Regulation
UAE 'Virtual Currency' Restrictions Cast Uncertain Shadow on Bitcoin
The UAE central bank is seeking to prohibit the use of digital currencies in the financial sector.
FTC to Host Blockchain Panels at March FinTech Event
The US Federal Trade Commission is hosting a FinTech gathering on 9th March, dedicated in part to blockchain tech and its impact on consumers.
Why Blockchain Will Trump Populism
Jens Albers examines how he believes the rise of populism in politics could be undone by blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Price Fluctuations Calm Amid Chinese Regulatory Suspense
The suspense surrounding potential bitcoin regulations in China served to limit this week's price movements.
Nigeria Warned its Citizens About Onecoin and Bitcoin This Week
Local advertisements for OneCoin and other digital currencies have drawn the ire of Nigeria’s top securities regulatory.
Israel's Tax Authority Wants to Treat Bitcoin As a Kind of Property
Israel’s government is set to apply capital gains tax to bitcoin sales, categorizing digital currencies as a type of property.
Coinbase Prepares to Fight IRS Summons With New Court Filing
An attempt by the IRS to obtain user records from digital currency exchange Coinbase just got more complicated.
China's Bitcoin Exchanges Quietly Made Policy Updates Overnight
China's major bitcoin exchanges halted, or otherwise updated, their lending-based bitcoin trading services today.
Just 7 People Complained to the CFPB About Bitcoin in 2016
Data shows that American consumers aren't filing many complaints with the US government's consumer watchdog.
A Chinese Bitcoin Startup Has Stopped Some Services Due to Central Bank Concerns
A long-running bitcoin investment platform is shifting gears in light of regulatory scrutiny in China.
