calls for Bitcoin Regulation in China

Following meetings with the country's central bank last week, domestic bitcoin exchanges are calling for regulatory improvements in China.

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Indonesia's AML Watchdog Links Bitcoin to Islamic State

Islamic State (IS) militants are now using bitcoin, according to reports from authorities in Indonesia.

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Report: Chinese Regulators Exploring Bitcoin Connection to Capital Flight

Chinese regulators are reportedly looking into the use of bitcoin to avoid capital controls.

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China's Central Bank Issues Warnings to Major Bitcoin Exchanges

Officials from the People's Bank of China met with representatives of major bitcoin exchanges this week to issue a warning about their conduct.

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US Treasury Insurance Advisors to Discuss Blockchain

Insurance market advisors to the US Treasury Department are set to discuss blockchain tech this week.

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Preparing for Blockchain Regulation in the Post-Obama Era

2016 was a quiet one for blockchain regulation – yet compliance expert Juan Llanos argues it could be the calm before a storm.

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