Regulation
BBA, Payments Council Respond to UK 'Call for Information' on Digital Currencies
The BBA and the Payments Council have published a response to the government's 'Call for Information' on digital currencies, issued last year.
Spanish Political Party Calls for Bitcoin Regulation
A Spanish political party has submitted a proposal to the country's Congress outlining the need for bitcoin regulation.
Russia's Media Watchdog Blocks Bitcoin Websites
Russia’s media watchdog has blocked access to a few bitcoin-related sites, citing a court order from 30th September.
Payments Veterans Seek to Unlock Blockchain's Power With Align Commerce
Align Commerce is using bitcoin as a method for moving value and the blockchain to provide tracking for payments.
CFTC Commissioner: Market Manipulation Could Shape Bitcoin's Future
The CFTC's Mark Wetjen tells CoinDesk how his agency might investigate bitcoin market manipulation and why it may not engage the industry in 2015.
Coin Center Unveils Bitcoin-Focused Public Policy Website
Non-profit advocacy group Coin Center has launched its website with a focus on public policy issues related to cryptocurrencies.
US Treasury May Consider Bitcoin Industry Concerns Over Banking Access
The Chamber of Digital Commerce will present data to the US Treasury on banking problems faced by digital currency startups at a meeting next week.
California Delays Formal Decision on Bitcoin Regulation
A December meeting of California’s Department of Business Oversight did not result in any formal decision on bitcoin regulation.
India's Central Bank Could One Day Use Digital Currency, Chief Says
Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan spoke out on bitcoin at a televised event late last week.
Russian Ministry Criticises Draft Bill Banning Bitcoin
The Russian Ministry of Economic Development has stated that a ban on "cash equivalents" could have a negative impact on businesses.
