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CFTC Goes Full Blockchain and Crypto, Cites Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin in New Report

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released a 32-page primer breaking down the uses, risks and challenges of blockchain-based smart…

December 3, 2018

SEC Chairman Says Crypto, Bitcoin and Blockchain Should ‘Fit Into Our Rules’ Not Change Them

The New York Times kicked off its inaugural TimesTalksDealBook event last week with a discussion about blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The…

December 2, 2018

IMF Chief: Crypto Should Not Be Dismissed, Can Benefit the Public With ‘Fast and Cheaper’ Transactions

The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) has just released their latest bulletin. Included in the 30-page bulletin is…

November 9, 2018

Chinese Court Takes Step Toward Recognizing Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency as Legal Property

A new ruling issued by an arbitration body in China states that cryptocurrencies are legally protected property. The ruling, passed…

October 26, 2018

Former CFTC Commissioner and Board Member of ICE, Backer of Bakkt, Says ‘Light Touch’ Is Right Approach to Crypto

In an interview with Bloomberg Intelligence's Ben Elliott at the Bloomberg Sooner Than You Think technology summit on the outlook…

October 22, 2018

SEC Launches New Initiative Supporting Crypto, Blockchain and Fintech Innovation

The US government is slowly integrating cryptocurrency and financial technology into its regulatory ecosystem, adding legitimacy and more support for…

October 18, 2018

Most Crypto Criminals Plundering Bitcoin Are in Countries With Weak AML Regulations

According to a study by blockchain security firm CipherTrace, most Bitcoin that has been used for criminal means flowed through…

October 10, 2018

Prime Minister of Malta Goes All-In on Cryptocurrency in UN Address

During an address to the General Assembly of the United Nations, Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat was not shy about…

October 1, 2018

Crypto Battle in India Topples Country’s Largest Crypto Exchange

Zebpay, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in India, has shut down. According to a blog post, the company cites difficulties due…

September 28, 2018

Crypto Advocates From Coinbase, Ripple, ConsenSys, Blockchain, Fidelity, Nasdaq Urge Congress to Act Now

Leaders in the US cryptocurrency space stood up to Congress this week, asking for clarity and urgency around regulations –…

September 26, 2018