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Albanian Central Bank Issues Warning to Cryptocurrency Investors

Albania's central bank calling on potential investors to avoid investing in cryptocurrencies.

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UK Judge: 'No Doubt' Smart Contract Law Update Should Be Considered

The leading judge in England and Wales has said U.K. law may need to be updated to account for blockchain-based smart contracts.

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Report: Indian Government Considers Tax on Bitcoin Purchases

Local reports indicate that India may put in place a goods-and-services tax on bitcoin purchases.

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Coinbase Granted One-Month Delay in Cryptsy Lawsuit Appeal

Coinbase has an extra month to file its appeal arguments in a legal dispute tied to the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy.

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The State of ICO Regulation? New Report Outlines Legal Status in 6 Nations

Fintech research firm Autonomous NEXT has published a new report on the regulatory and operational challenges faced internationally by ICOs.

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Austria's Financial Regulator Warns Onecoin Operating Without License

Yet another national financial regulator is pursuing action against onecoin, an alleged cryptocurrency investment scheme.

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Indian Police Prepare Charges Against OneCoin Founder Ruja Ignatova

Authorities in India have prepared charges against Ruja Ignatova, founder of the suspected fraudulent investment scheme, OneCoin.

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Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Pleads Not Guilty to Embezzlement

Mark Karpeles, CEO of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, pleaded not guilty in court to charges of embezzlement and data manipulation today.

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Mt Gox CEO's Embezzlement Trial Begins Tomorrow

The chief executive of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox is set to appear in court this week.

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$20,000: IRS to Exempt Casual Bitcoin Buyers From Coinbase Data Request

The Internal Revenue Service is seeking a narrower focus in its investigation of digital currency startup Coinbase.

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