Coinbase Redesign Signals Shift From Bitcoin Wallet to Full-Service Digital Asset Broker
On October 19, 2016, Coinbase unveiled a sweeping redesign of its platform, marking one of the most significant strategic pivots […]
Regulations
Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
Japan Moves to Eliminate 8% Sales Tax on Bitcoin, Paving the Way for Broader Crypto Adoption
In a landmark decision that would reshape the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in Asia, the Japanese government announced in mid-October
Japan Set to Eliminate Sales Tax on Bitcoin as Crypto Regulation Enters a New Era
The Core Argument In a move that could reshape the global cryptocurrency landscape, Japan is preparing to eliminate its 8%
Lykke ICO Closes With $1 Million Raised as Swiss Fintech Tests the Boundaries of Blockchain Fundraising
On October 10, 2016, a small Swiss fintech startup named Lykke quietly concluded a fundraising experiment that would help define
Global Regulators Grapple With Cryptocurrency Oversight as Market Surpasses $11 Billion
As the total cryptocurrency market capitalization pushes past $11.5 billion in early October 2016, regulators across the world’s major economies
Federal Reserve Governor Brainard Calls Blockchain Most Significant Development in Payments in Years
The Federal Reserve has thrown its institutional weight behind the conversation surrounding distributed ledger technology, with Governor Lael Brainard declaring
JP Morgan Unveils Quorum: Wall Street Giant Bets on Ethereum for Regulated Blockchain Finance
The Ruling On October 6, 2016, the financial world woke up to a watershed moment in the convergence of traditional
Tim Draper Leads $4.2 Million Investment in Blockchain Startup Factom as Stellar Concludes Massive Lumen Giveaway to Bitcoin Holders
October 5, 2016, marks a pivotal day for blockchain adoption as two major developments signal growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency
Legendary Investor Bill Gross Says Bitcoin Could Counter Central Bank Policies as Dark Web Bitcoin Theft Charges Rock Crypto Community
The cryptocurrency world finds itself at a fascinating crossroads on October 5, 2016, as two very different stories capture the
Ethereum Classic Gains Traction After DAO Hack: Regulatory Questions Mount as Dual Chain Persists
The Legislative Move In early October 2016, the cryptocurrency world grapples with the aftermath of the most consequential governance crisis