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Coincheck Exchange Sees $373 Million Withdrawn in One Day

Since Coincheck partially resumed business activities following its recent hack, investors have flocked to withdraw millions from the exchange.

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Japanese Watchdog Warns Crypto Firm Over Unlicensed Operation

Japan's financial regulator has issued a warning to a foreign cryptocurrency service firm that allegedly offers unlicensed financial instruments.

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Korean Government Remains Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate

South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals.

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Canadian Securities Exchange Taps Blockchain for New Clearinghouse

The Canadian Securities exchange will launch a blockchain-based clearing and settlement platform for security token offerings.

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Arizona Law Would Define When ICOs Are Securities

Two new bills introduced to the Arizona legislature would create legal definitions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain if passed.

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Telegram Founder: Crypto Mining Malware Attack Isn't Due to App Flaw

A cybersecurity firm says Telegram has been exploited for crypto mining by hackers, but the messaging app's founder says it is not to blame.

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$600 Fraud? Fake ICO White Papers Are Drawing Scrutiny

A report from China's Beijing News says copywriters in China are offering to fabricate ICO white papers for a fee.

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Petition Calls for SEC to Allow for ICO Remediation

Templum and Liquid M have called on the SEC to allow token issuers to remediate their offerings given previous lack of regulatory guidance.

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Russian Ministry Proposes Capital Mandates for ICO Organizers

One of Russia's government ministries has proposed a law that would introduce a capital threshold for initial coin offering (ICO) organizers.

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Why It's Time Regulators Put Crypto on Notice

In the rapidly-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the SEC and CFTC are belatedly ramping up their efforts in fulfillment of their appointed duties.

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