Latest from Pete Rizzo
More Updates to Japan's Payment Rules for Virtual Currencies May Be on the Way
A report to be released by NRI argues Japan needs to do more to bring clarity to the innovators working with digital currencies.
US Regulator Warns Virtual Currency Enables Cyberattacks on Banks
The federal agency that oversees national banks in the US has named virtual currencies as an operational risk.
Santander Names Blythe Masters Senior Blockchain Advisor
Banco Santander has named Digital Asset Holdings (DAH) CEO Blythe Masters to a new role as senior blockchain advisor.
SolidX Seeking to List Bitcoin ETF on New York Stock Exchange
Blockchain firm SolidX has filed with the SEC in a bid to launch a public investment vehicle that would offer exposure to bitcoin.
'Sin' Activities No Longer Drive Bitcoin Economy, Researchers Find
A soon-to-be-released study has found evidence that bitcoin’s market is now a venue for "legitimate" commerce.
Bitcoin Scaling Event Set for Third Installment in Italy
A conference series started in the wake of bitcoin's ongoing block size debate will see a third installment in 2016.
US Department of Homeland Security Talks Blockchain R&D
In a new interview, members of the US Department of Homeland Security discuss their increasing interest in blockchain tech.
Regulators, Legislators Join Blockchain Leaders at Bretton Woods Retreat
Regulators, legislators and entrepreneurs will decamp to New Hampshire this week for a gathering aimed at formalizing industry principles.
US Exchange Regulator FINRA Cites Bitcoin in Annual Risk Assessment
An organization tasked with regulating brokerages and exchanges is seeking to obtain information about how its members are using bitcoin.
Mitsubishi UFJ Invests in Bitcoin Startup Coinbase
Coinbase has reportedly raised more than $10m from Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.
