Hong Kong Proposal to Ban Retail Crypto Traders Sees Backlash

“Speculative” Bitcoin Needs Regulation, Says ECB President

Bank of International Settlements Requesting Feedback for Crypto Regulation

The Bank of International Settlements, an international body owned by 60 worldwide central banks, published a discussion paper on treatment of crypto assets. The committee is requesting the opinion of all industry participants to develop a “prudential” treatment policy.

German Bill Encouraging Crypto Adoption Passes Bundesrat

Starting from 2020, German banks should be able to provide sale and custody services for cryptocurrencies. This is the result of a bill approved today by the Bundesrat, a state-level representative body often compared to the U.

Crypto’s Biggest Challenge: Permissioned Digital Currencies

In a pattern similar to the five stages of grief, cryptocurrencies appear to be going through the ‘five stages of acceptance’ in mainstream society. First there was pure ignorance; then dismissal; followed swiftly by skepticism; then limited or restrictive toleration; and finally (we hope) acceptance.

Bermuda Triangulates IDs On Shyft Network

Some governments resist change, while others make it a point to keep up with ‘shyfting’ times. The small Caribbean island of Bermuda is one of those places, hosting the rollout of Perseid and Shyft Network‘s e-ID solution in Bermuda.

European Funds Get Serious About Crypto Investing: What Caspian Sees

According to the digital asset management solution provider Caspian, which provides professional investors with sophisticated crypto trading tools, the majority of funds they speak to are coming from Europe.