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US Government Watchdog: Regulations Are Hobbling DLT Innovation

The U.S. Government Accountability Office said cumbersome U.S. financial regulations are inhibiting innovation by distributed ledger tech startups.

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Ireland's Finance Department Plans Blockchain Working Group

Ireland’s Department of Finance has proposed the creation of a blockchain working group to help form cohesive regulation across government agencies.

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Steve Seagal-Backed 'Bitcoiin' ICO Hit with Regulator Warning

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is warning the states residents about the Steven Seagal-backed "Bitcoiin" project.

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Enterprises Building Blockchain Confront Early Tech Limitations

Executives working with two of the largest live blockchain implementations spoke on stage at the DTCC's annual fintech event.

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Japan Warns Binance Exchange Over Licensing

The Japanese financial regulator has issued a warning to Binance over its operation legitimacy in Japan.

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US Marshals Office Auctions Off Another $18.7M in Bitcoin

The U.S. Marshals auctioned more than 2,100 bitcoins off on March 19.

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Binance CEO Refutes Financial Watchdog Warning Reports

Binance's CEO has hit back at reports that the exchange is to receive a warning from a financial regulator over its lack of registration in Japan.

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Korean Regulators to Probe Bank AML Measures for Crypto Exchanges

Two South Korean regulators are reportedly launching an investigation of banks' implementation of anti-money laundering procedures for exchanges.

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US Hits Crypto Buying Service Payza With Money Laundering Lawsuit

The founders of Payza, which allows customers to trade in cryptocurrencies, have been charged with running an unlicensed money transmitting business.

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Waking Dragon? Asia's Token Economy Is Charging Full Speed Ahead

At the Token 2049 conference in Hong Kong, Asia's vibrant market for cryptocurrencies and ICOs took the spotlight.

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