Financial Regulation

CFTC Chair Giancarlo: Embracing Blockchain Is in the 'National Interest'

J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC chair, has called on government agencies to embrace blockchain, saying it's in the national interest to do so.

Por Aaron Stanley21 sept 2017

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.

Mercator Advisory Group has published a research note on global bitcoin regulation, its first on the subject.

Two research fellows from George Mason University have suggested changes be made to the current BitLicense proposal.

Por Tom Sharkey18 ago 2014

Argentinian bitcoin exchange Unisend stopped customer deposits and bank transfers Monday when banks closed its company accounts.

The European Banking Authority has warned that financial institutions should not buy, hold or sell digital currencies – yet.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reiterated its position on digital currencies, saying they should not be overlooked.

Unlike many other controversial topics debated by government, the support and criticism of digital currencies transcend party lines.

A "heated debate" on bitcoin erupted during a panel discussion at the Asian Financial Forum on Tuesday.

Por Pete Rizzo16 ene 2014

Bitcoin's price has dragged Litecoin down with it, following news of China's alleged crackdown on third-party payment processors.

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