Regulation


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Vietnam's Central Bank Announces Ban on Bitcoin Payments

The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a statement banning the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in payments from Jan. 1, 2018.

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Australian Central Bank: Regulating Blockchain Protocols 'Unlikely to Be Effective'

Cryptocurrencies don't pose "any pressing regulatory issues" for the Australian central bank's policies for payments.

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The Last Hurdle: Liquidity Alliance Closes in on Distributed Ledger Launch

A group of central securities depositories is ready to launch a blockchain, but there's still one last hurdle: a regulatory green light.

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Japanese Financial Watchdog Issues Warning over ICO Risks

Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued a statement warning investors of the risks associated with initial coin offerings or ICOs.

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SEC Enforcement Director: ICO Fraud Requires 'Thoughtful Approach'

SEC Division of Enforcement co-director Stephanie Avakian said the agency's new cyber unit would look at how blockchain technology and ICOs are used.

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Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Disses Bitcoin at Digital Currency Launch

The central bank of Lebanon is talking openly about digital currency – but it's making clear that bitcoin isn't welcome in the discussion.

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US Logistics Agency Launches Blockchain Sector Mapping Tool

The U.S. government's Emerging Citizen Technology program announced a new open-source Atlas to provide resources on blockchain technology.

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Cyprus Securities Regulator Trials Blockchain Oversight in OTC Markets

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed new details about its efforts to explore blockchain technology.

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D3 Unveiled: Russian Platform Would Turn Legacy CSDs into Crypto Custodians

Execs at Russia's National Settlement Depository have revealed new details about a planned blockchain-based cryptocurrency depository platform.

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Kansas Commission: Political Candidates Cannot Accept Bitcoin

The Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission issued guidance Wednesday stating that candidates for office cannot accept bitcoin as a contribution.

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