Regulation
Is Your Blockchain Token a Security? Coinbase Leads Legal Framework Launch
Coinbase, Coin Center and Union Square Ventures have released new research into the distributed application business model.
Russia's Controversial Bitcoin Bill Could See Further Delays
Russia’s finance ministry is reportedly looking to introduce a bill regulating cryptocurrency sometime next year.
New OCC Charter Could Give Bitcoin Exchanges Special Bank Status
New regulation proposed by the US OCC could give bitcoin exchanges and other fintech companies the ability to apply for a new charter.
US Federal Reserve Releases First Distributed Ledger Research Paper
The US Federal Reserve has released a new working paper on blockchain and distributed ledger tech.
Japan's Central Bank is 'Test-Driving' Distributed Ledgers
A senior Bank of Japan official revealed new details about the bank's blockchain work today.
Illinois Breaks From New York With Blockchain Regulatory Approach
CoinDesk looks into Illinois' ambitious plan to guide the integration of blockchain technology within government operations.
What the IRS Summons Will Mean for Coinbase Users
Tax expert Daniel Winters explores the bigger picture behind the IRS summons for Coinbase data.
Finland's Central Bank Organizes Blockchain Event
Finland’s central bank co-organized a seminar on blockchain last week.
Australian Digital Currency Advocates Launch Self-Regulation Effort
Digital currency advocates in Australia have launched a new code of conduct initiative aimed at promoting self-regulation.
A Judge Just Cleared the Way for the IRS to Seek Coinbase Customer Data
The IRS can serve bitcoin and ether exchange startup Coinbase with a summons for information about its users, a federal judge has ordered.
