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Regulation
Commissioner Claims CFTC Can Intervene in Bitcoin Markets
CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has said the agency is authorised to take enforcement actions against price manipulation in bitcoin markets.

Regulation Takes Center Stage at Bloomberg Bitcoin Event
Industry representatives discussed all manner of bitcoin issues at Bloomberg's bitcoin conference yesterday, but regulation was the hot topic.

Australian Government: Welfare Applicants Must Declare Bitcoin Assets
The Australian government has mentioned bitcoin on an official pension application form, which local experts say legitimizes digital currency.

CFPB Could Demand Consumer Protections for Digital Wallets
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has published a set of new proposals that could an impact cryptocurrency users.

Bank of Canada Keeping 'Close Eye' on Digital Currencies
The Bank of Canada says it's “keeping a close eye” on risks posed by new forms of electronic money.

Singapore Event Puts Bitcoin on Mainstream Finance Agenda
A conference in Singapore last week explored bitcoin's status as a currency and digital currencies' role in mainstream finance.

New Zealand Central Bank 'Not Threatened' by Bitcoin's Rise
The deputy governor of New Zealand's central bank has spoken positively of digital currencies like bitcoin.

Russia Lowers Proposed Penalties For Bitcoin Activities
Russia’s Ministry of Finance has reduced proposed fines for individual and institutional bitcoin users.

Digital Currency Conference to Follow Australian G20 Leaders' Summit
A conference dedicated to digital currencies will be held to coincide with the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brisbane.

French Regulators Focus On Bitcoin's Risks Instead of Its Rewards
A recent conference in France made it clear that the country's regulators are more skeptical than optimistic about bitcoin.
