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Texas Slaps Bitcoin Investment Firm With Cease-and-Desist

Texas has obtained a cease-and-desist order against an investment firm it says is unlawfully pitching bitcoin mining investment plans in the state.

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How Regulators Become Blockchain Innovators

Don't believe the crypto hype? On a large enough scale, no institution is safe from dramatic change, argues Central Bank of Aruba's Ryan Peterson.

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Writing the Blockchain Rulebook in 2018

2018 presents a rare opportunity for the blockchain industry to self-regulate, lawyer Josh Garcia argues.

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Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

A company seeking to create the world's first decentralized hedge fund has been hit with a class action alleging a fraudulent issuance of securities.

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Bitcoin No Threat to Financial Stability, Say European Economists

A group of university economists believe bitcoin is no threat to the financial stability, though regulatory oversight needs to be increased.

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SEC Suspends Crypto Firm's Stock After Big Price Boost

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended trading of a publicly-listed cryptocurrency firm.

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CFTC Launches Online Resources for Bitcoin Investors

The top derivatives regulator in the U.S. has created a new information portal for cryptocurrencies, a move that came just days ahead of a major bitcoin futures launch.

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France Wants G20 Nations to Discuss Bitcoin Regulation

France's finance minister is planning to push for a discussion on bitcoin regulation at a G-20 summit next spring.

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The Transformed Role of Government in the Blockchain Era

Embracing change might not be easy for governments, but it can be done, according to the head of Dubai's ambitious blockchain agenda.

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New Class-Action Suit Filed Against Tezos Founders

The Tezos organization is being sued for a fourth time, in this case to freeze the funds raised during its ICO.

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