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There's a Bigger Scam Than Anything in Crypto, It's Called KYC/AML

Anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer practices have cost many billions more than all ICO scams put together – yet, what they have produced?

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$1 Billion Chinese Blockchain Fund Denies Report of Government Pull-Out

A major Chinese blockchain fund launched in April has denied a report that the local government will withdraw its financial support.

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BRICS Bank Consortium to Research Blockchain Applications

BRICS nations' state-owned development banks plan to research blockchain technology for international transactions and other products.

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Vaccine Blockchain Plan Prompts Enquiries Amid China Pharma Scandal

Following China's pharma scandal, investors are buying a firm's claim to be developing a vaccine-tracking blockchain, but one regulator isn't happy.

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The First Augur Assassination Markets Have Arrived

People are now placing bets on whether public figures will be assassinated on decentralized prediction market Augur.

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US Consumer Finance Watchdog Opens Regulatory Sandbox to Blockchain

The CFPB is launching a regulatory sandbox to encourage innovation in new tech such as blockchain, acting head Mick Mulvaney announced Wednesday.

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What to Expect When Congress Talks Crypto (Twice) Tomorrow

Two Congressional committee hearings will examine whether crypto is the future of money, as well as what sort of regulation the space may need.

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Hong Kong's Blockchain Trade Finance Platform to Go Live By September

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is poised to launch a live blockchain trade finance platform within two months.

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Report: World's Biggest Asset Manager BlackRock Exploring Bitcoin

Global investment management company BlackRock may be mulling a move into bitcoin futures, according to a report.

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Shanghai Stock Exchange: New Regulation 'Crucial' to Clear Way for DLT

Shanghai Stock Exchange sees potential for DLT in the securities market, but says the lack of a regulatory framework is a hurdle to be addressed.

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