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
China’s PBOC Stuns the Financial World With Plans for a Government-Backed Digital Currency as Bitcoin Traders Watch Closely
TL;DR The People’s Bank of China announces plans to develop its own digital currency, sending shockwaves through the global payments
ASX Picks Digital Asset Holdings to Build Blockchain Settlement System as Australia Bets on Distributed Ledger Technology
TL;DR Australian Securities Exchange selects Digital Asset Holdings to develop blockchain-based clearing and settlement system ASX invests $14.9 million in
Kraken Acquires Coinsetter and Cavirtex in Bold Push Into North American Bitcoin Markets
On January 19, 2016, Kraken, the San Francisco-based bitcoin exchange and the world’s largest EUR-denominated BTC trading platform, announced the
UK Government Publishes Landmark Blockchain Report: Distributed Ledger Technology Goes Beyond Bitcoin
On January 19, 2016, the United Kingdom took a decisive step toward embracing distributed ledger technology as a cornerstone of