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SEC Says It Shut Down More Than a Dozen Illegal ICOs in the Past Year

The U.S. SEC's Division of Enforcement heavily expanded its work the companies offering ICOs this past fiscal year, it said Friday.

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The Incoming Wave of ICO Regulation (Yes, It's Coming)

The SEC has not forgotten or overlooked the ICO space, and a wave of regulatory action is coming, believes Alex Sunnarborg.

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New York Awards First-Ever BitLicense to Bitcoin ATM Company

Bitcoin ATM operator Coinsource has received a BitLicense from New York's financial watchdog, a full three years after first applying.

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Hong Kong's Securities Watchdog to Regulate Crypto Funds

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission says it will bring crypto funds under its securities regulations to improve investor protection.

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Indian Officials Met to Discuss Possible Ban on 'Private Cryptocurrencies'

The Indian government is considering imposing a ban on what it calls "private cryptocurrencies," according to an official release.

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UK Government Says It Will Update Crypto Tax Guidance By Early Next Year

The UK Cryptoassets Taskforce wants to encourage the development of distributed ledger technology, according to a final report published Monday.

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Taiwanese Lawmaker Proposes New Business Category for Crypto Startups

Taiwanese legislator Jason Hsu wants the island to create a new business category for cryptocurrency activities, he said Friday.

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CFTC Commissioner Cites CryptoKitties, Dogecoin When Talking DLT Uses

CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam emphasized that regulators must understand distributed ledger tech before regulating it.

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India Supreme Court Seeks Government Opinion on Crypto Within 2 Weeks

The Supreme Court of India has asked the government to give its view on cryptocurrencies, amid fallout from a ruling by the central bank in April.

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Chinese Court Rules Bitcoin Should Be Protected as Property

An arbitration body in China has said bitcoin should be legally protected as a property, despite the central bank's ban on crypto trading.

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