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
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Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
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
ASX Picks Digital Asset Holdings to Build Blockchain Settlement System as Australia Bets on Distributed Ledger Technology
TL;DR Australian Securities Exchange selects Digital Asset Holdings to develop blockchain-based clearing and settlement system ASX invests $14.9 million in
Microsoft Azure Becomes the Battleground for Enterprise Blockchain as R3 CEV Tests Ethereum With 11 Major Banks
TL;DR Microsoft positions Azure as the go-to cloud platform for enterprise blockchain deployments R3 CEV consortium of 11 major banks
China’s Central Bank Declares Digital Currency Research Milestone as Global Regulatory Landscape Shifts
The Core Argument On January 20, 2016, the People’s Bank of China made a statement that would prove remarkably prescient
Kraken Acquires Coinsetter and Cavirtex in Bold Push Into North American Bitcoin Markets
On January 19, 2016, Kraken, the San Francisco-based bitcoin exchange and the world’s largest EUR-denominated BTC trading platform, announced the
UK Government Publishes Landmark Blockchain Report: Distributed Ledger Technology Goes Beyond Bitcoin
On January 19, 2016, the United Kingdom took a decisive step toward embracing distributed ledger technology as a cornerstone of