Regulation
Australian Government Commits $350k to Blockchain Standards Effort
Australia’s government has committed funding to develop blockchain standards, while a new roadmap for the initiative has also been released.
North Dakota Bitcoin Bill Fails in House Vote
A bill that would have enabled North Dakota's government officials to study virtual currency regulation has failed.
Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT
An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.
Coinbase Just Stopped Serving Bitcoin Customers in Hawaii
Digital currency exchange Coinbase said today that it will stop serving customers in Hawaii following regulatory changes in the US state.
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.
