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Delaware House Passes Historic Blockchain Regulation

Historic legislation has been passed by the state of Delaware, that would make explicit the right of corporations to trade stocks on a blockchain.

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SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Bitcoin Startup Owner

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against a UK citizen accused of bilking the investors of a bitcoin startup.

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Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill Forming Blockchain Task Force

Lawmakers in Illinois have passed a bill to create an intergovernmental working group that will study public sector applications of blockchain.

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Delaware Blockchain Stock Bill Likely to Advance in House Vote Today

The US state of Delaware is today expected to vote on a bill that would recognize stock recorded on a blockchain.

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Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks

The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.

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Arizona Bitcoin Trader Charged With Money Laundering

A bitcoin trader and advocate in Arizona has been charged with operating an unlawful money transmission.

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Bitcoin Phishing Scheme Perpetrator Pleads Guilty in Connecticut Court

A Connecticut resident has pleaded guilty to charges that he stole more than $300,000 in bitcoin as part of a phishing scheme.

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Bitcoin Legal Experts: nChain SegWit Criticisms Are Flawed

An evaluation of the possible legal risks of a bitcoin protocol change written by startup nChain has been criticised by industry legal experts.

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Bitcoin Exchange Operator Sentenced to Five-and-a-Half Years in Prison

The former operator of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison.

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China's Central Bank Vows to Push for Blockchain in Five-Year Plan

The People's Bank of China has indicated it intends to support the continued development of blockchain tech as part of a new strategic plan.

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