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IMF Advises Against Crypto as Legal Tender in Marshall Islands Report

The IMF says the Republic of the Marshall Islands should reconsider introducing a cryptocurrency as a second legal tender over perceived risks.

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'Crypto Assets Are Here to Stay,' Says EU Commission Vice President

The European Commission will conclude a regulatory assessment of crypto assets this year, because "they are here to stay," says an official.

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Yahoo Finance Now Offers Trading of 4 Cryptos on Its iOS App

Having tracked crypto prices for years, Yahoo Finance has now added a feature that lets users trade 4 cryptos on its iOS app, including dogecoin.

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Chinese Tech Hub Follows Beijing With Ban on Crypto Promotion

A special economic zone in Guangzhou is following the lead of Beijing's financial district in banning activities that promote cryptocurrencies.

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Search Giant Baidu to Censor Crypto Discussions on Online Forum

Chinese search giant Baidu is joining Alibaba and Tencent in a move aimed to distance itself from cryptocurrency-related activities.

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WeChat, Alipay to Block Crypto Transactions on Payment Platforms

WeChat Pay and Alipay are scrambling to keep up with regulators after recent announcements regarding initial coin offerings and cryptocurrencies.

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Chinese Regulators Blast Crypto Fundraising in New Joint Warning

Five regulatory agencies in China have issued a warning against illegal fund raising and trading activities related to blockchain and cryptocurrency.

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SEC Rejects 9 Bitcoin ETF Proposals

The SEC has issued rejections to bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion.

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Venues Banned from Hosting Crypto Events in Beijing's Finance District

Commercial properties in downtown Beijing have been ordered not to provide venues for events that promote cryptocurrency.

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Bitcoin Price Climbs $400 In 20 Minutes to Reach 2-Week High

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has jumped 6.6 percent in quick succession pushing prices well above $6,600.

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