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There Is No 'Bitcoin': What the SEC Doesn't Get About Cryptocurrency

The SEC would like to establish jurisdiction over crypto assets but this is only appropriate where there are legally enforceable contracts between legal entities, argues Edan Yago.

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Four More ICOs Hit with Cease-and-Desists by Colorado Securities Regulator

Colorado's securities watchdog has issued four more cease-and-desist orders against suspect ICOs, taking its total since May to 18.

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Bitfury Adds Former SEC Commissioner to Advisory Board

Former SEC Commissioner Annette Nazareth is joining the advisory board of crypto mining firm Bitfury.

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UK Could Ban Some Crypto Derivatives, Says Financial Watchdog Exec

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is considering a ban on some cryptocurrency-based derivatives, a senior executive has said.

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Report: US Officials Are Probing Tether Role in Bitcoin Market Manipulation

The U.S. DOJ is reportedly probing Tether and Bitfinex over whether they artificially boosted bitcoin's price using the USDT stablecoin.

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Singapore's Stock Exchange Clarifies Rules for Listed Firms Issuing ICOs

SGX has clarified the rules for publicly listed companies planning to conduct token sales.

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Alabama: The Unlikely Frontline for America's Crypto Fraud Crackdown

Alabama's securities agency has led the way on enforcement against ICO fraudsters, using investigation techniques pioneered chasing gun runners.

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DOJ's Rosenstein: Regulators Can't Let Criminals 'Hide Behind' Crypto

Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein called for a multinational approach to regulating cryptocurrencies Sunday.

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US Election Commission Says Crypto Mining For Political Campaigns Is 'Permissible'

The FEC is open to allowing mining pools to donate to political campaigns, but such donations would qualify as "contributions."

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After Friday's SEC Actions, Experts Say ICO Party 'Is Truly Over'

Friday's charges against Airfox and Paragon Coin may hint at how the SEC will regulate ICOs going forward.

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