Regulation
EU Parliament Approves Proposal for Digital Currency Task Force
The European Parliament has voted to recommend that the bloc’s government create a task force dedicated to digital currencies and blockchain.
Japan Enacts Regulation for Digital Currency Exchanges
Japan’s national legislature approved a bill on Wednesday to regulate domestic digital currency exchanges.
Russia's 'Bitcoin Ban' Faces Uncertain Future After Draft Bill Withdrawn
A bill that would ban so-called money surrogates such as bitcoin in Russia has an uncertain future.
Vermont is Close to Passing a Law That Would Make Blockchain Records Admissible in Court
An economic development bill in Vermont includes language that makes blockchain data a form of admissible court evidence.
Bank of Japan Official: Central Banks Need to Watch Blockchain
A Bank of Japan official said this week that central banks should watch developments surrounding bitcoin and blockchain "closely".
Why Silvergate’s CEO is Banking 15 Bitcoin Companies
As Silvergate Bank prepares to give its 16th bitcoin account its CEO talks about how he got in the business of working with digital currency startups.
Former CFTC Official: Barack Obama ‘Should Heed the Call’ on Bitcoin
The Obama administration should move quickly to embrace bitcoin and blockchain technology, a former government regulator has argued in a new op-ed.
Australia Nearing Decision on Bitcoin Exchange Regulation
The Australian government has officially responded to a Senate report that offered regulatory recommendations for digital currencies.
Private Digital Currency Founder Jailed for 20 Years
The founder of Liberty Reserve, a private digital currency system that was a predecessor of bitcoin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Bitcoin Organized Crime Research Funded by Germany and Austria
The Austrian and German governments are funding a research effort focused on the use of digital currencies in organized crime.
