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US Hits Crypto Buying Service Payza With Money Laundering Lawsuit

The founders of Payza, which allows customers to trade in cryptocurrencies, have been charged with running an unlicensed money transmitting business.

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Brazilian Officials Caught Using Bitcoin in $22 Million Scam

Corrupt Brazilian officials have been caught allegedly using bitcoin to divert millions in public funds that were intended for prison supplies.

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IMF's Lagarde: Track Cryptos with Blockchain to 'Fight Fire with Fire'

IMF head Christine Lagarde has argued that regulators could use blockchain technology itself to regulate cryptocurrencies

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Japan to Call for G20 Action on Crypto Money Laundering

Japan is reportedly planning to use the G20 meeting next week to call for combined efforts to combat cryptocurrency use in money laundering.

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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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UK Central Bank to Clamp Down on Crypto Money Laundering

The head of the Bank of England has said that the institution will step up its efforts to combat cryptocurrency money laundering.

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Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny

The international Financial Action Task Force has said it will step up its efforts in monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering.

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Austria Planning New Regulations for Cryptocurrency, ICOs

Austria is drawing up cryptocurrency regulations, using as a model existing rules for the trading of gold and derivatives.

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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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US Treasury Official Calls for Global Crypto Regulation

The Treasury undersecretary has called for other nations to regulate cryptocurrencies to help protect the financial system and national security.

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