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The State of Security Token Regulations in Asia

Some Asian countries have gone a long way toward shoring up their rules and regulations around cryptocurrencies and security tokens.

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Burundi Central Bank Director: 'Strong Measures' Will Be Taken Against Crypto Traders

The Republic of Burundi banned all cryptocurrencies, stating the volatile, speculative and unregulated asset class presents too much risk for citizens.

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ECB's Mersch Warns Over 'Treacherous Promises' of Facebook Libra

Yves Mersch has warned of the threat posed by Facebook's Libra to monetary policy and consumers in the EU.

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The Crypto Custody Conundrum: What Are We Even Talking About?

New tech usually struggles with vocabulary, says Noelle Acheson. With bitcoin, the confusion rubs off integral concepts in securities legislation.

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SEC Settles Charges With Crypto Token Issuers Accused of Fraud

The SEC settled charges with two individuals accused of selling unregistered securities with the Bitqy and BitqyM token sales.

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Facebook's Libra Project Launches Bug Bounty With $10,000 Max Reward

The Libra Association will pay up to $10,000 to independent security researchers who find bugs in the Libra blockchain.

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UK Central Bank Chief Sees Digital Currency Displacing US Dollar as Global Reserve

BOE governor Mark Carney called on Friday for the creation of a wholly digital alternative to the U.S. dollar.

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Tensions Rising at Facebook Libra as Backers Consider Quitting: Report

Several backers of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project are said to be considering backing out due to growing "pushback" from regulators.

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SEC Approves Blockchain Tech Startup Securitize to Record Stock Transfers

Token issuance tech provider Securitize has registered as a transfer agent with the SEC, a move it says will boost blockchain adoption.

Securitize cofounder and CEO Carlos Domingo (Credit: Securitize)

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US Secretary of State Says Crypto Should Be Regulated Like SWIFT

Michael Pompeo has said he believes that cryptocurrencies should be regulated in the same way as electronic financial transactions.

US SoS Mike Pompeo