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Does Bitcoin Pose a Threat to China's Economic Security?

An expert examines the relationship between China's mainstream stock market, regulators and the digital currency ecosystem.

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ASIC Chief: Blockchain Will Have 'Profound Implications' for Regulators

The head of Australia’s top securities watchdog said earlier this month that blockchain technology will have “profound implications”.

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European Parliament Report Proposes Task Force on Digital Currencies

A new European Parliament draft report on digital currencies calls for the creation of a task force specifically devoted to the technology.

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Japan Considers Regulating Bitcoin as Currency

Regulators in Japan have reportedly proposed treating digital currencies such as bitcoin as conventional currencies.

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CFTC Hearing Explores Role of Regulators in Blockchain Future

A meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee discussed how blockchain could reshape the derivatives market.

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UK Financial Regulator Vows to Give Blockchain 'Space' to Grow

The UK FCA has said it does not plan to regulate the blockchain industry for now as it believes it needs "space" to grow.

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California Bankruptcy Judge Says Bitcoin is Property, Not Currency

A US district judge has ruled that bitcoins are a kind of intangible property in an ongoing civil case in California.

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International Securities Regulators Commit to Blockchain Research Effort

An international organization composed of the world’s top securities regulators is set to delve into blockchain technology research.

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This Proposal Could Reshape Europe's Cryptocurrency Policies

Why an overlooked aspect of recent European Commission proposal concerning the regulation of cryptocurrencies may have far-reaching consequences.

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PwC Hires Ex-UK Regulator for New Blockchain Consultancy

A former regulator from one the UK's financial watchdogs has been hired by PwC to join its blockchain advisory team.

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