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SEC's 'Crypto Mom' Sounds Note of Caution About National Action Plans

Commissioner Hester Peirce offered caveats about nationally coordinated efforts at a D.C. blockchain conference.

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Connecticut Lawmakers Seek to Legalize Blockchain Smart Contracts

The Commerce Committee of the U.S. state of Connecticut has filed a new bill that would authorize the commercial use of blockchain smart contracts.

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73% of UK Consumers Say They Don’t Know What Cryptocurrency Is

Three-quarters of U.K. consumers don't know what a cryptocurrency is or can't define it, according to a survey by the nation's financial regulator.

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Colorado Lawmakers Eye Blockchain Tech for Water Rights Management

Lawmakers in Colorado want the state to study the potential of blockchain technology in water rights management.

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Utah Bill Would Exempt Blockchain Firms from Money Transmitter Act

A senator from the U.S. state of Utah has introduced a bill to exempt blockchain firms from being classed as money transmitters.

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The Right Way to Do Blockchain Consortiums

Deloitte's Randy Wilson looks at the challenges for blockchain consortia, and offers advice on how to overcome them.

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Will Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Pass Legal Muster With the SEC and CFTC?

As stablecoins see greater capital inflows and adoption, regulators will likely take a harder look at their compliance status.

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US State Moves to Exempt Some Blockchain Tokens from Securities Rules

Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to exempt blockchain tokens with a "consumptive purpose" from securities laws.

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Thai SEC Bans Three Cryptocurrencies from ICO Investment, Trading Pairs

Thailand’s financial markets regulator has barred several cryptos from being used to invest in ICOs and as a base in trading pairs.

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