Lawskys’ Farewell
The New York State Department of Financial Services recently released the third and final regulation of Bitcoin, known as the BitLicense. The cryptocurrency community expressed concern over grey areas for startups.
US States Continue To Attempt Bitcoin Regulation
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) recently released the final version of the much anticipated BitLicense on June 3, enacting the first regulatory framework for digital currency companies in New York.
The Era Of Prediction Markets Is At Hand
The race is on between several coding teams to produce the first decentralized prediction market. Some people feel that the winning project could be based on the Truthcoin protocol, and would be the most important invention since bitcoin itself.
Blockchain manoeuvres: applying Bitcoin’s technology to banking
Bitcoinâs blockchain is being hailed as revolutionary. But will the likes of UBS, ING and Nasdaq, who are exploring the potential of the technology, be able to overcome the challenges that remain, not least security and regulatory issues?
Indian Exchange Shocked By Banks
BTCXIndia’s recent closure has ruffled some feathers in the Bitcoin Community. Despite the live trading platform’s attempt to work within within a regulated framework their bank account has been discontinued, forcing BTCXIndia to close their doors.
Financial Services in the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology and Regulation to Achieve a Stronger Capital Markets Union
The paper examines the spread of digital technology throughout the financial-services arena and the rise of new and innovative services such as crowdfunding, blockchain technology and data analytics.
Bitcoin Regulation In Singapore: An Inside Look
Over the last year countries around the world have been engaged in attempts to either understand the technology or ban it outright. Singapore appears to have a flexible approach to regulating bitcoin and digital currencies.
American Bankers Association Proposes State Regulatory Framework for Virtual Currencies
The [American Bankers Association](http://www.aba.com/) (ABA) has proposed a draft model of regulatory framework for virtual currency activities such as Bitcoin to the [Conference of State Bank Supervisors](http://www.csbs.org/) (CSBS).
CryptoCurrency Security Standard to Define Bitcoin Best Practices
An industry group of developers, researchers and security professionals have come up with a set of proposed best practices for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency businesses.
Regulation of Virtual Currencies: A Global Overview
This report examines regulations for convertible virtual currencies in 14 countries: Australia; Bangladesh; Bolivia; Canada; China; Ecuador; India; Israel; Japan; Mexico; Russia; South Africa; the United States; and Vietnam.
Default Law: Arial 11 Isn’t Your Only Option
Decentralized currencies and contracts have created exciting new opportunities for entrepreneurs. But what is the legal context for these new ventures?
Federal Regulation Facilitates Bitcoin Adoption
Credit and debit card payments are excluded in the sale of marijuana, and [banks often refuse service](http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2015/01/05/Budding-Pot-Industry-Has-Trouble-Stashing-Its-Cash) to businesses in the industry. [American Green](http://americangreen.com/) has addressed this problem with ZaZZZ – the cannabis vending machine that accepts Bitcoin.
US State Considers Bitcoin For Taxes
Representatives in New Hampshire have started a process tackling one of Bitcoins barriers to adoption.
Davos 2015 – The Global Economic Outlook
The World Economic Forum invites 2,500 top business leaders, international political leaders, and selected intellectuals. This year, there was a discussion on digital technology and virtual currency.
Coinbase Claims Under Scrutiny
The US exchange and wallet provider claimed to have launched the “[First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange in the U.S](http://blog.coinbase.com/post/109202118547/coinbase-launches-first-regulated-bitcoin-exchange)”. California, New York, and CoinX disagree.
Federal Reserve Keeps One Eye on Bitcoin
On the 26th January 2015, the Federal Reserve Released a document discussing plans to improve payment systems in the US.
