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Closing China's Bitcoin Exchanges Was the Right Move, Says PBoC Official

The vice governor of the People's Bank of China has said that regulators took the right decision in banning ICOs and closing cryptocurrency exchanges.

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Bitcoin Not Legal Tender in India, Finance Minister Says

India's finance minister, Arun Jaitley, has said bitcoin is not legal tender in the country and indicated that regulations are under consideration.

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South Korean Finance Watchdog Has 'No Plans' to Regulate Bitcoin Trading

The governor of a South Korean financial regulator has said it has "no plans" to supervise cryptocurrency trading.

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Central Bank of Malaysia Plans Cryptocurrency Reporting Rules

The governor of Malaysia's central bank has provided more detail on upcoming regulations aimed to counter the illicit uses of cryptocurrencies.

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Philippine Regulators Eye New Rules for Bitcoin Exchanges and ICOs

Philippine regulators are eyeing new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offerings (ICOs), according to officials.

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Blockstream, Digital Garage Team Up to Foster Blockchain in Japan

Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream has expanded its partnership with IT firm Digital Garage to boost blockchain development in Japan.

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Bitcoin ATM Installations Draw Warning from Russian Prosecutors

Prosecutors in the Russian state of Tatarstan have issued a warning to a local businessman about two bitcoin ATMs.

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State Bank of India to Beta Test Blockchain Smart Contracts Next Month

The State Bank of India is planning to beta launch smart contracts and blockchain-based know-your-customer processes.

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Singapore's Central Bank Outlines When ICOs Are and Aren't Securities

Singapore Central Bank issued guide to digital token offerings providing general guidance on the application of securities laws administered by MAS.

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Chinese Power Provider Denies Bitcoin Mining Ban

A state-owned electric utility in China is rebuffing rumors that bitcoin mining has been deemed illegal by the government.

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