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Puerto Rico Aims to Attract Blockchain Startups With New Council

Puerto Rico's government has created an advisory council aimed at spurring the development of blockchain businesses.

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Crypto Investment Firm Violates Securities Laws, Warns Philippines

The watchdog has warned the public over a crypto investment platform that is allegedly violating securities laws in the country.

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Brazilian Officials Caught Using Bitcoin in $22 Million Scam

Corrupt Brazilian officials have been caught allegedly using bitcoin to divert millions in public funds that were intended for prison supplies.

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ICOs Draw Fire at US Congressional Hearing

Members of the House of Representatives held a hearing to determine what, if any, regulations are needed in the ICO space.

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US Lawmaker Presses Treasury on Venezuela's Petro Sale

Florida senator Bill Nelson has denounced Venezuela's petro token and asked how the U.S. Treasury plans to enforce sanctions.

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Thailand's Cabinet Moves to Regulate and Tax Cryptocurrencies

The Thai Cabinet has provisionally passed two royal decree drafts aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies, a report states.

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Philippines Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Penalties for Crypto Crimes

A senator in the Philippines is hoping to usher in harsher penalties for crimes that involve cryptocurrencies.

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Google to Ban ICO and Crypto Ads Starting In June

Google has said it will change its financial product policy in June to effectively ban advertisements related to cryptocurrency and ICOs.

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Square Seeks BitLicense to Bring Bitcoin Buying to NY

Square is in the process of applying for a BitLicense in a bid to expand its Cash App's bitcoin option to New York residents.

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What to Expect When Congress Talks ICOs Today

The U.S. House's Capital Markets, Securities and Investment subcommittee will explore cryptocurrencies and ICO markets in a hearing on Wednesday.

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