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
Australian Financial Giants Embrace Blockchain as ASX Chief Declares Technology Will Change Everything
The Ruling The highest echelons of Australian finance are making an extraordinary declaration: blockchain technology is poised to fundamentally reshape
Europe and Russia Take Opposite Paths on Cryptocurrency Regulation While a New Blockchain Platform Emerges From the Shadows
TL;DR The European Parliament holds a landmark public hearing on virtual currencies, exploring regulatory frameworks for Bitcoin and digital assets