Japan Rewrites the Rules: Bitcoin Becomes Legal Currency as Global Regulators Scramble to Respond
Maria Rodriguez | May 19, 2017 The Core Argument A fundamental shift in how governments treat cryptocurrency is underway, and […]
Regulations
Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
WannaCry Aftermath: Governments Worldwide Scramble to Address Bitcoin’s Role in Cybercrime
The WannaCry ransomware attack that paralyzed over 200,000 computers across 150 countries between May 12 and May 15, 2017, is
Ripple Pledges XRP Ledger Decentralization: 18-Month Roadmap Targets Validator Independence
The Core Argument On May 11, 2017, Ripple publishes a landmark blog post titled “How We Are Further Decentralizing the
Delaware Senate Bill 69 Seeks to Put Corporate Stock Ledgers on the Blockchain
The Ruling On May 4, 2017, the Delaware State Senate introduced Senate Bill 69, a landmark piece of legislation that
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%
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