Regulation

Markets

Australia is plotting an ambitious new Digital Economy initiative and blockchain is part of the plan, a new paper reveals.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearySep 21, 2017, 7:00 a.m. ET

Markets

J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC chair, has called on government agencies to embrace blockchain, saying it's in the national interest to do so.

By Aaron StanleySep 21, 2017, 6:00 a.m. ET

Markets

The EU is eyeing beefed-up penalties around crimes involving cryptocurrencies, such as ransomware, the European Commission said this week.

By Stan HigginsSep 21, 2017, 5:00 a.m. ET

Markets

The CFTC has named one of its leaders as the new sponsor for its technical advisory committee – and he wants to see it work on blockchain issues.

By Stan HigginsSep 20, 2017, 2:30 p.m. ET

Tech

Australia's securities markets regulator is weighing the use of blockchain as part of broader data strategy.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 20, 2017, 11:05 a.m. ET

Markets

Switzerland's financial markets regulator has cracked down on a trio of companies tied to an alleged cryptocurrency scam.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 20, 2017, 7:00 a.m. ET

Tech

Malaysia's central bank could introduce rules around cryptocurrencies by the end of this year, according to statements by its governor.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 20, 2017, 5:00 a.m. ET

Markets

South Africa's second-largest supermarket chain tested bitcoin payments earlier this year, but is thus far declining to roll out a broader option.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearySep 19, 2017, 6:00 p.m. ET

Markets

Mexico's government is close to introducing legislation that would regulate fintech firms, including those that work with cryptocurrencies.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearySep 19, 2017, 12:00 p.m. ET

Markets

The ether-U.S. dollar [ETC/USD] exchange rate has responded positively following the market shocks caused by recent regulatory actions in China.

By Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2017, 11:12 a.m. ET