Regulation
European Union Leaders Seek Greater Oversight of Bitcoin Activity
A group of European heads of state are pushing for greater oversight of digital currency activity in the European Union.
Russian Central Bank Official Predicts Blockchain Future
The deputy chair of Russia’s central bank has reportedly told banking representatives that they should prepare for the spread of blockchain tech.
Compliance Expert Juan Llanos Joins Blockchain Analytics Firm
Financial compliance authority Juan Llanos is joining blockchain analytics firm Coinalytics as the executive vice president of business development.
Financial Stability Board Seeks 'Better Understanding' of Blockchain Tech
The Financial Stability Board, a group of central bank governors and financial regulators, has begun working on blockchain technology issues.
Putin Advisor: Accepting Bitcoin Payments in Russia is a Crime
An advisor to Russian president Vladimir Putin has reportedly spoken out against bitcoin.
Commonwealth Pushes Member Countries to Declare Bitcoin Legal
The Commonwealth has released a new report that calls on its 53 member countries to speak out on the legality of digital currencies.
European Commission Seeks More Customer Data from Bitcoin Services
The European Commission has said that it plans to tighten reporting standards for digital currency exchanges in the region.
Why Russia's Draft 'Anti-Bitcoin' Law May Be Flawed
A draft bill that would ban “money surrogates” was submitted to the Russian Parliament last month. But what might it mean for digital currencies?
Coin Center Releases Bitcoin Report for Securities Regulators
Coin Center has released a guide framework for how it believes bitcoin and blockchain tech should be regulated under securities law.
European Parliament Holds Hearing on Digital Currency Regulation
A European Parliament committee held a public hearing into virtual currencies this week.
