Regulation
Vermont Law Adds Bitcoin as 'Permissible Investment' for MSBs
Vermont has passed a new bill that tweaks state law to account for digital currencies.
Blockchain Regulations Likely By 2019, Russian Ministry Says
Russia's government is said to be moving ahead with plans to introduce rules for blockchain use by 2020.
Mauritius: The Tropical Paradise Looking to Become a Blockchain Hub
Mauritius is luring blockchain innovators with its friendly regulatory environment and connections to countries with large unbanked populations.
Australia Reaffirms Pledge to Fix Bitcoin Tax Issue
Australia’s government is pushing ahead with plans to solve the "double taxation" problem of digital currencies in the country.
ECB: Blockchain 'Principles' Could Help Spur Adoption
The European Union’s central bank recent commented on how the economic bloc could move to encourage the spread of new technologies like blockchain.
R3's Newest Regulator Looks to DLT For KYC Testing
Quebec's financial regulator has joined the R3 blockchain consortium and created a fintech lab to investigate blockchain.
Crowdfunding Hollywood? Regulation Isn't Making it Easy for ICO Projects
A plan to use token-based crowdfunding to fund a new movie hit regulatory issues, but future efforts could bring a boost to creative projects.
Arizona Bitcoin Trader in Custody Following Police Raid
A bitcoin advocate and trader in Arizona remains in custody after his home was raided last week by federal officials.
German Regulators Order OneCoin to 'Dismantle Trading System'
Germany is stepping up its ongoing crackdown on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.
Florida's Money Laundering Statute Won't Affect Most Bitcoin Users
What's the potential impact of a recent court decision in Florida that centered on definitions for bitcoin and money transmission?
