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A US Election Probe Implicated Bitcoin – And the Reaction Was Swift

The revelation bitcoin may have played a role in one of the biggest U.S. elections scandals has crypto supporters and mainstream pundits talking.

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Muh Monopoly! How a Banker's Talk Sparked All Kinds of Crypto Mockery

The head of the Bank for International Settlements briefly became the butt of crypto Twitter trolling last week after issuing new comments on the tech.

Agustín Carstens

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Russians Indicted for US Election Hacks Used Bitcoin to Fund Operations

Twelve Russian officials indicted for hacking into Democratic National Committee email accounts allegedly used cryptocurrencies, the DOJ announced.

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Chinese Tech Firm Probed Over Launch of Crypto-Mining Video Console

Leshi Internet, a video streaming service with a history of financial issues, is being questioned by a stock exchange over its move into crypto. 

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US Judge Delays Crypto Fraud Ruling Pending CFTC Response

A judge in New York has postponed a decision on a crypto fraud lawsuit until the CFTC can explain how it calculated damages.

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Lawmakers to Discuss If Crypto Is 'The Future of Money' Next Week

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee will host a crypto hearing focused on its use as a form of money next week.

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Bank of Queensland Rules Out Crypto Purchases With Mortgage Funds

The Australian retail bank has revised its loan agreements to prohibit borrowers from using mortgages to purchase cryptocurrency.

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Shanghai Stock Exchange: New Regulation 'Crucial' to Clear Way for DLT

Shanghai Stock Exchange sees potential for DLT in the securities market, but says the lack of a regulatory framework is a hurdle to be addressed.

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Federal Judge Wavers as CFTC Seeks Injunction in Crypto Fraud Case

The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.

Brooklyn courthouse image via CoinDesk archives

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Trump Task Force to Aid Crypto Crime Investigations

President Trump has signed an executive order establishing a new task force that targets consumer fraud, including those involving "digital currency."

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