Regulation
CFTC Commissioner: The Blockchain Could Cost Wall Street Jobs
During a recent speech, CFTC commissioner J Christopher Giancarlo said that the blockchain could cut costs in the financial sector – and cut jobs
Estonian High Court Asks Government to Clarify Bitcoin Stance
The Estonian Supreme Court has asked the country’s government to provide clarity in an ongoing court case involving bitcoin trading.
Russia's Finance Ministry Wants to Ban Bitcoin, Not the Blockchain
In a new interview with CoinDesk, Russia's Ministry of Finance opened up about bitcoin and blockchain technology.
SWIFT: Bitcoin Regulation in the EU Won't Happen Soon
The European Union (EU) is years away from implementing a consistent framework for cryptocurrency regulation, according to a new report by SWIFT.
Europol Seeks Intern With Bitcoin Tracing Skills
Europol wants an intern with blockchain analysis skills for an open source intelligence project.
Brazil Holds Hearing on Bitcoin Regulation Bill Amid Oversight Push
Brazil’s House of Representatives held a hearing this week to discuss a bill that would give the central bank oversight of digital currencies.
European Commission to Assess Bitcoin's Role in Terrorist Financing
The European Commission said today that it is assessing whether digital currencies like bitcoin fuel terrorist financing and money laundering.
Japanese Regulators Discuss Policing Domestic Bitcoin Exchanges
The Japan government is gearing up to regulate bitcoin activity more actively in the wake of the collapse of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox.
FinCEN Developed Bitcoin Training for IRS Tax Examiners
FinCEN has been working with the IRS to train its examiners on relevant aspects of bitcoin technology.
Taiwan Financial Regulator Says Bitcoin Isn't Banned
Taiwan's top financial regulator has said that its stance on bitcoin and digital currencies remains unchanged despite recent reports.
