Regulation
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.
ASIC Chief: Blockchain Will Have 'Profound Implications' for Regulators
The head of Australia’s top securities watchdog said earlier this month that blockchain technology will have “profound implications”.
European Parliament Report Proposes Task Force on Digital Currencies
A new European Parliament draft report on digital currencies calls for the creation of a task force specifically devoted to the technology.
Japan Considers Regulating Bitcoin as Currency
Regulators in Japan have reportedly proposed treating digital currencies such as bitcoin as conventional currencies.
CFTC Hearing Explores Role of Regulators in Blockchain Future
A meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee discussed how blockchain could reshape the derivatives market.
UK Financial Regulator Vows to Give Blockchain 'Space' to Grow
The UK FCA has said it does not plan to regulate the blockchain industry for now as it believes it needs "space" to grow.
California Bankruptcy Judge Says Bitcoin is Property, Not Currency
A US district judge has ruled that bitcoins are a kind of intangible property in an ongoing civil case in California.
