Legislation
Russian Minister: It's 'Impossible' to Ignore Cryptocurrencies
A minister in Russia's government said this week that cryptocurrencies and blockchain are "impossible to ignore."
Russia Could Pass Cryptocurrency Law This Year, Senior Lawmaker Says
Russia may have a finalized cryptocurrency trading bill by the end of the summer, according to a senior lawmaker.
Vietnam Is Preparing to Legally Recognize Bitcoin
Vietnam's prime minister has approved a plan that could see the country formally recognize bitcoin as a form of payment, reports say.
Congressional Group Pushes for Blockchain Security Standards
Members of Congress are advancing research into blockchain security standards, according to a new podcast.
A Bitcoin Law for Every State? Interest and Animosity Greet Model US Regulation
A bill for unifying state legislators around virtual currency rules is seeing both interest and hostility, each from unexpected parties.
Bitcoin Bill Delayed as Russian Lawmakers Seek 'Optimal Solution'
A working group within Russia's state legislature is further delaying work on a cryptocurrency legalization bill.
Lawmakers Want to See Bitcoin Become an Official Currency in Australia
Two Australian lawmakers have formed a parliamentary group to push government to better accommodate cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Controversial US Sanctions Bill Calls for Cryptocurrency Research
A foreign sanctions bill signed into law by President Donald Trump included a little-noticed provision on cryptocurrencies.
Washington's New Cryptocurrency Exchange Rules Are Now in Effect
New regulations that apply money transmitter laws to cryptocurrency exchanges have gone into effect in the U.S. state of Washington.
New Hampshire's Bitcoin MSB Exemption Law Takes Effect Next Week
A regulatory exemption for digital currency traders in New Hampshire is set to take effect next week.
