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European Authorities Seek Arrests in Bitcoin Scam Investigation

Austrian authorities are pursuing suspects across Europe in an alleged bitcoin scam that led to millions of dollars in losses for investors.

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Regulate Bitcoin? 'Not The ECB's Responsibility,' Says Mario Draghi

Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said it's not his institution's job to regulate cryptocurrencies.

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Russian Ministry Proposes Capital Mandates for ICO Organizers

One of Russia's government ministries has proposed a law that would introduce a capital threshold for initial coin offering (ICO) organizers.

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Gibraltar's Government Is Moving to Regulate ICOs

Gibraltar's legislators plan to discuss a draft of a law proposing to regulate ICOs.

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ECB's Mersch Airs Concerns Over Crypto 'Gold Rush'

The ECB executive board member has supported recent criticism of bitcoin by Agustin Carstens, head of the Bank for International Settlements.

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Cryptocurrency Tops EU Watchdog's 2018 Agenda

The Europe Union's top securities watchdog has said that cryptocurrencies will be one of its top priorities in 2018.

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ECB President: EU Banks Show 'Limited Appetite' for Cryptocurrencies

Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said credit institutions in Europe are not as keen on cryptocurrencies as the public.

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Sanctions Showdown Looms for US and Cryptocurrency

If OFAC turns its eye toward cryptocurrencies, it could be only a matter of time before it makes an example of one or more entities to send a message.

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Why Crypto Is Spreading Up the Dublin Coast

The crypto landscape in Dublin has changed rapidly, and with an enthusiasm perhaps disproportionate to the city's scale.

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EU Launches Blockchain Observatory With Ethereum Startup

The European Union initiative launched Thursday will fund up to $425 million in blockchain projects and draw on ConsenSys' expertise and connections.

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