Regulation
Indonesia's Central Bank Mulls Bitcoin Payments Ban
Indonesia's central bank has revealed that it is considering regulations that would outlaw bitcoin transactions from 2018.
A Missouri Lawmaker Wants to Ban Blockchain Gun Tracking
A bill introduced in Missouri would make it illegal (in most cases) to track firearms using a blockchain-based platform.
Closing China's Bitcoin Exchanges Was the Right Move, Says PBoC Official
The vice governor of the People's Bank of China has said that regulators took the right decision in banning ICOs and closing cryptocurrency exchanges.
How Governments Are Reacting to ICOs
How does a government react when faced with ICO disruption? At least five approaches have emerged so far.
Invest in Bitcoin 'At Your Own Risk,' Warns French Central Bank
The governor of the Bank of France has warned on the risks of investing in bitcoin, calling the cryptocurrency "speculative."
Bitcoin Not Legal Tender in India, Finance Minister Says
India's finance minister, Arun Jaitley, has said bitcoin is not legal tender in the country and indicated that regulations are under consideration.
White House Team Is Monitoring Cryptocurrencies, Says Press Secretary
The Trump administration has said it is keeping an eye on cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in the wake of its recent explosive price jumps.
Fed Vice Chair: Cryptocurrencies Threaten Financial Stability
Decentralized currencies could have "spillover effects" on the wider financial system if they get too big, Fed supervision chief Randal Quarles said.
ECB's Yves Mersch: Banks Need Faster Payments to Counter Bitcoin
European Central Bank board member Yves Mersch has said banks need to launch instant payments systems to counter the rise of cryptocurrencies.
Regulation, Taxation Loom Over Crypto Investors
The cryptocurrency community still has plenty of questions about taxation and regulation, especially as the ICO space heats up.
