Regulation

Markets

Western Union's BitLicense comment suggests it may be seeking to learn how it could adapt its services in the face of competition from bitcoin.

By Pete RizzoDec 13, 2014

Markets

Bitcoin derivatives fall under the remit of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the body's chairman has claimed.

By Joon Ian WongDec 11, 2014

Markets

Estonia has told the European Court of Justice that VAT should apply to the full amount of digital currency trades, according to a report.

By Nermin HajdarbegovicDec 11, 2014

Markets

New details have emerged from LocalBitcoins following its earlier announcement that it would halt services in Germany.

By Pete RizzoDec 10, 2014

Markets

The US Commodities Futures Trading Commission has made clear that bitcoin falls under its jurisdiction – what would regulation under CFTC look like?

By Jared Paul MarxDec 10, 2014

Markets

By Stan HigginsDec 9, 2014

Markets

The operator of two unlicensed digital currency exchanges has been ordered to pay more than $68,000 after a lengthy investigation by the US SEC.

By Jon SouthurstDec 8, 2014

Markets

Promoting bitcoin as a revolution is not likely to bring advantageous regulation – informed dialogue is the way to go, says Amor Sexton.

By Amor SextonDec 6, 2014

Policy

In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Rep. Steve Stockman (R-TX) said that his moratorium bill is meant to protect the development of cryptocurrency.

By Stan HigginsDec 5, 2014

Markets

California's Department of Business Oversight will hold a meeting this month to determine if the agency should regulate bitcoin businesses.

By Pete RizzoDec 5, 2014