Regulation
Ontario Securities Regulator Issues Warning About ICOs
Ontario's securities market watchdog has issued a warning to businesses using blockchain tech: you may run afoul of our laws.
New Hampshire's Bitcoin MSB Exemption Clears First Vote
Lawmakers in New Hampshire have advanced a measure that would exempt bitcoin traders in the state from money transmitter requirements.
Maine Senator Seeks Commission to Study Blockchain-Based Elections
Lawmakers in Maine want to study blockchain-based voting.
SEC Expected to Decide Bitcoin ETF's Fate By Friday
The SEC decision on the bitcoin ETF is expected by Friday, according to a source with knowledge of the agency’s deliberations.
Russian PM Orders Research on Public Sector Blockchain Use
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has asked two government ministries to investigate public sector blockchain applications.
PBoC Official: China's Bitcoin Exchanges Need Strict Supervision
The People’s Bank of China should continue keeping a close eye on domestic bitcoin exchanges, a senior central bank official said this week.
Consumer Watchdog in Italy Moves Against OneCoin Investment Scheme
Regulators in Italy have moved to suspend several affiliates of OneCoin, the digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.
Australian Finance Regulator Unveils Blockchain Research Effort
Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is launching a new innovation hub dedicated in part to blockchain research.
Why You Won't See Bitcoin in a Casino Anytime Soon
Bitcoins and gambling go together like pedals on a bike, but the use of cryptocurrencies in the highly regulated US is still at the conceptual stage.
