Regulation


Markets

DTCC Organizes Blockchain Event on Capitol Hill

The DTCC has revealed it hosted a group of regulators and financial industry execs in Washington, DC, last month for a conversation on blockchain

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Markets

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.

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Markets

Bitcoin Investment Trust and Genesis Trading Settle With SEC

The SEC has settled with the Bitcoin Investment Trust and its authorized participant following an investigation into a repurchase program.

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Markets

SEC Opens Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust Filing for Public Comment

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss take another step closer to SEC approval with a request submitted by their new listing exchange, BATS.

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Policy

How Distributed Ledgers Impact Post-Trade in a Dodd-Frank World

Cromwell & Moring LLP attorneys explore the relationship between blockchain and the Dodd-Frank financial reform law.

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Markets

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.

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Markets

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.

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North Carolina Governor Signs Bitcoin Bill Into Law

North Carolina today expanded its Money Transmitters Act to cover activities related to bitcoin and digital currencies.

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Markets

Evaluating the EU's New Definition for Virtual Currencies

The EU proposed changes to its AML directive this week to include a new definition for digital currencies. But, what will be the impact?

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Markets

European Union Adopts Tighter Bitcoin Controls Amid Terrorism Crackdown

The executive branch of the European Union today adopted new AML rules that will impact digital currency businesses.

Frans Timmermans