Regulation
UK's FCA Chief Warns Bitcoin Investors: Be Prepared to Lose Your Money
The head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has warned that people stand to lose their funds if they invest in bitcoin.
Malaysia's Central Bank Releases Draft Rules for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Bank Negara Malaysia published draft guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges to report their usage statistics to prevent illicit transactions.
Gibraltar to Launch License Scheme for Blockchain Startups
Gibraltar will publish guidance explaining how to apply its new blockchain legislation to startups on Friday.
It's Time for Governments to Embrace Blockchain
Governments haven't typically been thought of as early blockchain adopters. That could soon change, writes IBM's Marie Wieck.
Out With the Old? Blockchain Requires a New Regulatory Approach
What if an ICO is just an ICO? Eva Kaili argues regulations need more imaginative approaches to blockchain.
Fed Chair Yellen: Bitcoin Is a 'Highly Speculative Asset'
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen called bitcoin a "highly speculative asset" during her final press conference today
South Korean Officials Weigh New Curbs on Bitcoin Trading
The South Korean government is considering a range of policy options in order to curb what it called an "overheating of virtual currency speculation."
CFTC Chair: Cryptocurrencies 'Unlike Any Commodity' Agency Has Seen
Cryptocurrencies have proven to be a unique challenge for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency's chairman has said.
New Self-Regulatory Body Aims to Develop ICO Standards
Blockchain platform Waves is founding a self-regulatory body to set standards for initial coin offerings and the blockchain industry.
Hong Kong Regulator Issues Warning on Bitcoin Futures
A Hong Kong finance regulator has published a new circular on bitcoin futures contracts and other cryptocurrency-related investment products.
