Regulation
Regulation a Doubled-Edged Sword for Blockchain Clearing and Settlement
In this opinion piece, blockchain investor William Mougayar explores how regulation could impact clearing and settlement.
SEC Chair: Agency 'Actively Exploring' Blockchain Regulation
The chair of the SEC last night spoke out publicly on the Federal regulatory agency's current and future plans for potential blockchain controls.
Bank of Canada Researcher: Bitcoin Monetary Standard Would Fail
A research consultant for Canada's central bank has published a paper that envisions a world with a monetary standard based on bitcoin.
US Bank Regulator to Examine Distributed Ledgers in FinTech Framework Push
The US Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is looking to establish a framework for regulating financial technologies like blockchain.
Don't Blame Bitcoin for the Madness of Men
Dr Philippa Ryan discusses the relationship between perceptions of bitcoin as a technology and activity in its historically turbulent global markets.
CFTC Commissioner: Agency Should Revisit Rules for Distributed Ledgers
CFTC's J Christopher Giancarlo said today that he believes his agency should reexamine existing rules for distributed ledger technology.
FSA Official: Asia Should Have Competitive Edge in Blockchain Tech
A representative of Japan’s Financial Services Agency has argued Asia should emerge as a leader in blockchain technology.
Australian Government Seeks End to Double Taxation of Bitcoin
The Australian government announced its commitment today to seek a legislative solution to tax questions surrounding bitcoin.
State Regulation Changes the Game for Bitcoin Sellers in New Hampshire
A look at a recent legislative update in New Hampshire that classifies bitcoin sellers as money transmitters.
Energy and Commerce Committee Talks Bitcoin in Congressional Hearing
A US Congressional subcommittee on commerce and trade held a hearing today on the subject of digital currencies and blockchain technology.
