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What China's Cashless Revolution Can Teach the West About Crypto

China appears to have achieved the crypto community's dream of a new internet of value, without blockchain. But there's more than meets than eye here.

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Global AML Watchdog to Release Crypto Regulations By Next June

Global money-laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force, has said it will draw up rules for cryptocurrency regulation by next summer.

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The SEC Is Setting Up a New Division to Talk to ICO Startups

The SEC's new FinHub is being launched with the aim of facilitating interactions with fintech startups, including ICO issuers.

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Japanese Government Working to Simplify Cryptocurrency Tax Filings

Japan's Tax Commission is planning to introduce a new system to make it easier for crypto traders and investors to calculate their profits.

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Crypto Exchange Binance Adds Compliance Tools from Chainalysis

Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is rolling out new software to aid detection of potentially illicit transactions.

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CFTC Official Warns Smart Contract Designers Over Predictive Code

Smart contract coders could be held liable for providing predictive "event contracts" on a blockchain, a CFTC commissioner has said.

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US City Mulls Roll Out of Tougher Rules for Crypto Miners

Plattsburgh, New York, is considering stricter requirement for commercial cryptocurrency mining farms operating in the city.

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North Dakota Securities Regulator Issues Cease and Desists Against 3 ICOs

North Dakota's securities watchdog is again taking action against ICO projects it alleges are operating illegally in the state.

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CFTC Chair Giancarlo Says Institutional Investors Will Help Crypto 'Mature'

CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo said the cryptocurrency market will mature as institutional investors enter the space.

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FinCEN Blasts Iran's 'Malign' Use of Crypto to Bypass Economic Sanctions

U.S. regulator FinCEN is urging domestic exchanges to prevent Iran from using cryptocurrency to bypass economic sanctions.

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