Regulation
EU Securities Watchdog: Too Early to Predict DLT Impact
A senior risk analyst for Europe’s securities markets watchdog has said it's too early to predict the regulatory impact of DLT.
China's Central Bank to Continue Bitcoin Exchange Inspections
China's central bank issued a new statement today indicating it will continue to inspect domestic bitcoin exchanges.
China's Bitcoin Exchanges End No-Fee Trading in Market Shake-Up
China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges have taken the combined decision to drop trading fees following central bank talks.
Ex-Gemini Lawyer: SEC 'Unlikely' to Approve a Bitcoin ETF
The lawyer who helped craft Gemini's legal infrastructure predicts SEC approval for bitcoin ETFs probably won't happen soon.
The Industry's Critique of Illinois's Digital Currency Guidance is In
Commentators have largely supported the state of Illinois’s approach to regulating digital currencies, public documents reveal.
Trump's 'Acting' CFTC Chair Details Vision for Blockchain Regulation
The new "acting commissioner" of the CFTC, Christopher Giancarlo, has laid out his vision for the future of blockchain regulations.
FINRA Believes Blockchain Could Impact its Regulatory Rules
FINRA, the self-regulatory organization for US brokers, could see some of its rules impacted by blockchain.
Washington Lawmakers Are Trying to Keep Bitcoin Out of Pot Shops
A new bill filed in the Washington State Senate seeks to prohibit local marijuana businesses from using digital currency.
Fed Chair Yellen: Blockchain is an 'Important Technology'
Blockchain is “an important technology” given its potential impact on the global financial system, Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen said today.
Nigeria: Banks That Handle Bitcoin Do So 'At Their Own Risk'
Nigeria’s central bank has a message for domestic institutions: don’t touch virtual currencies.
