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Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.

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FCC: Bitcoin Miner Interfered With T-Mobile Network

The Federal Communications Commission says a crypto mining rig has caused interference with T-Mobile's LTE network in Brooklyn, New York.

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Crypto Regulation? Not Anytime Soon, Says White House Official

The White House cybersecurity coordinator said crypto regulation is still far from becoming a reality.

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SEC Suspends 3 Companies Claiming Crypto Connection

The SEC has temporarily halted trading of three companies after comments they made about cryptocurrency and blockchain-related business moves.

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Japan's Finance Watchdog to Inspect 15 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges

The Japanese government said today that inspections will take place at 15 unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges in light of a recent major hack.

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Spanish Government Eyes Tax Benefits for Crypto Companies

Spain's ruling political party is reportedly drafting legislation that it hopes will help woo cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to the country.

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CFTC Chief: US Should Tread Lightly on Crypto Exchanges

The head of the CFTC told lawmakers Thursday that any federal approach to crypto regulation should be "carefully tailored" to the risks involved. 

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CFTC Joins SEC In Warning Against Crypto Pump-and-Dumps

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued a warning about cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes.

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DC Blockchain Hearing Sees Call for Congressional Commission

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology seemed excited about blockchain's applications after Wednesday's hearing.

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CFTC to Establish Crypto and DLT Committees

The CFTC's Technology Advisory Committee created two subcommittees devoted to cryptocurrencies and blockchain in its meeting today.

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