Regulation


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Bitcoin as a Commodity: What the CFTC’s Ruling Means

Attorney Jared Marx discusses a recent ruling by the United States Commodities Futures Trading Commission, which saw it label bitcoin as a commodity.

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Bank of England Economist Proposes National Digital Currency

The Bank of England’s top economist has suggested that a digital currency based on bitcoin could alleviate monetary policy problems.

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ASIC Chairman: Blockchain Technology Has Potential to Change Finance

The chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has said blockchain technology has the potential to change the financial market.

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CFTC Ruling Defines Bitcoin and Digital Currencies as Commodities

The CFTC has confirmed that bitcoin and other digital currencies are commodities covered by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

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California's Bitcoin Bill Shelved by State Senator

California's AB-1326 bill, which attempted to regulate virtual currency businesses, has been made inactive at the request of a state senator.

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US State Bank Supervisors Publish Final Model Regulation

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has released the final version of its model regulatory framework for digital currencies.

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Société Générale's Legal Director Seeks Bitcoin Regulation

Société Générale's group legal director has called out for the establishment of an international bitcoin regulatory framework.

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CFTC Grants Temporary Approval to Bitcoin Startup LedgerX

LedgerX has received temporary approval from the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission to act as a swap execution facility.

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Digital Currency Crimes Chief: DOJ Has No Bitcoin Agenda

DOJ Digital Currency Crimes Coordinator Kathryn Haun discusses the common ground her agency shares with innovators in bitcoin and blockchain.

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Bitcoin Group Makes Third Attempt to IPO in Australia

Bitcoin Group is to make its third attempt to IPO this November, following two stop orders from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

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