Regulation
Why Blockchain's Road to Mass Market is Beyond Payments
Consult Hyperion's Dave Birch discusses the upcoming trends in the payment space and how blockchain tech fits into these larger trends.
Right-Wing Reps Seek Bitcoin Powers in European Parliament
Last month, three European Parliament representatives filed a motion seeking to give member-states the power to regulate bitcoin activities.
The Top 10 Global Bitcoin Regulatory Developments of 2015
Bitcoin Foundation’s Regulatory Affairs Committee chair Marco Santori rounds up the biggest global regulatory developments from 2015.
Japanese Regulators Mull Data Collection, Audits for Bitcoin Exchanges
New details have emerged about a proposed regulatory framework for bitcoin exchanges in Japan.
Report: Japanese Officials Draft Regulation for Bitcoin Exchanges
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly moving closer to creating a system for registering and overseeing domestic virtual currency exchanges.
Armenian Central Bank Says Stay Away from Bitcoin
The Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia has advised its citizens not to use digital currencies such as bitcoin.
Australian Central Bank Chief: Questions About Blockchain Remain
Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Glenn Stevens has issued new comments on blockchain technology.
North Carolina Exempts Select Bitcoin Businesses from Regulation
North Carolina has carved out new regulatory exemptions for select bitcoin and blockchain businesses.
CFTC Commissioner: The Blockchain Could Cost Wall Street Jobs
During a recent speech, CFTC commissioner J Christopher Giancarlo said that the blockchain could cut costs in the financial sector – and cut jobs
Estonian High Court Asks Government to Clarify Bitcoin Stance
The Estonian Supreme Court has asked the country’s government to provide clarity in an ongoing court case involving bitcoin trading.
