Regulation
Veteran Bitcoin Legal Strategist Joins Firm Hosting Trump Transition Meetings
Veteran bitcoin lawyer Carol Van Cleef has officially joined Baker Hostetler, a law firm that will oversee President-elect Trump's transition.
Inspector General: IRS Needs to Overhaul Bitcoin Tax Strategy
The US Internal Revenue Service needs to overhaul its strategy for bitcoin, an agency watchdog warned in a report published today.
UK Regulator Adds 9 Blockchain Startups to Fintech 'Sandbox'
Nine blockchain startups have joined a fintech 'sandbox' run by one of the UK's top finance regulators.
ICOs and Appcoins: A Blockchain VC's View
A bitcoin and blockchain investor offers a warning about the recent increase of ICOs and appcoins.
EU Legislators Advance Plan to Fund Blockchain Research
The European Union is moving closer to establishing a dedicated task force focused on digital currencies.
ULC Close to Finalizing Model Digital Currency Legislation
An effort to create a template for digital currency legislation in the US could be finalized by the end of the summer.
Swiss Lawmakers Take Steps Toward Bitcoin Regulation
Switzerland is moving to regulate bitcoin and blockchain tech.
Canadian Regulator Seeks Blockchain Experts for Fintech Panel
The Ontario Securities Commission is seeking representatives from the digital currency and blockchain industry for a new advisory panel on fintech.
BitLicense Critic Wages One-Man War
One bitcoin entrepreneur isn't going down without a fight, following the promulgation of the BitLicense regulation and his company's subsequent failure.
Australian Regulator: Blockchain Acquisitions Could Face Scrutiny
Australian banks looking to buy up blockchain startups might face a roadblock or two.
