CFTC Technology Advisory Committee Convenes to Examine Blockchain’s Role in Derivatives Markets
The Legislative Move On February 23, 2016, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) convened its first public […]
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Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
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
Hollywood Hospital Ransomware Payment Exposes Bitcoin Regulatory Blind Spots
The Legislative Move Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, a 434-bed hospital in Los Angeles, paid 40 bitcoins — approximately $17,000 —
Bitcoin’s Governance Crisis: Why the Block Size War Raises Regulatory Red Flags
The Legislative Move In the wake of prominent Bitcoin developer Mike Hearn’s dramatic departure from the project in January 2016,
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
Bangladesh Bank SWIFT Heist Exposes Critical Vulnerabilities in Global Financial Infrastructure
The Legislative Move On February 5, 2016, the world witnessed one of the most audacious cyberattacks in financial history. Hackers
European Commission Adopts Action Plan Targeting Virtual Currencies in Sweeping Anti-Terrorism Financing Crackdown
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive Action Plan to strengthen the fight against terrorist financing, placing virtual currencies squarely
Japan’s SBI Holdings Backs Kraken Exchange Series B as Asian Financial Giants Embrace Bitcoin Regulation
Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings, through its venture capital arm SBI Investment, has announced a multi-million dollar agreement to lead
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