Regulation
Forfeit Your Bitcoin? Congressional Bill Draws Fire Over Border Check Rules
A group of influential US senators want to see digital currency holdings declared at the border – and advocates of the tech are pushing back.
Banking and Blockchain: Why We Need an AML/KYC Safe Harbor
Compliance rules may be boosting blockchain innovation, but legal uncertainty is excluding some developing nations from the global banking system.
Blockchain in France: A Primer on an Emerging Market
A startup founder gives an overview of the French blockchain scene, arguing that now is the time to take official engagement to the next level.
Coinbase to White Hat Hacker: We Don't Want Your Bitcoin
Black hat hackers are asking for bitcoin. White hat hackers, at the behest of clients need to pay up. But Coinbase is kicking the 'good guys' out.
Initial Coin Offerings: Where the SEC Might Stand
Should purveyors of ICOs fear the long arm of US law? Legal experts cite a recent case that suggests the answer may be yes.
Former People's Bank of China Official to Give Cryptocurrency Lecture
A former official of China's central bank is set to give a lecture on cryptocurrencies later this month.
Florida Firm Triggers SEC Suspension with Cryptocurrency Claims
A publicly traded Florida firm has attracted scrutiny from the SEC over its cryptocurrency launch claims.
Bitcoin Exchange Gemini Leverages Banking Charter in Washington State Launch
Bitcoin exchange Gemini took an unusual path to extending its services to Washington state customers this week.
Australian Politician Calls for Bitcoin Scrutiny in Fight Against Terrorism
A major Australian politician has called for increased scrutiny on bitcoin transactions as a means of combatting terrorism.
Illinois Eases Burden for Cryptocurrency Startups with New Guidance
A major financial regulator in the state of Illinois has issued new guidance for startups working in the nascent blockchain sector.
