Regulation

Markets

Regulators in Japan have reportedly proposed treating digital currencies such as bitcoin as conventional currencies.

By Pete RizzoFeb 23, 2016

Markets

A meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee discussed how blockchain could reshape the derivatives market.

By Stan HigginsFeb 23, 2016

Markets

The UK FCA has said it does not plan to regulate the blockchain industry for now as it believes it needs "space" to grow.

By Daniel PalmerFeb 23, 2016

Markets

A US district judge has ruled that bitcoins are a kind of intangible property in an ongoing civil case in California.

By Stan HigginsFeb 22, 2016

Markets

An international organization composed of the world’s top securities regulators is set to delve into blockchain technology research.

By Stan HigginsFeb 22, 2016

Markets

Why an overlooked aspect of recent European Commission proposal concerning the regulation of cryptocurrencies may have far-reaching consequences.

By Jacek CzarneckiFeb 20, 2016

Markets

A former regulator from one the UK's financial watchdogs has been hired by PwC to join its blockchain advisory team.

By Stan HigginsFeb 19, 2016

Markets

A UK parliament discussion of a bill relating to financial services shows lawmakers are pondering the blockchain could affect bank solvency.

By Pete RizzoFeb 15, 2016

Markets

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said that Australian banks did not collude in blocking services for bitcoin firms.

By Daniel PalmerFeb 15, 2016

Markets

A group of European heads of state are pushing for greater oversight of digital currency activity in the European Union.

By Stan HigginsFeb 13, 2016