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Fear and HODLing at MIT: Blockchain Experts Weigh Impact of SEC Action

The SEC may cast an even wider net on the crypto space than thought just a week ago, but many remain optimistic about regulators’ growing involvement.

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$125 Million: Orchid Is Raising One of 2018's Biggest Token Sales

A startup with the aim of building a private, peer-to-peer browser using cryptocurrency has told the SEC it plans to hold a $125 million SAFT.

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Messaging Giant Line to Support Dapps on Own Blockchain

Line, the Japan-based messaging app provider, is planning to build its own blockchain to boost development of decentralized apps.

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Locked Out of Coinbase: Why Are Wyoming's Bitcoin Users Still Waiting?

A month after Wyoming changed a law to let Coinbase restore service in the state, users there are still waiting to regain access to their funds.

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Softbank Wants to Cut Carbon Emissions with Green Energy Blockchain

A group of Japanese firms is planning a blockchain pilot that would allow rural consumers to trade renewable energy.

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Travel Booking Site CheapAir Is Switching Bitcoin Payment Processors

CheapAir.com is to switch bitcoin payment processors following a service change by Coinbase, but the new integration poses problems for users.

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Monex CEO: Closer Crypto Exchange Oversight 'Common Sense'

Oki Matsumoto's comment raises eyebrows, given that his firm just plumped for a crypto exchange of its own.

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'WordPress of Blockchain' Startup Seeks to Solve Enterprise Pain Points

Elemential, which is based in Mumbai, India, seeks to remove the pain of “blockchain administration."

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Why ICOs Could Eat Delaware's Lunch

Delaware's status as a go-to jurisdiction for business can't be taken for granted as tokens take off and issuers flock to blockchain-friendly states.

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Rappers, Ravens and Lord of the Rings: The Race for 'Dope' Coin Names Is On

A 'Lord of the Rings' reference in several crypto projects illustrates a coming land grab on the finite amount of "cool" names.

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