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BTCC to Cease China Trading as Media Warns Closures Could Continue

China-based exchange BTCC has announced it will be closing its doors to domestic trading, while Shanghai media indicates a broader crackdown.

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Bitcoin Exchanges Lack Legal Foundation, China Internet Finance Association Says

A self-regulatory body in China focused on online finance has issued a new warning on bitcoin exchange risks.

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China's ICO Ban: Understandable, Reasonable and (Probably) Temporary

China's ICO ban might not be what it seems, according to CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson. In an OpEd, she argues it's not only reasonable – but temporary.

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WSJ, Bloomberg Latest to Claim Bitcoin Exchange Crackdown in China

New media reports are coming out in support of the idea China may soon take action to shut down domestic bitcoin exchange platforms.

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Malaysian Finance Regulator Warns Investors Over ICO Risks

Malaysia's Securities Commission has issued a statement warning investors of the perceived risks of initial coin offerings (ICOs).

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33 Cases: Cryptocurrency Fraud Is on the Rise in Japan

Japanese law enforcement officials have released new figures about cryptocurrency-related fraud during 2017.

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China's ICO Ban: A Full Translation of Regulator Remarks

CoinDesk provides a translation of yesterday's ruling from China's regulators on the legality of fundraising via blockchain tokens.

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Hong Kong Regulator Warns ICO Tokens May Be Securities

The Hong Kong securities regulator, the SFC, has announced that tokens issued via initial coin offerings may be classified as securities.

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China Outlaws ICOs: Financial Regulators Order Halt on Token Trading

New statements from China's financial regulators call for a halt on all token trading and for the commencement of customer refunds.

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Russia Could Pass Cryptocurrency Law This Year, Senior Lawmaker Says

Russia may have a finalized cryptocurrency trading bill by the end of the summer, according to a senior lawmaker.

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