Regulation
CFTC Ruling Defines Bitcoin and Digital Currencies as Commodities
The CFTC has confirmed that bitcoin and other digital currencies are commodities covered by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).
California's Bitcoin Bill Shelved by State Senator
California's AB-1326 bill, which attempted to regulate virtual currency businesses, has been made inactive at the request of a state senator.
US State Bank Supervisors Publish Final Model Regulation
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has released the final version of its model regulatory framework for digital currencies.
Société Générale's Legal Director Seeks Bitcoin Regulation
Société Générale's group legal director has called out for the establishment of an international bitcoin regulatory framework.
CFTC Grants Temporary Approval to Bitcoin Startup LedgerX
LedgerX has received temporary approval from the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission to act as a swap execution facility.
Digital Currency Crimes Chief: DOJ Has No Bitcoin Agenda
DOJ Digital Currency Crimes Coordinator Kathryn Haun discusses the common ground her agency shares with innovators in bitcoin and blockchain.
Bitcoin Group Makes Third Attempt to IPO in Australia
Bitcoin Group is to make its third attempt to IPO this November, following two stop orders from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Why Bitcoin Creates a Voluntary Tax System
Travis Patron explains why our notion of taxation is ripe for disruption, and why cryptocurrency is already liable for taxation by default.
Why the Future of Bitcoin Lies in Europe
Europe's bitcoin companies explain why they think the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology lies in their continent, not the US.
Timeline: What Central Banks Have Said About Bitcoin in 2015
Who's said what about bitcoin and when? Check out our interactive timeline below for a refresher on the stance of central banks this year.
