Regulation


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US Bank Regulator to Examine Distributed Ledgers in FinTech Framework Push

The US Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is looking to establish a framework for regulating financial technologies like blockchain.

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Markets

Don't Blame Bitcoin for the Madness of Men

Dr Philippa Ryan discusses the relationship between perceptions of bitcoin as a technology and activity in its historically turbulent global markets.

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Markets

CFTC Commissioner: Agency Should Revisit Rules for Distributed Ledgers

CFTC's J Christopher Giancarlo said today that he believes his agency should reexamine existing rules for distributed ledger technology.

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FSA Official: Asia Should Have Competitive Edge in Blockchain Tech

A representative of Japan’s Financial Services Agency has argued Asia should emerge as a leader in blockchain technology.

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Australian Government Seeks End to Double Taxation of Bitcoin

The Australian government announced its commitment today to seek a legislative solution to tax questions surrounding bitcoin.

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State Regulation Changes the Game for Bitcoin Sellers in New Hampshire

A look at a recent legislative update in New Hampshire that classifies bitcoin sellers as money transmitters.

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Finance

Energy and Commerce Committee Talks Bitcoin in Congressional Hearing

A US Congressional subcommittee on commerce and trade held a hearing today on the subject of digital currencies and blockchain technology.

U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Markets

Bitcoin Startups Stuck in Limbo as BitLicense Process Drags On

More than six months after the final date for application filings, only one license has been issued under New York’s BitLicense regulatory framework.

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Bitcoin Lending Platform BTCJam Stops Taking New US Customers

Bitcoin lending platform BTCJam is no longer taking new US customers, citing uncertainty around regulation in the country.

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Report: Russia to Propose 7-Year Prison Sentences for Digital Currency Issuers

The Russian Finance Ministry has reportedly beefed up penalties for the issuance of so-called money surrogates including digital currencies.

Moscow, Russia