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Russian Minister: It's 'Impossible' to Ignore Cryptocurrencies

A minister in Russia's government said this week that cryptocurrencies and blockchain are "impossible to ignore."

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Philly Fed Event to Explore Blockchain's Impact on Financial Stability

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is set to discuss blockchain and cryptocurrencies at an event this month.

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Dubai Financial Regulator Issues Warning on ICOs

A finance regulator in Dubai has become the latest agency to warn investors about initial coin offerings (ICOs).

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Bitcoin Exchanges Lack Legal Foundation, China Internet Finance Association Says

A self-regulatory body in China focused on online finance has issued a new warning on bitcoin exchange risks.

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SEC Accountant to ICOs: Don't Skimp on Reporting

Another official at the SEC is speaking out on initial coin offerings, this time seeking to caution the market on financial reporting expectations.

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Bitcoin OTC Service Suspends Trading Citing China Pressure

China-based BitKan has announced it will freeze over-the-counter trading on its cryptocurrency service, citing pressure from local regulators.

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'Very High Risk': UK Finance Watchdog Issues Statement on ICOs

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is the latest in a wave of regulators to issue a formal warning on initial coin offerings.

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China's ICO Ban: Understandable, Reasonable and (Probably) Temporary

China's ICO ban might not be what it seems, according to CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson. In an OpEd, she argues it's not only reasonable – but temporary.

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UK Financial Regulator Builds Blockchain App on R3's Corda

The FCA, along with two major banks, has developed a mortgage transaction oversight app on top of R3's Corda platform.

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'Revolutionary': Finland Central Bank Paper Heaps Praise on Bitcoin

Researchers at Finland's central bank have dubbed bitcoin's economic system "revolutionary" in a new staff paper.

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