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ICO Ban? Canada's Regulators Are Giving One Token Sale a Big Break

An ICO startup has been accepted into Quebec's regulatory sandbox, demonstrating how regulators there want to accommodate the burgeoning industry.

By Aaron StanleySet 6, 2017

BTC-e launched a refund option this weekend, but tech problems and scam attempts have complicated the situation.

By Stan HigginsSet 5, 2017

Canada's financial intelligence agency has concerns over the anonymity of blockchain technologies, a report says.

The Bank of Russia, the country's central bank, has issued a new statement on the risks of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.

By Stan HigginsSet 5, 2017

CoinDesk provides a translation of yesterday's ruling from China's regulators on the legality of fundraising via blockchain tokens.

By Wolfie ZhaoSet 5, 2017

The Hong Kong securities regulator, the SFC, has announced that tokens issued via initial coin offerings may be classified as securities.

The IRS has submitted new arguments in its tax investigation dispute with cryptocurrency exchange startup Coinbase.

By Stan HigginsSet 5, 2017

Confused by token terminology? You're not alone. Even some of the brightest minds in the space agree there's reason for confusion.

New statements from China's financial regulators call for a halt on all token trading and for the commencement of customer refunds.

A former central bank technologist takes a look at why central banks might consider issuing cryptocurrency – and the possible implications.