Regulation

Markets

The Financial Stability Board, a group of central bank governors and financial regulators, has begun working on blockchain technology issues.

By Stan HigginsFeb 9, 2016

Markets

An advisor to Russian president Vladimir Putin has reportedly spoken out against bitcoin.

By Stan HigginsFeb 5, 2016

Markets

The Commonwealth has released a new report that calls on its 53 member countries to speak out on the legality of digital currencies.

By Pete RizzoFeb 3, 2016

Markets

The European Commission has said that it plans to tighten reporting standards for digital currency exchanges in the region.

By Stan HigginsFeb 2, 2016

Markets

A draft bill that would ban “money surrogates” was submitted to the Russian Parliament last month. But what might it mean for digital currencies?

By Artem TolkachevJan 29, 2016

Markets

Coin Center has released a guide framework for how it believes bitcoin and blockchain tech should be regulated under securities law.

By Daniel PalmerJan 26, 2016

Markets

A European Parliament committee held a public hearing into virtual currencies this week.

By Daniel PalmerJan 25, 2016

Markets

A group of Wyoming legislators has introduced a bill that would ease a regulatory burden on money transmitters in the state that work with bitcoin.

By Stan HigginsJan 22, 2016

Markets

A legislative effort that would have allowed New Hampshire residents to pay their tax bills using bitcoin has been defeated.

By Stan HigginsJan 21, 2016

Markets

The IMF has released a paper looking at the benefits of virtual currencies and recommending balanced regulation that would not stifle innovation.

By Daniel PalmerJan 20, 2016