Regulation
What Circle's UK E-Money License Means for Bitcoin and Blockchain
Industry commentators weigh in on the impact of Circle's new e-money license in the UK.
Industry Advocacy Groups Unite to Launch Global Blockchain Forum
Global interest groups focused on bitcoin, blockchain and digital asset-related issues have come together to create a new business forum.
Regulating Blockchain Would Be an Exercise in Futility
In this opinion piece, technology lawyer Cameron-Huff discusses why he believes it's too early for regulators to craft rules for blockchain tech.
Japan's Financial Regulator to Discuss Blockchain Market Applications
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is set to discuss blockchain tech at a policy meeting early next month.
Regulation a Doubled-Edged Sword for Blockchain Clearing and Settlement
In this opinion piece, blockchain investor William Mougayar explores how regulation could impact clearing and settlement.
SEC Chair: Agency 'Actively Exploring' Blockchain Regulation
The chair of the SEC last night spoke out publicly on the Federal regulatory agency's current and future plans for potential blockchain controls.
Bank of Canada Researcher: Bitcoin Monetary Standard Would Fail
A research consultant for Canada's central bank has published a paper that envisions a world with a monetary standard based on bitcoin.
US Bank Regulator to Examine Distributed Ledgers in FinTech Framework Push
The US Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is looking to establish a framework for regulating financial technologies like blockchain.
Don't Blame Bitcoin for the Madness of Men
Dr Philippa Ryan discusses the relationship between perceptions of bitcoin as a technology and activity in its historically turbulent global markets.
CFTC Commissioner: Agency Should Revisit Rules for Distributed Ledgers
CFTC's J Christopher Giancarlo said today that he believes his agency should reexamine existing rules for distributed ledger technology.
