Regulation
SEC Petition Calls for Blockchain Token Rules
A New York-based broker-dealer has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to propose rules for blockchain-based assets.
World's Biggest Tech Giants Could Boost Bitcoin in Regulatory Push
Led by the large tech companies, Financial Innovation Now hopes to lobby Congress into setting up unified federal money transmission rules.
Buy a Green Card With Bitcoin? US Officials Weigh Impact on EB-5
US immigration services are actively weighing the question of whether bitcoin can be used to pay for obligations tied to a controversial visa program.
Blockchain Regulation: Is Europe Getting It Right?
Can we regulate blockchain before its uses are known? CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson discusses the difficult dynamics being examined by regulators.
Regulating Ethereum? EU Parliament Weighs Blockchain's Big Issues
An event held yesterday at the European Parliament showcased the state of the blockchain conversation in the EU.
UN Agency Launches Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Training
The United Nations agency dedicated to fighting drug trafficking and organized crime has developed a new cryptocurrency training program.
France's Government is Beginning a Blockchain Research Effort
The French government has convened a new working group focused on blockchain.
Hungary's Central Bank Organizes Task Force Against OneCoin
Hungary's government has set its sights on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.
Fed's Kashkari Says Blockchain 'Has More Potential' Than Bitcoin
The president of the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis took aim at bitcoin today, criticizing the ease at which new cryptocurrencies can be created.
Vermont Lawmakers Eye Jobs, Tax Revenue in Blockchain Push
Vermont is close to approving a study of how blockchain could help the state attract jobs – and the tax revenue that comes with them.
