Regulation
Wyoming Lawmakers Seek 'Level Playing Field' for Bitcoin
A group of Wyoming legislators has introduced a bill that would ease a regulatory burden on money transmitters in the state that work with bitcoin.

New Hampshire Legislators Kill Bitcoin Tax Bill
A legislative effort that would have allowed New Hampshire residents to pay their tax bills using bitcoin has been defeated.

IMF Paper: Regulation Should Preserve Benefits of Digital Currency
The IMF has released a paper looking at the benefits of virtual currencies and recommending balanced regulation that would not stifle innovation.

Russian Investigator Latest to Support Proposed Bitcoin Ban
The chairman of Russia's Investigative Committee has said bitcoin should be banned before it reaches widespread use in the country.

Bill Seeking Bitcoin Ban Reaches Russian Legislature
Russian lawmakers recently submitted a draft bill to Russia's Parliament that would effectively ban the use of digital currencies in the country.

CFTC to Discuss Blockchain Tech During Public Hearing
The CFTC will discuss the application of blockchain technology in derivatives markets during a meeting later this month.

ESMA Event Explores Blockchain Impact on Mainstream Finance
The European Securities and Markets Authority recently held an event that focused, in part, on the use of blockchains in mainstream finance.

Push to Define Bitcoin as Money Stalls in Pennsylvania
A legislative effort in Pennsylvania to update the state’s definition of money to cover digital currencies was reportedly stalled last year.

4 Trends That Will Shape Bitcoin Regulation in 2016
After an eventful 2015 for bitcoin and the blockchain, what’s in store on the regulatory and enforcement front in 2016?

The Stories That Shaped the Blockchain Narrative in 2015
BuckleySandler LLP counsel Amy Davine Kim recaps how digital currency regulation affected the strategies of bitcoin startups and incumbents in 2015.
