We must protect our ability to transact privately online
Without cryptocurrency, a cashless society is a surveillance society
A question we often get when talking to policymakers and congressional staff is whether cryptocurrency is anonymous. And if it is, what can be done to address it? The implication...
Why Private Peer-to-Peer Payments are Essential to an Open Society
Cash is more than a method of payment. It is a fundamental tool for individual privacy and autonomy, and it is necessary for an open society. This paper shows that...
Coin Center Travel Series: Kyoto, Japan
Regulatory reactions following prominent cryptocurrency thefts has created a less-than-friendly environment for innovators.
This is the latest installment of Coin Center's multi-part travel series examining how cryptocurrency is used around the world. As recently as August 2018 some referred to Japan as the “the...
We demonstrated the Bitcoin Lightning Network in Congress.
Earlier today, Coin Center hosted a briefing in Congress in conjunction with the Congressional Blockchain Caucus. We covered the basics of cryptocurrency, why it’s exciting, and went through some the...
As any cryptocurrency entrepreneur will tell you, getting a BitLicense is difficult and costly. Not only that, but as written the regulation has grey areas relating to custody, requires state...
Coin Center Travel Series: Chiang Mai, Thailand
A small yet savvy technical community remains hopeful for regulatory clarity
This is the latest installment of Coin Center's multi-part travel series examining how cryptocurrency is used around the world. The cryptocurrency community in Chiang Mai is transitioning from an organic, spontaneous...
Today, Reps. Warren Davidson and Darren Soto introduced the Token Taxonomy Act, which includes several common-sense changes to federal law. First, the bill would amend the definition of “security” in...
The next Coin Center Annual Dinner will be on May 13, 2019
Save the date! Blockchain’s night out is back. We will be returning the the magnificent ballroom of the Plaza Hotel in New York City after the first night of Consensus...
Two new digital asset associations launch to advance cryptocurrency professionalization.
Over the last week, The Association for Digital Asset Markets and Mexican Blockchain Association both launched. Their goals are to develop industry standards, codes of conduct, and best practices among...
Preserving the Freedom to Innovate with Public Blockchains
A discussion state v. federal regulation, money transmission regulations and how Coin Center works to preserve the freedom to innovate using public blockchains.