Regulation
Malta's Government is Developing a National Blockchain Strategy
Malta’s government is reportedly on the cusp of embracing blockchain through the adoption of a national strategy focused on the tech.
US Government Watchdog: 'Unclear' If New DLT Rules Needed
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) believes that the question of whether new blockchain regulations are needed remains an open one.
Arizona's Blockchain Gun Tracking Bill is Close to Becoming Law
A bill that blocks gun use from being tracked using blockchain tech will soon be signed into law in Arizona.
German Finance Watchdog Shutters OneCoin Payment Processor
Germany’s top finance regulator has moved to shut down a payment processor tied to the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme.
India's Bitcoin Startups Speak Out As Government Debates New Rules
A group of local bitcoin and blockchain businesses has a message for India’s government: hear us out.
Is Safe Haven Scarcity Becoming a Boon For Bitcoin?
The strict regulations that emerged following the financial crisis may have helped make bitcoin more attractive to investors, analysts say.
Australia’s Central Bank is Conducting Internal Blockchain Research
Australia’s central bank is involved with several initiatives focused on blockchain technology, public records show.
Washington Lawmakers Finalize New Bitcoin Business Rules
Legislators in Washington state have put the finishing touches on new rules for businesses that offer digital currency services.
Russian Central Banker: Bitcoin's Legal Recognition Isn't Guaranteed
Bitcoin's legal status in Russia is again uncertain after a central bank official backed away from positive statements from its Ministry of Finance.
State Regulators Blast New Hampshire's Bitcoin MSB Exemption
New Hampshire is weighing a bill to exempt bitcoin traders from money transmission laws – and state officials are speaking out against the measure.
