Regulation
BIS Report: DLT 'Promising' But 'A Long Way Off'
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a new report on blockchains and distributed ledgers.
Unanimous Vote Advances Blockchain Bill in Arizona Legislature
Lawmakers in Arizona’s legislature have unanimously advanced a bill that recognize blockchain signatures and smart contracts under state law.
Malta's PM: The Rise of Cryptocurrencies 'Cannot Be Stopped'
European regulators should embrace cryptocurrencies, the prime minister of Malta argued in a speech yesterday.
Hawaii's Blockchain Exploration Bill is Moving Forward
Hawaii's new 'bitcoin bill' passed a notable milestone this week.
West Virginia Lawmakers Want to Make Bitcoin Money Laundering a Felony
Legislators in West Virgina want to make it a felony to launder money with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Poland’s Financial Ombudsman Calls for Bitcoin Exchange Regulation
Poland’s Financial Ombudsman has called on the country’s Ministry of Finance to regulate the cryptocurrency exchanges.
California Lawmakers Consider Barring Bitcoin from Charity Raffles
A lawmaker in California has proposed prohibiting the use of bitcoin and other digital currencies for private raffles.
EU Parliament Report Explores Blockchain's 'Substantial Impact'
The EU Parliament’s in-house research office has published a new wide-ranging report on blockchain tech.
Where Bitcoin and Banking Collide
Japan, a relatively quiet and traditionally isolated market, is about to set a precedent that could change the cryptocurrency sector.
EU Lawmakers Propose to Ban Geo-Blocking of Digital Currency Users
A new European Parliament proposal aims to prevent geo-blocking of consumers in the economic bloc, including users of digital currencies.
