Interactive Brokers CEO Peterffy Warns Bitcoin Futures Could Spark a Lehman-Style Financial Crisis
As Bitcoin hovers above $11,600 and the cryptocurrency market celebrates unprecedented gains, a stark warning from one of Wall Street’s […]
Regulations
Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
CFTC Greenlights Bitcoin Futures on CME and CBOE: A Regulatory Watershed Moment
The Core Argument On December 1, 2017, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) delivered what many consider the
Ethereum Stages Recovery as Crypto Market Cap Breaks $300 Billion Milestone
December 1, 2017 was a day that underscored the growing maturity and sheer scale of the cryptocurrency market. While Bitcoin
CFTC Greenlights Bitcoin Futures: CME and CBOE Receive Regulatory Approval in Landmark Decision for Cryptocurrency Markets
In a move that could reshape the financial landscape for digital assets, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced
Estonia Pioneers Crypto Regulation as Bitcoin’s $300 Billion Market Tests Global Governance
The Ruling On November 27, 2017, Estonia formally enacted amendments to its Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Finance Act, becoming one
Bitcoin Charges Toward $10,000 as Global Regulators Scramble to Respond
The Legislative Move On November 27, 2017, Bitcoin surged past $9,700 for the first time in history, hurtling toward the
Tether Hack Exposes Crypto Regulatory Gaps as $31 Million Theft Raises Calls for Oversight
On November 22, 2017, the cryptocurrency world was still reeling from the disclosure that $30,950,010 worth of Tether (USDT) had
Tether Treasury Hack Exposes Blockchain Architecture Vulnerabilities as $31 Million Vanishes From Stablecoin Wallet
The Architecture On November 19, 2017, the Tether network suffered one of the most consequential security breaches in early cryptocurrency
CME Bitcoin Futures and the Global Regulatory Split: How November 2017 Became a Turning Point for Crypto Legitimacy
The Core Argument On November 20, 2017, as Bitcoin smashes through the $8,000 barrier to reach a record high of
Stablecoin Regulation Under Fire After Tether Treasury Loses $31 Million to Hackers
November 19, 2017 marked a turning point in the conversation around cryptocurrency regulation. When Tether disclosed that $30,950,010 in USDT