Ripple Surges 44% as Altcoin Market Cap Eclipses $50B: Regulatory Implications for Cross-Border Payments
The Legislative Move The cryptocurrency market on May 8, 2017, witnesses a dramatic shift as Ripple (XRP) explodes by 44% […]
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Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
Florida Passes Landmark Virtual Currency Law Targeting Bitcoin Money Laundering
The Legislative Move Florida lawmakers deliver a decisive regulatory statement in early May 2017 as both houses of the state
Florida Passes Virtual Currency Money Laundering Law as Japan Embraces Bitcoin Legally
The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies is shifting dramatically in May 2017, and two developments on opposite sides of the Pacific
Global Crypto Crackdown Intensifies: OneCoin Arrests in India Signal New Era of Enforcement
The Incident/Update On June 11, 2016, the crypto world watches with a mixture of awe and anxiety as The DAO
Japan Legalizes Bitcoin as Japan and Malta Race to Lead Global Cryptocurrency Regulation
In a move that sends shockwaves through the global financial system, Japan has officially recognized Bitcoin and other virtual currencies
Japan’s Bold Crypto Leap: How New Payment Laws Are Redefining Bitcoin’s Legal Status Worldwide
The Legislative Move On April 1, 2017, Japan formally enacted amendments to its Payment Services Act, becoming the first major
IMF Spring Meetings Spotlight Digital Currency Risks as Global Financial Leaders Grapple With Cryptocurrency Regulation at Washington Summit
The Ruling On April 22, 2017, as finance ministers and central bankers from around the world gathered in Washington, D.C.
South Korean Exchange Yapizon Loses $5.6 Million in Cryptocurrency Hack as Regulatory Questions Mount Over Exchange Security Standards
The Legislative Move On April 22, 2017, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Yapizon suffered a devastating cyberattack that resulted in the
Bitfinex Loses All Banking Access as Taiwanese Banks Block Fiat Wires in Escalating Financial Standoff
The Core Argument Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, one of the largest digital asset trading platforms in the world by volume, has
Nevada Senate Passes Smart Contract Bill: How US States Are Racing to Define Blockchain Law
The Core Concept On April 15, 2017, the blockchain industry witnessed a significant milestone in legislative progress as multiple US