Bank of Japan Establishes FinTech Center as Nation Embraces Digital Currency Regulation
In a move signaling Japan’s growing commitment to fostering financial technology innovation, the Bank of Japan has established a dedicated […]
Japan Forms Blockchain Self-Regulatory Body While The DAO Raises Record $100M+ on Ethereum
April 2016 is shaping up to be a watershed month for cryptocurrency regulation and decentralized finance. In the wake of
Japan Takes the Lead on Bitcoin Regulation as Global Policeman Scramble to Understand Blockchain
As Bitcoin trades steadily around $430 in mid-April 2016, a quiet regulatory revolution is unfolding on opposite sides of the
Nucleus Darknet Market Vanishes With 5,000 BTC as Exit Scam Fears Grip Crypto Community
The cryptocurrency community faces yet another stark reminder of the risks lurking in the shadows of the digital economy. Nucleus
New York Times Puts Ethereum in Spotlight, Raising Urgent Regulatory Questions
The Ruling On March 27, 2016, The New York Times published a landmark feature by financial journalist Nathaniel Popper titled
Foreign Bitcoin Exchanges Face Japan’s New Registration Mandate as FSA Asserts Cross-Border Regulatory Authority
In a move that sent ripples through the global cryptocurrency industry, Japan’s Financial Services Agency outlined sweeping new registration requirements
40 Major Banks Including Goldman Sachs and Barclays Begin Blockchain Trials for Bond Trading
Forty of the world’s largest financial institutions, including Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs and British banking powerhouse Barclays, have launched
Japan Takes Historic Step to Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges as Cabinet Approves Payment Services Act Amendment
In a move that could reshape the cryptocurrency landscape across Asia, Japan’s Cabinet has formally approved an amendment bill to
Bitcoin Volatility Hits All-Time Low as Ethereum Crosses $1 Billion: The Regulatory Crossroads of March 2016
The Ruling On March 2, 2016, a remarkable convergence of market data and institutional momentum painted a picture of a
European Commission Targets Bitcoin Exchanges With New Anti-Money Laundering Framework as FTC Cracks Down on Mining Fraud
The Ruling In a move that signals a dramatic shift in how governments view digital currencies, the European Commission publishes