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Liechtenstein to Avoid 'Excessive' Blockchain Regulation: Prime Minister

Liechtenstein's government is drafting blockchain legislation, but will not be heavy-handed, Prime Minister Adrian Hasler has told CoinDesk.

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SEC Halts Mayweather-Endorsed ICO, Charges Founders With Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has halted the Floyd Mayweather-supported Centra Tech initial coin offering.

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Taiwan Central Bank Proposes Money Laundering Rules for Bitcoin

The Central Bank of Taiwan is eyeing new rules that would bring bitcoin under the island's existing anti-money laundering regulations.

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Korean Police Bust Bitcoin Miners Illegally Using Cheap Factory Power

Companies using cheap electricity to mine cryptocurrencies at industrial complexes in South Korea have reportedly been arrested by police.

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Thailand Inches Closer to Cryptocurrency Taxation

Thailand is expected to enact a law soon that will mandate cryptocurrency traders for both value added tax as well as capital gain tax.

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The Maddening Task of Calculating Taxes on Crypto

Calculating tax exposure is always a data-heavy business process. With regular assets, this process is simple. In cryptocurrency, it's anything but.

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Everything You Were Afraid to Ask About Crypto Taxes

There's a lot of information to process, but ignoring it can be hazardous. The IRS is going to come after investors who are not reporting their gains.

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Report: Kazakhstan's Central Bank Wants to Ban Cryptocurrencies

The chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan told Sputnik News it is seeking an all-encompassing ban on cryptocurrency exchanges and mining.

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Arizona Bitcoin Trader Convicted for Crypto Money Laundering

An Arizonan bitcoin trader has been convicted for using the cryptocurrency to launder the proceeds of drug deals. 

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Malta Watchdog Proposes New Blockchain Gaming Guidelines

The Malta Gaming Authority has published draft regulations for digital game companies that want to use distributed ledger or blockchain platforms.

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