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Who Needs a Bitcoin ETF? Crypto Scoffs at SEC Rejections

Over the past two days, the narrative on bitcoin exchange traded funds in the United States has felt like a rollercoaster.

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Crypto Isn't Just Money – It's a Defense Against Discrimination

Financial discrimination shows just how precarious Americans' rights are in practice. Cryptocurrency is the solution — if an imperfect one at present.

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What an SEC Bitcoin ETF Rejection Review Really Means

The SEC announced yesterday nine bitcoin ETF disapproval orders are to be stayed until further review but what does that mean exactly?

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WeChat, Alipay to Block Crypto Transactions on Payment Platforms

WeChat Pay and Alipay are scrambling to keep up with regulators after recent announcements regarding initial coin offerings and cryptocurrencies.

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SEC Says It Will 'Review' Bitcoin ETF Rejections

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has said it will review the disapproval orders for nine bitcoin ETFs issued on Wednesday.

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Markets

Bittrex Partners With Trading Firm on Crypto Securities Offering

U.S.-based crypto exchange Bittrex is partnering with regulated trading platform Rialto to ultimately launch crypto securities trading.

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New FSA Chief Rules Out 'Excessive' Regulation of Japan's Crypto Exchanges

The new commissioner of Japan's top financial regulator has spoken of the need for balance when regulating the country's cryptocurrency industry.

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China Seeks to Block Access to 124 Foreign Crypto Exchanges

Days after shutting down several crypto media accounts on WeChat, Chinese regulators are seeking to block access to 124 overseas crypto exchanges.

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Crypto Mine Hit With Noise Complaints May Be Shut Down

A Norway-based crypto mining farm may have to suspend operations, a week and a half after receiving a bomb threat.

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Markets

SEC Rejects 9 Bitcoin ETF Proposals

The SEC has issued rejections to bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion.

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