In an unprecedented decision, the CFTC maintains that bitcoin as well as other virtual currencies are deemed as a commodity under the Commodity Exchange Act.
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Posts: Regulatory actions
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Leading bitcoin wallet and exchange Coinbase recently tipped its hat to North Carolina’s forward-thinking regulatory requirements for bitcoin businesses.
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PayPal has agreed to pay a large settlement fee for allegedly processing transactions from individuals based in countries under sanction.
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With large companies falling victim to serious hacks and breaches in the past year, President Barrack Obama proposed plans to tackle cyber security.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Sprint over issues accompanying third-party billing.
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A less stringent BitLicense from the NYDFS, hinted during a Ben Lawsky Bipartisan Policy Center keynote, may soon cause bitcoin proponents to rejoice.
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President Obama visited the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today. and in doing so, revealed his plans to heighten security in government provided payments.
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The Third Party Payment Processors Association has recently filed a legal brief supporting a lawsuit against Operation Choke Point.
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The European Court of Justice will rule if bitcoin transactions are subject to its value-added tax rules (VAT).
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The CFPB, which is responsible for protecting America’s most vulnerable consumers, announced an inquiry into the mobile financial services industry.
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New York’s Department of Financial Services together with Visa and MasterCard are clamping down on payday loans.
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China’s treatment of bitcoin has a history of affecting the market, and now, regulatory actions are hitting the bitcoin economy hard.
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The European Parliament has voted to shake up the landscape of commerce relating to credit and debit cards.
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The Financial Conduct Authority is taking steps to level the playing field and protect consumers.
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