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South Korea to Tighten Bitcoin Exchange Rules Amid ‘Speculative’ Boom

The South Korea now bans domestic cryptocurrency exchanges from allowing users to make transactions through anonymous accounts.

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Former FDIC Chair: Bitcoin Policies Shouldn't 'Feed the Frenzy'

Sheila Bair, ex-chair of FDIC, argued that bitcoin shouldn't be banned. Instead, policies should be in place to protect investors.

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ATB Coin the Latest to Face Class-Action Suit After ICO

Early motions may force the court to rule on whether or not this coin should be considered a security under U.S. law.

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Israeli Finance Watchdog Seeks to Ban Public Firms from Bitcoin Trading

Bitcoin trading companies in Israel may soon face a tighter rule imposed by the country's financial watchdog.

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A Central Bank Cryptocurrency? Not in 2018

Central bank digital currencies may sound like a nice idea, but blogger JP Koning argues they'll remain just that in 2018 – an idea.

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My Advice for ICOs? I'm Sorry I Was Right…

He's not your lawyer, but he's giving you advice. Avid pocaster and legal expert Jason Seibert enjoys a last laugh on ICOs.

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Belarus Government Cuts Taxes For Crypto Businesses

The government of Belarus has passed new statutes aimed in part at encouraging the development of companies around cryptocurrency and blockchain.

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Prosecutors File Charges in Alleged $250 Million Crypto Mining Fraud

Authorities in South Korea have reportedly filed suit against a U.S. cryptocurrency mining firm, alleging a multi-million dollar fraud.

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Official: Russia to Introduce Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill Next Week

New cryptocurrency laws are expected to be introduced to the Russia's national legislature on Dec. 28.

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FINRA: Beware Public Stocks That Tout Cryptocurrency Connection

FINRA, a self-regulatory authority for the financial industry in the U.S., has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency-related stock fraud.

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