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Australia to Crack Down on Crypto Tax Avoidance Schemes

The Australian Taxation Office is hunting down major tax avoidance schemes using cryptocurrencies, according to a report.

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Firm That Saw Stock Boost After Crypto 'Pivot' Hit With New SEC Charges

The SEC filed fresh fraud charges against Longfin Corp. on Wednesday, alleging the company falsified its accounting. Longfin's stock price jumped after it announced a crypto pivot in 2017.

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The SEC Case Against Kik's ICO Appears Strong, Experts Say

The SEC seems to have a strong case on the facts in its complaint against Kik and its 2017 token sale, according to legal experts.

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Crypto Exchange Bits of Gold Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Bank Block

Cryptocurrency exchange Bits of Gold has won a notable legal victory over an Israeli bank in its bid to keep access to banking services.

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SEC's Crypto Savvy Surprises Blockchain Insiders at DC Forum

SEC officials demonstrated a deeper grasp of crypto than many industry members were expecting at last week's forum.

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SEC's Hinman Says Some ICOs May Be Eligible for 'No-Action' Relief

Startups that conducted ICOs may be eligible for relief from SEC enforcement actions, an agency official said.

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What to Expect at the SEC's Blockchain Forum Friday

At a fraught moment for government-industry relations, the SEC and crypto insiders are sitting down for a public meeting.

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Who Is Wei Liu? Second Copyright Filing Appears for Bitcoin White Paper

Craig Wright now has a legal rival for claimed authorship of the bitcoin white paper, as a second registration is filed with the U.S. Copyright Office.

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US Lawmakers Urge Trump Advisor Larry Kudlow to Promote Blockchain

U.S. lawmakers have asked Trump advisor Larry Kudlow to include blockchain on a list of tech initiatives to support.

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Kik is Crowdfunding $5 Million in Crypto to Help Fight SEC

Messaging app firm Kik has launched a crypto crowdfunding campaign to support a likely court battle with the U.S. SEC over its ICO token, kin.

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