Regulation
US Federal Reserve Releases First Distributed Ledger Research Paper
The US Federal Reserve has released a new working paper on blockchain and distributed ledger tech.
Japan's Central Bank is 'Test-Driving' Distributed Ledgers
A senior Bank of Japan official revealed new details about the bank's blockchain work today.
Illinois Breaks From New York With Blockchain Regulatory Approach
CoinDesk looks into Illinois' ambitious plan to guide the integration of blockchain technology within government operations.
What the IRS Summons Will Mean for Coinbase Users
Tax expert Daniel Winters explores the bigger picture behind the IRS summons for Coinbase data.
Finland's Central Bank Organizes Blockchain Event
Finland’s central bank co-organized a seminar on blockchain last week.
Australian Digital Currency Advocates Launch Self-Regulation Effort
Digital currency advocates in Australia have launched a new code of conduct initiative aimed at promoting self-regulation.
A Judge Just Cleared the Way for the IRS to Seek Coinbase Customer Data
The IRS can serve bitcoin and ether exchange startup Coinbase with a summons for information about its users, a federal judge has ordered.
Illinois Unveils Blockchain Policy in Bid to Attract Industry Innovators
The State of Illinois today announced an ambitious plan to encourage government and private sector blockchain innovation.
Uganda Takes its First Steps Toward Bitcoin Regulation
A UN organization focused on criminal justice issues organized a meeting on bitcoin and digital currencies this past summer in Uganda.
IRS Effort to Access Coinbase Records Could Take Months
Digital currency exchange Coinbase says it’s planning to fight a government effort to acquire information about its users.
