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CFTC Chair Giancarlo: Embracing Blockchain Is in the 'National Interest'

J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC chair, has called on government agencies to embrace blockchain, saying it's in the national interest to do so.

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The European Union Wants to Beef Up Penalties for Cryptocurrency Crimes

The EU is eyeing beefed-up penalties around crimes involving cryptocurrencies, such as ransomware, the European Commission said this week.

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Swiss Finance Regulator Cracks Down on 'E-Coin' Cryptocurrency Scheme

Switzerland's financial markets regulator has cracked down on a trio of companies tied to an alleged cryptocurrency scam.

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Malaysia's Central Bank Is Close to Drafting New Cryptocurrency Rules

Malaysia's central bank could introduce rules around cryptocurrencies by the end of this year, according to statements by its governor.

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Pick n Pay Double Take? The Supermarket Chain Isn't Accepting Bitcoin, It Tested It

South Africa's second-largest supermarket chain tested bitcoin payments earlier this year, but is thus far declining to roll out a broader option.

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$700 Billion Senate Defense Bill Calls for Blockchain Cybersecurity Study

A major defense spending bill passed by the US Senate yesterday calls for a blockchain study, public records show.

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Mexican Law Would Give Central Bank Oversight of Cryptocurrency Startups

Mexico's government is close to introducing legislation that would regulate fintech firms, including those that work with cryptocurrencies.

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SEC Advisory Committee to Discuss Blockchain's Investor Impact

SEC officials will discuss blockchain at an event in mid-October, according to public records.

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Bitcoin 'Double Taxation' Relief Bill Introduced in Australia

Australia has introduced a new bill that, if passed, would end the country's bitcoin "double taxation" issue.

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'End of Life Cycle': BIS Report Positions DLT as Needed Banking Update

Distributed ledgers could help update aging central banking systems, says a new report, but issuing cryptocurrencies will be a more complex affair.

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