Regulation

A Winklevoss ETF Reboot? Analysts See Uphill Battle Ahead
A decision by the Bats exchange to fight the SEC rejection of a proposed bitcoin ETF has little hope, according to analysts.

R3 Targets Regulators for Next Wave of DLT Expansion
With 80 banks already among its members, distributed ledger consortium R3 is now setting its sights on bringing more regulators into the fold.

Nevada Lawmaker Moves to Block Taxes on Blockchain Transactions
A new bill filed in the Nevada Senate aims to prevent local authorities from imposing fees or taxes on the use of blockchain tech.

Australia's Securities Regulator Seeks Closer Ties To Blockchain Startups
Australia's top securities watchdog is looking to boost its engagement with companies working with blockchain.

Bitcoin Exchange Trial Ends With Two Convictions
Two individuals connected to the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.max have been convicted following a trial in New York.

After ETF Rejection, What's Next for Bitcoin On Wall Street?
After the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund was rejected by the SEC, what lies in store for the digital currency within the financial sector?

Report: Chinese Regulators Discuss Draft Rules With Bitcoin Exchanges
A new report indicates that Chinese regulators are in talks with bitcoin exchanges over potential AML and KYC rules.

The Trump Administration is Buying Into Blockchain Tech
US regulators and officials spoke in favor of expanding the adoption of blockchain across government and the private sector at an event this week.

German Central Bank Chief: Blockchain Could Make Markets Faster
Blockchain could help fuel a broader digitization drive in finance, according to the head of Germany’s central bank.

Alaskan Lawmakers Seek to License Bitcoin Businesses
Alaska is considering regulatory changes that would require digital currency firms to obtain money transmission licenses.
