Regulation
Bitcoin Not Legal Tender in India, Finance Minister Says
India's finance minister, Arun Jaitley, has said bitcoin is not legal tender in the country and indicated that regulations are under consideration.
White House Team Is Monitoring Cryptocurrencies, Says Press Secretary
The Trump administration has said it is keeping an eye on cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in the wake of its recent explosive price jumps.
Fed Vice Chair: Cryptocurrencies Threaten Financial Stability
Decentralized currencies could have "spillover effects" on the wider financial system if they get too big, Fed supervision chief Randal Quarles said.
ECB's Yves Mersch: Banks Need Faster Payments to Counter Bitcoin
European Central Bank board member Yves Mersch has said banks need to launch instant payments systems to counter the rise of cryptocurrencies.
Regulation, Taxation Loom Over Crypto Investors
The cryptocurrency community still has plenty of questions about taxation and regulation, especially as the ICO space heats up.
Crypto Corrupts the Youth? South Korea Prime Minister Says So
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon reportedly frets about kids selling drugs and pyramid schemes while regulators draft rules for South Korea's exchanges.
ICO Pros Call for Self-Regulation Citing SEC Risk
The ICO community must self-regulate to lessen the blows likely to come from enforcement and regulatory actions, said speakers at Consensus: Invest.
China State TV: OTC Bitcoin Platforms May Violate Law
Commentary on China's state television suggests a ban on cryptocurrency trading platforms may extend further than startups originally thought.
Russian Central Bank Issues New Warning Against Cryptocurrencies
Russia's central bank warned against investing in cryptocurrencies in its annual Financial Stability Report released Tuesday.
Japan's BitFlyer Launches Bitcoin Exchange in US Market
Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has officially launched in the US.
