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.
A recent conference in France made it clear that the country's regulators are more skeptical than optimistic about bitcoin.
Operation Onymous has resulted in a string of arrests and dark web domain shutdowns in the past 48 hours.
A criminal case against Bitcoin Savings and Trust's Trendon Shavers has been filed by the US Attorney's Office.
Blake Benthall, the alleged operator of Silk Road 2.0, has been arrested and charged in a Manhattan federal court.
CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has spoken out in favour of flexible bitcoin regulation in the derivatives space and beyond.
The UK Treasury is to examine digital currencies to better understand the risks and benefits offered by the technology.
New York's BitLicense proposal will not cover non-financial blockchain technology projects, according to NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky.
NYDFS is considering an on-ramp for bitcoin startups to allow a more flexible regulatory framework.
Digital currencies are innovations that deserve better than regulation under existing financial rules, writes regulation consultant Peter Oakes.
About $9m in bitcoin may be sold by the Australian government following the sentencing of a Silk Road user.
Payments consultant Faisal Khan looks at the options for bitcoin companies following recent new guidance from FinCEN.
Digital currency exchange MintPal is seeking control of customer funds allegedly held by former Moolah CEO Alex Green.
Longest-serving SEC chairman Arthur Levitt, who now advises BitPay and Vaurum, has spoken about bitcoin in a TV interview.
Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have found that using bitcoin over Tor leaves users open to privacy-busting attacks.
Following rumors that members have been receiving letters from the SEC, the crypto 2.0 community has denied these claims.
In a new letter, New York Senator Charles Schumer said he will seek more funds to fight drug-related cybercrime.
Long-serving former SEC chairman Arthur Levitt has taken advisory roles at US bitcoin firms BitPay and Vaurum.
FinCEN releases new guidance for custodial bitcoin exchanges and payment processors, ruling them money services businesses under US law.
A UK judge has granted a final injunction against Moolah and ex-CEO Alex Green after an emergency action Friday.
Bitcoin in the eyes of US Congress members is vastly different. When might they create policy around it?
Mercator Advisory Group has published a research note on global bitcoin regulation, its first on the subject.
Lamassu has announced new compliance options for its bitcoin ATMs, citing increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Council offices across Italy had their computer files encrypted by a 'ransomware' virus that is demanding payment in bitcoin.
Bitcoin companies Circle and BitPay have submitted the final comments on New York's BitLicense proposals – for now.
The bitcoin arbitrage website, once prominent, has been shut down amid accusations of fraud.
Brisbane police have raided a cafe with ties to a biker gang, seizing a bitcoin ATM during the operation.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation begins a letter campaign against the BitLicense to fight its imposed surveillance measures.
US District Judge Katherine Forrest has adjourned the Ross Ulbricht trial until early next year.
NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky has clarified the proposed reach of the impending BitLicense regulations.
Multiple countries are working together to target the dark web's online markets, and bitcoin is on their watch list.
