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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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SEC Settles Securities Registration Charges Against 2 ICO Startups

The SEC has settled charges with crypto startups Airfox and Paragon for securities law violations.

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Erik Voorhees, Salt Lending Being Investigated by SEC, Report Says

Crypto loans startup Salt and former board member Erik Voorhees are under investigation by the SEC, The Wall Street Journal says.

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Binance Warns Iranian Traders to Withdraw Crypto Amid Sanctions

Binance is advising its remaining users in Iran to withdraw their money as the cryptocurrency exchange seeks to comply with renewed U.S. sanctions.

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Bitmain Denies Reports CEO Jihan Wu Ousted from Bitcoin Miner's Board

Mining giant Bitmain says CEO Jihan Wu still serves on its board, despite media reports to the contrary.

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Bitcoin Miner Canaan's IPO Likely Delayed After Hong Kong Filing Expires

Canaan Creative's IPO may be in doubt as the bitcoin mining firm's filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has now lapsed.

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New York Regulators Have Grant Crypto License to NYDIG

New York's latest BitLicense has been granted to the New York Digital Investment Group, along with a limited purpose trust charter.

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