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Kraken-Owned Crypto Facilities Wins UK License to Offer Derivatives Trading

The subsidiary of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has obtained a U.K. license allowing it to operate its derivatives platform in the EU.

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Russian Courts Can't Agree on Whether Crypto Is Property

A Russian court convicted two men for extortion, but did not force them to return over $900,000 in crypto since crypto has no legal definition as property. Other courts have taken a different view.

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German Regulator Had Just 1 Person Checking Wirecard’s $3.1B Books: Report

Germany's finance and accounting agencies seem to have missed their chance to spot a $2.1 billion black hole in Wirecard's accounts.

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E-Gold Claims US Officials Buried Key Report in 2008 Landmark Crypto Ruling

A court filing alleges federal government suppression of an OFR review led to crypto businesses being defined as money transmitters.

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Swiss Government Makes Moves to Encourage Crypto Businesses

The Swiss government is making key legislative changes to financial laws to improve legal conditions for blockchain businesses.

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Mapping the Future of the SEC (There's a Nonzero Chance Hester Peirce Takes Over)

The future of the U.S.’s federal securities regulator, and perhaps the direction of cryptocurrency policy, is up in the air. We game out the scenarios.

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New York Regulator Adds 3-Strike Rule for BitLicense Applicants

The regulator hopes the new three-strike rule will encourage BitLicense applicants to ensure they've taken its feedback on board.

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EU Creating a Regulatory Regime for Cryptocurrencies, Says Economic Chief

The planned regulatory regime could include stricter rules for projects deemed "global stablecoins," a subtle reference, possibly, to Libra.

Valdis Dombrovskis,  Executive Vice President of the European Commission for An Economy that Works for People (Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock.com)

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FATF Meets Wednesday to Discuss 'Travel Rule' for Digital Assets

The Financial Action Task Force holds its summer plenary meeting Wednesday. Here's what to expect with the anti-money laundering watchdog discussing crypto.

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UK Financial Watchdog Warns Crypto Firms to Register Before End of June

The Financial Conduct Authority wants six months to review and ask follow-up questions to crypto businesses applying to operate in the U.K.

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