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Crypto Exchange Kraken Says US Subpoenas Becoming 'Barrier to Entry'

Kraken says that the cost of handling subpoenas is fast becoming a “barrier to entry” in the U.S., as global data requests triple year on year.

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Japan's Financial Regulator May Approve Crypto ETFs: Report

Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a Bloomberg source.

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Colorado Senators File Bill to Exempt Cryptos from Securities Laws

Two Colorado lawmakers have introduced a new bill seeking to exempt some digital tokens from securities laws.

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Is the Window Closing on US Blockchain Leadership?

The U.S. should apply a "do no harm" approach and take a lead role on blockchain regulation, says William Mougayar.

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Stablecoin Issuers May Need Licenses in Texas, Unlike Most Crypto Startups

A new memo by the Texas Department of Banking notes that stablecoins may fall under the state's definition of "money" and therefore would be subject to money transmission laws.

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7 Legal Questions That Will Define Blockchain in 2019

In this exclusive op-ed, Jenny Leung, an Australian attorney who formerly worked for the country's financial regulator, explained 7 legal questions that will define blockchain this year.

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Crypto Mom's Crusade: Inside the SEC, Hester Peirce Is Putting Up a Fight

Having worked over a decade in government before joining the SEC, commissioner Hester Peirce is well-versed in both rule-making and securities law.

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A Psychic Visit with Nouriel Roubini: The Mother and Father of All Crypto Skeptics

CoinDesk profiles Nouriel Roubini, the NYU professor who won't buy the crypto hype – no matter what the price or the market says.

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Italy Announces 30 Experts to Lead National Blockchain Strategy

The Italian government has published a list of 30 experts brought together to develop the nation's blockchain strategy.

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The Cost of Not Engaging Regulators

Regulators are going to regulate the digital asset space with or without the participation of the people and businesses in it.

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