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Blockchain Needs Centralization, Says Chinese SEC Official

An official from China's Securities Regulatory Commission has said complete decentralization is not the best way to reap blockchain's benefits.

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GMO Has Mined Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin Already

The crypto mine launched by Japanese IT firm GMO Internet has generated more than $3 million in revenue over the past three months.

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China's Biggest Political Event Sees Blockchain Praise

At China's annual "Two Sessions" political event, policy advisors have made a wide range of comments on the future of blockchain in the country.

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Trump Sanctions on North Korea Won't Stop Crypto Hacks, Senator Says

One U.S. senator thinks the Trump administration isn't doing enough to deter North Korean attacks on cryptocurrency users and exchanges.

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Singapore Weighs Need for New Rules to Protect Crypto Investors

Singapore's de facto central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, is looking at whether new regulations are needed to protect crypto investors.

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China's Police Expand Crypto Monitoring Overseas

China's police force isn't just focusing on domestic crypto activities, they're eyeing overseas exchange platforms as well, according to reports.

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Class Actions Mount as Coincheck Lingers Over Crypto Heist Refunds

Japanese exchange Coincheck is facing another class action lawsuit demanding cryptocurrency refunds and compensation for hack losses.

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Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia

Malaysia's central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.

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Japan's Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report

Japan's financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.

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China's Crypto Exchanges Didn't Just Survive – They're Thriving

Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.

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