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Is Blockchain Worth the Trouble? Blythe Masters (and More) Say Yes at Sibos

While blockchain solutions can be expensive, it's a price worth paying to mitigate security weaknesses, says Digital Asset's Blythe Masters.

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Attorney General Jeff Sessions: Bitcoin on Dark Web 'Is a Big Problem'

U.S. Attorney General Jeffrey Sessions is concerned about the use of bitcoin by dark markets online.

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Inspector General: US Mint Should Consider Bitcoin's Impact

The Treasury Department's inspector general said that the long-term impact of cryptocurrencies on the US Mint's business model should be considered.

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Australia Officially Ends Double Bitcoin Tax

From July 2018, Australians will no longer have to pay GST on their cryptocurrency purchases, following the passing of new legislation today.

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Regional Regulators in North America Are 'Closely Watching' ICOs

A new report suggests that securities regulators in North America are increasing their oversight of the blockchain funding model.

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Australian Senate Panel Throws Support Behind Crypto Exchange Bill

Australia is moving ahead with plans to pass new regulations for the country's cryptocurrency exchange space.

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Global Blockchain Business Council Expands European Foothold

A blockchain advocacy group launched at last year's World Economic Forum is ramping up efforts to promote dialogue in Europe.

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CFTC Aligns With SEC: ICO Tokens Can Be Commodities

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has published a new primer on cryptocurrencies, which includes statements about ICOs.

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Downplaying 'Digital Assets': Blockchain Reigns at Ripple's Swell Event

An upstart financial conference yesterday saw discussion of digital assets – though so-called "unregulated" cryptocurrencies were the butt of barbs.

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Bernanke at Ripple Event: Blockchain Has 'Obvious' Benefits in Payments

Former Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said blockchain technology has the opportunity to innovate in payments during Ripple's Swell conference.

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