Regulation
Coinbase's IRS Dispute Isn't Just About Bitcoin
Think Coinbase's IRS issues are about bitcoin alone? The implications are far more broad, CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues.
A Slow Awakening: 2016 in US Blockchain Policy
CoinDesk examines the developments (or lack thereof) that shaped the year in US blockchain regulation.
2017: The Year Regulators Engage with Blockchain
Chuck Thompson argues that the coming year will see distributed ledger tech arrive more broadly on the regulatory radar than it has before.
2017: The Second Era of Bitcoin Begins
Akin Fernandez gives a passionate overview of the cryptocurrency industry's year – 12 months that he says prove "there can be only one bitcoin".
Coinbase User Asks Federal Court to Stop IRS Bitcoin Subpoena
A Coinbase customer has gone to court to stop the IRS from subpoenaing user data from the bitcoin and ether exchange startup.
CFTC's Giancarlo: How US Regulators Can Boost Blockchain in 2017
The CFTC's Chris Giancarlo argues that the US needs to rethink its blockchain policy for 2017 and beyond.
27 Financial Firms Form Korean Blockchain Consortium
A new blockchain consortium has been formed in South Korea, with both established finance firms and technology startups on its membership roster.
Why Bitcoin's Remittance Disruption Slowed to a Crawl
Cross-border remittance was expected to be bitcoin’s killer app, but that just hasn't happened. CoinDesk looks at why.
Smart Contract Issues Set Off 'Alarm Bells', Says US Regulator
Representatives of two US regulators have explained how their agencies are approaching the rapidly growing smart contracts industry.
Japan Could Drop 8% Bitcoin Sales Tax By Mid-2017
Japan’s plans to drop an 8% sales tax on bitcoin purchases could begin as early as July 2017.
