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Iranian Bitcoin Users Are Already Being Affected By New US Sanctions

New sanctions from the US government are driving Iranian bitcoin users to pursue more secure and private wallet solutions.

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6 Big Takeaways from SEC Chair Clayton's Crypto Remarks

Following SEC Chairman Jay Clayton's fireside chat at Consensus: Invest, we invited three crypto law experts to unpack what was said.

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WATCH: SEC Chairman Jay Clayton's Full Consensus: Invest Interview

Clayton spoke Tuesday at the CoinDesk-organized event. Here's the full video of his fireside chat.

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US Regulators Tie Two Bitcoin Addresses to Iranian Ransomware Plot

For the first time, the U.S. Treasury Department is adding crypto addresses to its list of Specially Designated Nationals.

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Blockchain Smart Contracts Subject to Financial Laws, Says CFTC Primer

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission says smart contracts are covered under financial rules in its new primer on the technology.

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Galaxy Digital, Cumberland and More Plan New Crypto Code of Conduct

Ten crypto and financial startups are forming a new association to create standards of conduct for the blockchain space.

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Ohio Becomes First US State to Allow Taxes to Be Paid in Bitcoin

Ohio has become the first U.S. state to allow taxes to be paid in bitcoin, starting with businesses.

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The SEC's Recent Rulings Are More About Exchanges Than ICOs

The SEC's focus on crypto exchanges may disrupt some business models, add compliance and paperwork costs, and perhaps trigger a sector concentration.

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Gibraltar Stock Exchange Wins License for Blockchain Subsidiary

The blockchain subsidiary of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange now has official approval from the island's financial regulator.

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Major Banks Sign Up for New EU Commission Blockchain App Association

The European Commission, the EU's executive body, is launching a blockchain app association next year and already has major banks on board.

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