Regulation
Bitcoin Lending Platform BTCJam Stops Taking New US Customers
Bitcoin lending platform BTCJam is no longer taking new US customers, citing uncertainty around regulation in the country.
Report: Russia to Propose 7-Year Prison Sentences for Digital Currency Issuers
The Russian Finance Ministry has reportedly beefed up penalties for the issuance of so-called money surrogates including digital currencies.
ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process
The executive director of the ESMA has said the agency believes blockchain tech could enhance the post-trade process.
Russia’s Qiwi Pushes Ahead With Controversial 'BitRuble' Project
Payments company Qiwi is pushing ahead on a cryptocurrency project despite an uncertain climate for the tech in Russia.
Japan Proposes Definition for Bitcoin in Bid to Regulate Exchanges
Japan's national Diet proposed changes to current legislation today to include a definition for virtual currencies under domestic law.
KPMG: Blockchain Could Be ‘Antidote’ to High Cost of Regulation
CoinDesk speaks to 'Big Four' financial firm KPMG about its blockchain strategy and theses on the current industry market.
BaFin: Blockchain Could Lead to 'New Standard' in Financial Markets
Germany’s top securities regulator has published a report that explores blockchain tech, offering early hints at how it views the technology.
European Parliament Event Explores Coding Regulation into Blockchain
A European Parliament event in Brussels today saw experts and regulators discuss the potential for encoding oversight into blockchain applications.
Japanese Legislator Calls for Bitcoin Tax Exemption
A legislator in Japan’s ruling political party has called for bitcoin purchases to be exempt from an 8% consumption tax, a news source says.
Does Bitcoin Pose a Threat to China's Economic Security?
An expert examines the relationship between China's mainstream stock market, regulators and the digital currency ecosystem.
