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Cryptos Are Commodities, Rules US Judge In CFTC Case

A U.S. district judge has backed the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in defining cryptocurrencies as commodities.

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Ex-CFTC Chief: Even Republicans Are Pushing for Crypto Regulation

The former head of the CFTC is speaking out about what he sees as the broad interest U.S. politicians have in regulating the crypto markets.

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PBoC's Yao: Chinese Digital Currency Should Be Crypto-Inspired

Yao Qian, digital currency research director at PBoC thinks a central bank digital currency should incorporate some features of cryptocurrency.

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Ex-IMF Economist: Bitcoin Could Drop to $100 in the Next Decade

Economist Kenneth Rogoff said Tuesday that he expects bitcoin's price will decrease by 2028.

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Wyoming 'Utility Token' Bill Heads to Governor

Wyoming's State Senate has cleared a bill that creates exemptions for certain types of blockchain tokens.

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Bitconnect Promoter Claims FBI Investigating Defunct Crypto Scheme

Bitconnect promoter Trevon James confirmed Monday that he is speaking with an FBI agent over his involvement with the defunct investment scheme.

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North Carolina Orders Crypto Mining Firm to Halt Share Sale

North Carolina deems passive mining pool "shares" are unregistered securities.

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FinCEN: Money Transmitter Rules Apply to ICOs

According to a letter released today, FinCEN believes that companies launching token sales qualify as money transmitters, and must register as such.

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Illinois Has Been Quietly Considering Bitcoin for Tax Payments

Three U.S. states – Illinois, Arizona and Georgia – are now actively considering bills to allow tax payments made in cryptocurrency.

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Caixin: China Blocking Crypto Exchanges on Social Media

Chinese regulators are reportedly blocking social media accounts held by cryptocurrency exchanges that still offer services in the country.

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