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The SEC Just Released Its Long-Awaited Crypto Token Guidance

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has published fresh regulatory guidance for token issuers, nearly half a year in the making.

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Pakistan Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency Launch by 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s central bank, is reportedly considering launching a digital currency as part of a modernization drive.

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Pakistan Introducing Regulations, Licensing Scheme for Crypto Firms

The government of Pakistan is putting in place regulations that will see digital currency firms licensed to combat illicit uses of the technology.

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The SEC Wants to Hire a 'Crypto Securities' Advisor

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for an attorney advisor to help develop a plan for digital and crypto securities.

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Iran's Crypto Regulations: What's Happening Behind Closed Doors

The Central Bank of Iran's draft crypto framework has the local community worried, and getting it changed will not be easy.

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Swiss Watchdog Rules Crypto Miner's ICO 'Seriously Violated' Laws

Switzerland's finance regulator has found that crypto mining firm Envion's $90 million ICO took deposits from investors unlawfully.

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HSBC Exec Urges CFTC to Make More ‘Positive Noise’ About Blockchain

HSBC's Jesse Drennan asked the CFTC to make more "positive noise" about distributed ledger tech to spur business adoption.

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New York Grants Its 18th BitLicense to Crypto 'Prime Broker' Tagomi

The NYDFS has awarded its 18th BitLicense to prime broker startup Tagomi Trading.

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Most Crypto Exchanges Still Don't Have Clear KYC Policies: Report

Regtech startup Coinfirm has found that only 26 percent of crypto exchanges have a "high" level of anti-money laundering procedures.

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E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Wins License for New Crypto Exchange

Japan's Financial Service Agency has licensed a cryptocurrency exchange being rebranded and relaunched by internet giant Rakuten.

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