Regulation
Regional Regulators in North America Are 'Closely Watching' ICOs
A new report suggests that securities regulators in North America are increasing their oversight of the blockchain funding model.
Australian Senate Panel Throws Support Behind Crypto Exchange Bill
Australia is moving ahead with plans to pass new regulations for the country's cryptocurrency exchange space.
Global Blockchain Business Council Expands European Foothold
A blockchain advocacy group launched at last year's World Economic Forum is ramping up efforts to promote dialogue in Europe.
CFTC Aligns With SEC: ICO Tokens Can Be Commodities
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has published a new primer on cryptocurrencies, which includes statements about ICOs.
Downplaying 'Digital Assets': Blockchain Reigns at Ripple's Swell Event
An upstart financial conference yesterday saw discussion of digital assets – though so-called "unregulated" cryptocurrencies were the butt of barbs.
Bernanke at Ripple Event: Blockchain Has 'Obvious' Benefits in Payments
Former Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said blockchain technology has the opportunity to innovate in payments during Ripple's Swell conference.
Obvious Bubble? SEC Committee Lashes Out at Bitcoin and ICOs
Mainstream institutional investors had some harsh critiques for the cryptocurrency and ICO token community at a recent SEC committee meeting.
Gibraltar Publishes Draft Regulations for Blockchain Startups
Gibraltar has published a draft of its upcoming regulatory framework for distributed ledger technology (DLT).
PBoC Digital Currency Director Calls for Centralized State Cryptocurrency
Head of cryptocurrency research at the People's Bank of China offered new critiques of bitcoin today, arguing it will never pass muster as a currency.
Slovenia's Prime Minister Lauds Nation as 'Blockchain-Friendly Destination'
Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar has charted an ambitious course for blockchain in the European country.
