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Malta Unveils Blockchain Advisory Board as National Strategy Advances

The European nation of Malta is moving to advance its ongoing blockchain strategy with the creation of a new advisory board.

Vincent Muscat, Permanent Secretary for the Parliamentary Secretariat, Malta

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Russian Central Bank Strikes Restrictive Tone on Cryptocurrency

Russia's central bank doesn't want to see cryptocurrencies classified as a form of foreign currency, according to statements from its governor.

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Canada Confirms Tokens May Be Securities and Pacific Coin Is the Test

A legal deep dive into how Canada's recent ruling on initial coin offerings could impact the market.

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Estonia Wants to ICO, But Is Currency Law a Deal-Breaker?

Rather than issuing warnings or regulations, at least one progressive government is considering whether it can take advantage of ICO technology.

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Courting Bitcoin? Nebraska Ethics Board Gives Lawyers OK to Accept

A top legal ethics board in Nebraska has weighed in on the issue of cryptocurrency payments for lawyers.

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Yunbi Bitcoin Exchange Latest to Close in China Crackdown

China-based cryptocurrency exchange Yunbi has announced the closure of its trading operations in the midst of a wider crackdown within the country.

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China's Bitcoin Exchanges Receive Shutdown Orders and Closure Timeline

A document leaked on Chinese social media today appears to confirm rumours that all local bitcoin exchanges must close by the end of the month.

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Trumping the IRS: Could the Timing Be Right for Bitcoin Tax Reform?

With the U.S. political field looking ripe for tax reform, the cryptocurrency community could soon get much-needed clarification on IRS guidance.

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Moolah Exchange Founder Denies Fraud Charges in First Court Hearing

The trial of Ryan Kennedy, the controversial founder of the now-defunct dogecoin exchange Moolah, began in a UK court this week.

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Chinese Bitcoin Exchange ViaBTC to Close Amid Regulatory Crackdown

Chinese bitcoin exchange ViaBTC has announced it will be closing its website at the end of September – the second exchange in as many days to do so.

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