Regulation
Ex-Coinbase Compliance Exec: Basic Questions Still Hold Back Bitcoin
CoinDesk speaks to ex-Coinbase CCO Martine Niejadlik regarding the state of compliance and regulation in the digital currency industry.
FATF: Regulate Virtual Currency Exchanges to Counter Crime Risks
Digital currency exchanges and gateways need to be tightly regulated to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing, says the latest FATF report.
NY Bitcoin Businesses Now Have 45 Days to Apply for BitLicense
The NYDFS has officially adopted the BitLicense as of its publication in the New York State Register today.
Home Office: UK Should Create a Crime-Fighting Cryptocurrency
The UK Home Office believes the government should consider creating its own digital currency that increases the traceability of transactions.
Bitcoin Poker Operator to Face Nevada Court on Gaming Charge
Bryan Micon, former operator of bitcoin poker website Seals with Clubs, is set to face a Nevada judge this week.
Canadian Senate Panel Calls for 'Light Touch' Bitcoin Regulation
A report published by the Canadian Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce has called for a regulatory "light touch" on bitcoin.
Fantasy Bitcoin Stock Market Sand Hill Fined $20K By SEC
The SEC has settled with Sand Hill Exchange, an experimental stock market that used bitcoin as a medium of exchange.
EBA: 51% Attack Remains Bitcoin’s Biggest Problem
Bitcoin’s biggest problem is still the threat of a 51% attack, according to Dr Dirk Haubrich of the European Banking Authority (EBA).
Erik Voorhees: BitLicense Requires 'Reckless' Data Collection
ShapeShift founder and CEO Erik Voorhees discusses the company's new iOS app and its decision to stop serving the New York market.
Bitcoin Mining Pool BTC Guild to Close Over BitLicense Concerns
Bitcoin mining pool BTC Guild is shutting down later this month, and its operator has cited the BitLicense finalization as a major factor.
