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Report Warns SAFT May Increase Legal Risk of Token Sales

Making ICOs compliant while delivering on their disruptive promise may be a harder needle to thread than the SAFT plan anticipates, a new paper says.

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Morocco Regulators Warn of Penalties for Cryptocurrency Use

The foreign exchange office of the Moroccan government has stated that the use of cryptocurrencies can lead to penalties under existing rules.

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Russia Will 'Never' Consider Bitcoin Legalization, Says Minister

The Russian minister of communications and mass media said yesterday that the country will not consider the legalization of digital currencies.

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Bitcoin ATM Installations Draw Warning from Russian Prosecutors

Prosecutors in the Russian state of Tatarstan have issued a warning to a local businessman about two bitcoin ATMs.

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The Gentrification of ICOs Is Underway

The ICO neighborhood, so to speak, is cleaning up, though University of Dublin's Paul Ennis suggests this may not exactly be a future to fear.

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ICOs on Our Terms and Conditions

How to structure token sales that comply with securities laws open participation to a diverse range of purchasers and enhance value for all involved.

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ECB Council Member: Central Banks Considering Crypto Regulation

The European Central Bank's Ewald Nowotny has said that China's recent crackdown has brought new focus on cryptocurrency regulations.

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India's Supreme Court Prods Government on Bitcoin Regulation

The court asked India's central bank and several government agencies to respond to a petition that expressed concern about tax dodges and ransomware.

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Top SEC Accountant Wants Auditor Eyes on Crypto

The SEC's chief accountant is taking distributed ledger technology seriously, exhorting other accountants to do the same.

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European Financial Regulator Warns Investors On ICO Risks

The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued statements outlining the perceived risks of ICOs for investors and startups.

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