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Digital Currency 'Still on the Agenda' at Russian Central Bank
The head of a unit at the Russian central bank focused in part on FinTech sees a potential role for blockchain use in finance and other industries.

EU Watchdog: Distributed Ledgers Still Face Key Challenges
ESMA has released a new paper on blockchains and distributed ledgers as part of a fact-finding effort into the technology.

Abu Dhabi Regulators Seek Blockchain Startups for FinTech Sandbox
Abu Dhabi's newest financial free zone is seeking to promote the development of blockchain startups, according to a new proposal.

Japan’s Trade Ministry: Government Should Promote Blockchain Use Cases
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has released the results of a survey on blockchain technology.

US Congress Reps Receive Blockchain Briefing at Capitol Hill Event
More than 15 members of Congress met with representatives of the blockchain technology industry this week in Washington, DC.

EU Parliament Approves Proposal for Digital Currency Task Force
The European Parliament has voted to recommend that the bloc’s government create a task force dedicated to digital currencies and blockchain.

Japan Enacts Regulation for Digital Currency Exchanges
Japan’s national legislature approved a bill on Wednesday to regulate domestic digital currency exchanges.

Russia's 'Bitcoin Ban' Faces Uncertain Future After Draft Bill Withdrawn
A bill that would ban so-called money surrogates such as bitcoin in Russia has an uncertain future.

Vermont is Close to Passing a Law That Would Make Blockchain Records Admissible in Court
An economic development bill in Vermont includes language that makes blockchain data a form of admissible court evidence.

Bank of Japan Official: Central Banks Need to Watch Blockchain
A Bank of Japan official said this week that central banks should watch developments surrounding bitcoin and blockchain "closely".
