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Olympic Medalist Apolo Ohno Has a Problem with Crypto

Olympian Apolo Ohno may have just launched a cryptocurrency exchange, but he isn't pulling punches when talking about his industry vision.

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DOJ, SEC Argue Vague Laws No Excuse for ICO Fraud

The U.S. government has pushed back against an effort to dismiss the charges in an ongoing initial coin offering (ICO) fraud lawsuit.

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Theranos Fraud Holds Harsh Lessons for Crypto

While cryptocurrencies aren't companies, the Elizabeth Holmes case serves as a reminder you should ignore the charisma of founders.

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Israeli Regulator Outlines What Makes A Token a Security (Or Not)

The Israel Securities Authority also proposed an ICO sandbox in a recent report now in the hands of the agency's chair, who will decide how to proceed

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France's Central Bank: Keep Financial Institutions Out of Crypto

A report from the Bank of France advocates strict regulations for crypto-assets, including a ban on activity by banks, insurers and trust companies.

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UK Government Announces New Cryptocurrency Research Effort

The U.K. government will launch new research aimed to explore the potential risks posed by cryptocurrencies, a minister has said.

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Trump Orders Sanctions Against Venezuela's Crypto

A report Monday indicated that US President Trump might sanction Venezuela and its petro token.

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US Trade Regulator Launches Blockchain Working Group

The Federal Trade Commission has formed a working group to examine the ways in which blockchain and cryptocurrencies will affect its missions.

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Chinese Stock Exchange Probes Firm's Blockchain Claim Amid Stock Rally

A public company in China is being questioned over a blockchain claim that appeared to drive a rally in its stock price.

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Twitter Will Ban Cryptocurrency Ads in Two Weeks, Says Report

Following in the footsteps of Facebook and Google, Twitter is reportedly planning a ban on advertisements related to cryptocurrencies.

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