Regulation


Markets

Irish Fund Managers Investigate Blockchain-Powered Data Reporting

A trade group for investment funds in Ireland has announced it is developing a new blockchain proof-of-concept focused on regulatory reporting.

abacus

Markets

UAE Central Bank: We Are Not Banning Bitcoin

The UAE's central bank isn't banning bitcoin, senior officials said in a statement today.

go

Markets

Switzerland Wants to Open a Sandbox to Attract More Blockchain Startups

Switzerland’s government is considering new regulations in light of fintech advancements such as blockchain.

swiss

Markets

NH Legislators Seek Money Transmission Exemption for Bitcoin Startups

Legislators in New Hampshire have filed a new bill that aims to clarify rules around digital currencies and money transmitters.

oldman

Markets

European Commission Eyes Transaction Limits on Digital Currencies

The EU is weighing a limit on cash transactions in a move that may also impact digital currency payments.

eu

Markets

Watch Washington's Senate Debate If Buying Weed With Bitcoin is Bad

Legislators gathered this week to hold a hearing on a measure that would prohibit cannabis firms in the state of Washington from working with bitcoin.

weed3

Markets

Bitcoin Startup Xapo Gets Nod of Approval from Swiss Finance Regulator

Bitcoin wallet company Xapo announced today that it has received an early nod of approval from a key Swiss regulator.

switzerland

Markets

The IRS is Trying to Keep Coinbase From Defending its Customer Data

The IRS is pushing back against Coinbase's efforts to intervene in a case over bitcoin user records.

lawyer

Markets

SARB Chief: Blockchain Could Bring Financial Access to Millions of People

The governor of South Africa's central bank struck a positive note on blockchain earlier this month.

sarb

Markets

EU Securities Watchdog: Too Early to Predict DLT Impact

A senior risk analyst for Europe’s securities markets watchdog has said it's too early to predict the regulatory impact of DLT.

Balls