Lawsky: ICO Fever Could Bring Cryptocurrency Backlash

Benjamin Lawsky, the former regulator behind New York's BitLicense, warned that recent ICO excesses could bring a hammer down on the entire industry.

CFTC Chair Giancarlo: Embracing Blockchain Is in the ‘National Interest’

J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC chair, has called on government agencies to embrace blockchain, saying it's in the national interest to do so.

US Treasury May Consider Bitcoin Industry Concerns Over Banking Access

The Chamber of Digital Commerce will present data to the US Treasury on banking problems faced by digital currency startups at a meeting next week.

Mercator Report Finds Conflicting Bitcoin Regulation Harmful to Industry

Mercator Advisory Group has published a research note on global bitcoin regulation, its first on the subject.

Academics Call for Revisions to New York’s BitLicense Proposal

Two research fellows from George Mason University have suggested changes be made to the current BitLicense proposal.

Argentinian Bitcoin Exchange Loses its Bank Accounts

Argentinian bitcoin exchange Unisend stopped customer deposits and bank transfers Monday when banks closed its company accounts.

EBA: Financial Institutions Should Avoid Bitcoin, Await Regulation

The European Banking Authority has warned that financial institutions should not buy, hold or sell digital currencies – yet.

European Central Bank: Bitcoin Shouldn’t be Ignored or Dismissed

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reiterated its position on digital currencies, saying they should not be overlooked.

Will America Follow Washington State’s Lead and Classify Bitcoin as ‘Money’?

Unlike many other controversial topics debated by government, the support and criticism of digital currencies transcend party lines.