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Arizona's Bitcoin Tax Bill Just Got a Big Vote of Confidence

A committee in the Arizona House of Representatives has recommended the passage of a bill allowing state residents to pay their tax bills in bitcoin.

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Crypto Industry Should Self Regulate, Says CFTC Commissioner

CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz reiterated his position on Wednesday that the crypto industry should establish a self-regulatory organization.

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US Officials Praise Blockchain Amid ICO Concerns

Crypto regulation and government applications of blockchain were hot topics at day two of the D.C. Blockchain Summit.

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Compliant ICOs? Bitcoin OGs Launch Token Sale Service

TokenSoft is today launching its white-label ICO solution with built-in regulatory frameworks that flexibly cater for different nations' rules.

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New Jersey Issues Cease-and-Desist to ICO Endorsed by Steven Seagal

The U.S. state of New Jersey has issued a cease-and-desist order to an initial coin offering (ICO) endorsed by film actor Steven Seagal.

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Japan's Finance Watchdog Suspends Two Crypto Exchanges

Japan's Financial Services Agency is halting the operation of two domestic crypto exchanges while requiring six exchanges to report improvement plans.

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CFTC's Giancarlo: US and Foreign Regulators Teaming Up on Crypto

The CFTC's chairman said Wednesday that the U.S. is working with foreign regulators to tackle cryptocurrency fraud.

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Report: Japanese Regulator Could Suspend Some Crypto Exchanges

Nikkei reports that Japan's Financial Services Agency will hit some cryptocurrency exchanges with penalties and suspend others for poor practices.

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Crypto's Biggest ICOs Stay Silent on SEC Subpoenas

ICO issuers that have raised $50 million or more in token sales are being tightlipped when it comes to inquiries about SEC subpoenas.

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Cryptos Are Commodities, Rules US Judge In CFTC Case

A U.S. district judge has backed the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in defining cryptocurrencies as commodities.

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