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South Korea: Cryptos Mixed up in $600 Million Illegal Forex Trade

The South Korea government is investigating the use of cryptocurrency in illegal foreign currency exchange, according to a statement.

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Hawaiian Bills Would Capture Crypto Under Money Transmission Law

Hawaiian lawmakers are aiming to address cryptocurrency, this time by update money transmission law in the state.

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SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Crypto Bank ICO

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is charging cryptocurrency banking firm AriseBank over alleged fraud and violations of securities rules.

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Hong Kong to Educate Public on Crypto and ICOs

Hong Kong authorities have launched a public education campaign on the risks associated with ICO and cryptocurrency investment.

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German Regulator Orders Crypto Exchange to Halt Brokerage Business

A German financial watchdog has ordered Crypto.exchange GmbH to immediately stop offering financial commission services.

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Philippines SEC Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies, ICOs

The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission has said that it is developing rules around crypto trading to curb the risk of fraud.

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Kansas Latest US State to Warn on Crypto Investment Risk

The securities commissioner of the U.S. state of Kansas has issued a warning on the risks of cryptocurrency and ICO investments.

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Coincheck Must Report on Security Failures, Says Finance Watchdog

Following last week's huge hack, Japan's Financial Services Agency has said Coincheck must report on the issues and its plan for improvements.

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Texas Halts Crypto Banking Operation over Regulatory Violations

A Texas financial regulator has issued a cease-and-desist order, this time to decentralized banking platform AriseBank.

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A Haven for Blockchain: The Case for Wyoming

Three bills in the state legislature, combined with zero taxes and cheap power, should make Wyoming a competitive location for blockchain businesses.

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