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Korean Regulator Tells Crypto Exchanges to Revise User Agreements

South Korean regulators, whose decisions have shaken cryptocurrency markets in the past, are reportedly cracking down on exchanges' contract terms.

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Iran's Government is Debating a Ban on Telegram Over Its ICO

Iran's president has spoken out against aired plans to ban Telegram's messaging app over fears its new token may undermine the national currency.

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OKEx Denies Manipulation Claims After Bitcoin Futures Rollback

Hong Kong-based crypto exchange OKEx is saying it had no role in its exchange's irregularity from last week.

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Japanese Brokerage Firm May Acquire Hacked Coincheck Exchange

Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major hack early this year, may soon be under new management, reports say.

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Messaging Giant Line to Launch South Korean Blockchain Subsidiary

Japan-based social messaging platform Line is launching a blockchain-focused subsidiary in South Korea.

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How Active Crypto Traders Can Save on US Taxes

Active crypto traders can qualify for trader tax status (TTS) to deduct business and home-office expenses. And there might be an additional benefit.

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Amber Baldet Leaving JPMorgan Blockchain Team to Start New Venture

Amber Baldet, who led development of JPMorgan's permissioned blockchain platform Quorum, is leaving to start her own project.

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Report: Russia's Gazprombank to Test Cryptocurrency Service

Russia's state-owned Gazprombank is reportedly looking into facilitating cryptocurrency transactions through a Swiss subsidiary.

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BankChain Project Launches Blockchain Exchange for Stressed Assets

The India-based consortium has launched a blockchain-based exchange for trading non-performing assets.

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TD Bank Considers Public Blockchain for Asset Tracking

A newly published patent application indicates that TD Bank may be considering the use of a public blockchain for certain kinds of transactions.

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