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 […]
Regulations
Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
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
The DAO Ethereum Classic Refund Deadline Expires: What It Means for Investors and the Future of Smart Contract Governance
The Ruling On April 15, 2017, the cryptocurrency community faced a pivotal moment as the DAO Ethereum Classic (ETC) refund
The Legislative Move: How Japan Changed Cryptocurrency Forever by Recognizing Bitcoin as Legal Payment
The Legislative Move On April 1, 2017, Japan enacted amendments to its Payment Services Act that officially recognized Bitcoin and
Japan Legalizes Crypto Exchanges While China Tightens Its Grip: The Regulatory Split Defining 2017
The Core Argument April 2017 marks a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency regulation, as two of the world largest economies take
Japan Legalizes Bitcoin as SEC Slams the Door on ETFs: The Regulatory Crossroads That Defined April 2017
April 2017 emerges as a pivotal month in the young history of cryptocurrency regulation. Two events, unfolding on opposite sides
Japan Makes Bitcoin a Legal Payment Method as Global Regulatory Landscape Shifts
The Legislative Move In a landmark decision that is reshaping the global cryptocurrency regulatory landscape, Japan has officially recognized Bitcoin