Regulation

Bitcoin Futures Volume Is More Significant Than You Think, Bitwise Says

The bitcoin futures market is far larger, relative to the spot market, than previously thought, says Bitwise Asset Management.

London-based crypto liquidity provider B2C2 has hired Wall Street veteran Rob Catalanello to lead its expansion in the U.S.

Blockchain analytics firms say money laundering accusations against ShapeShift don’t match up.

The U.K. Parliament has been presented demos of real-world blockchain applications designed to educate policymakers.

Japan is lowering the limits for cryptocurrency margin trading from next year, and will also mandate registration of platforms offering the service.

Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Colorado are eyeing a role for blockchain technology in the agricultural industry.

Australia’s government has committed AU$100,000 to support blockchain firms joining Austrade’s mission to CoinDesk Consensus in May.

More than six months since ICE revealed its vision for Bakkt, the bitcoin futures market is still awaiting regulatory approval.

Riot Blockchain is planning to launch a regulated exchange in the U.S. to offer crypto banking and trading services.

The SEC’s crypto czar spoke at SXSW, advising blockchain entrepreneurs to engage with regulators early and often.