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OECD to G20: Crypto Tax Policies Need Global Clarity

The global economic organization has called for agreement on new frameworks for the taxation of emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency.

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Exchange to Investigate Another Chinese Stock Over Blockchain Claims

A second Chinese public firm in a week is being questioned by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange over the authenticity of its healthcare blockchain claims.

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Korea Telecom Announces Blockchain For Network Security

South Korean telecom provider KT unveiled a new system based on a blockchain security-focused network.

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Snowden Leak Suggests NSA Is Extensively Tracking Bitcoin Users

The U.S. National Security Agency is reportedly aiming to track down users behind the bitcoin blockchain.

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ABA to IRS: Create Safe Harbor for Forked Cryptos

The American Bar Association Section of Taxation issued some advice to the IRS regarding the taxation of cryptocurrency produced by hard forks.

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G20 Calls for Crypto Regulation Recommendations By July

Argentina's Central Bank chairman, Frederico Sturzenegger, said the G20 members are looking for "specific recommendations" on cryptocurrencies.

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Report: Russians Helped Venezuela Launch the Petro

Time Magazine reported Tuesday that the Russian government helped Venezuela develop the petro cryptocurrency with the support of Vladimir Putin.

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US Treasury Publishes 5 Tips For Blockchain Projects

The US Treasury Department has just published five tips for building blockchain projects based on lessons learned during work on a proof-of-concept.

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Russian Government Resolves Disagreement on Draft Crypto Law

The Bank of Russia and the country's Finance Ministry have reportedly resolved a disagreement over the specifics of a proposed cryptocurrency law.

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This New York Lawmaker Wants to End the BitLicense

There's a new New York lawmaker on the scene and he wants to end a years-long policy that has held back crypto startups in the state.

New York Assemblyman Ron Kim