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Markets

Will Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Pass Legal Muster With the SEC and CFTC?

As stablecoins see greater capital inflows and adoption, regulators will likely take a harder look at their compliance status.

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Finance

Ripple Scores Minor Victory in US Securities Class Action

A judge has ruled that a class action lawsuit against Ripple must remain in federal court, potentially giving the firm a slight advantage.

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Markets

Mark Karpeles Fails to Halt US Court Case Over Mt Gox Losses

The former CEO of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has been refused a motion to stay a U.S. court case brought by former investors.

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Markets

Federal Reserve May Add Bitcoin Crash to Stress Test Scenarios

The U.S. Federal Reserve could soon include a bitcoin market crash as one of the risks to take into account when conducting stress tests.

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Markets

Bitcoin Has a Florida Problem

Jurisdictions that lack clear guidance or take a hostile view of blockchain and crypto hurt the industry. Florida is doing both.

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Markets

FBI Seeking Potential Victims of BitConnect to Assist Investigation

The FBI is reaching out to those who invested in the now-worthless BCC token offered by the defunct crypto exchange BitConnect.

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Policy

SEC Settles Unregistered Securities Charges Against ICO Issuer Gladius

Gladius Network will refund investors who request it and register its tokens as securities after settling "unregistered ICO" charges with the SEC.

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Markets

Judge Appoints Law Firms to Represent QuadrigaCX Customers

Law firms Miller Thomson and Cox & Palmer will represent 115,000 QuadrigaCX customers as the exchange seeks to recoup the $196 million it owes them.

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Policy

Judge Hits Crypto Startup With Injunction In Reversal of Past Court Order

The move came after the same judge denied an SEC request for a preliminary injunction in November.

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Markets

Judge Delays Decision On Legal Representation for Quadriga Creditors

A Canadian judge will appoint a legal team to represent QuadrigaCX's customers in the coming week.

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