Regulations
Why Coinbase Won't Add New Cryptos Anytime Soon
Adding new cryptocurrencies is a "top priority" for Coinbase, and it's becoming more clear how the exchange makes decisions about which to support.
Maryland Bills Call for Study, Possible Regulation of Blockchain
Maryland's proposed Financial Consumer Protection Act would represent the U.S. state's first regulatory pronouncements on cryptocurrency since 2014.
Olympic Medalist Apolo Ohno Has a Problem with Crypto
Olympian Apolo Ohno may have just launched a cryptocurrency exchange, but he isn't pulling punches when talking about his industry vision.
Dutch Finance Minister Calls for ICO Regulations
The finance minister of the Netherlands has called for new regulations around cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.
Bank of England Has 'No Plans' to Launch Cryptocurrency
The Bank of England has dropped plans to launch its own digital currency amid concerns about its impact on the financial system.
Belarus Government Cuts Taxes For Crypto Businesses
The government of Belarus has passed new statutes aimed in part at encouraging the development of companies around cryptocurrency and blockchain.
India's Central Bank Sounds the Alarm (Again) on Bitcoin
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a new warning on cryptocurrencies, the second time this year the central bank has done so.
Australian Central Bank: Regulating Blockchain Protocols 'Unlikely to Be Effective'
Cryptocurrencies don't pose "any pressing regulatory issues" for the Australian central bank's policies for payments.
Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks
The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.
Russia Likely to Mandate Identity Checks for Bitcoin Purchases
Russia’s deputy finance minister said this week that cryptocurrency purchasers will be required to prove their identity under forthcoming regulations.
