Regulation
Federal Reserve: Bitcoin Potential 'Boon' for Global Commerce
New US central bank meeting minutes detail a lengthy discussion about bitcoin and its disruptive power.
How Regulators Should Approach The Bitcoin Derivatives Market
Mercatus Center scholars recommend that policymakers use a “bottom-up” approach to regulating bitcoin.
Bitcoin Businesses Detail Banking Setbacks at US Task Force Hearing
A panel of US bitcoin business executives said today it is difficult to build relationships with banks.
How Monegraph Uses the Block Chain to Verify Digital Assets
A collaboration between an NYU professor and a technologist has resulted in a new way to secure digital property.
India's New Bitcoin Exchange BTCXIndia is First with Real Time Trading
Security and legal compliance are high on the agenda for BTCXIndia after government uncertainty affected other Indian exchanges.
Paying Workers in Bitcoin May Be Illegal Under Swiss Law
A report suggests that employers in Switzerland cannot legally pay workers in digital currency.
Bank of Canada: Bitcoin Adoption Could Destabilize Global Finance
A new report from Bank of Canada takes a critical view of how bitcoin adoption could affect global commerce.
Japan to Crack Down on Bitcoin Crime, Court Industry Investment
A new report suggests Japan intends to move broadly to enact a digital currency strategy.
Kraken's Jesse Powell: Banks are the Biggest Hurdle for Bitcoin Businesses
The bitcoin exchange's CEO tells CoinDesk about the challenges posed by banking and regulation in the US.
Chinese Media Ordered Not to Cover Upcoming Bitcoin Conference
Leaked documents suggest the Chinese government is looking to limit bitcoin information in the media.
