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The New Pachinko? Exploring the Economics of Initial Coin Offerings

Why token sales are like the Japanese game of pachinko, and what that means for the future of the novel fundraising method.

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SEC Statements Spur ShapeShift to Review Cryptocurrency Listings

Cryptocurrency exchange service is reviewing its listings in light of recent statements on initial coin offerings (ICOs) from the SEC.

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Australia Weighs Jail Time for Cryptocurrency Exchange Offenders

New details have emerged about Australia's cryptocurrency exchange bill.

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Australia Takes Aim at Cryptocurrencies With New Money Laundering Bill

Australia is moving to introduce a new bill that would extend the country's anti-money laundering laws to cover domestic cryptocurrency exchanges.

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$45 Million: Ukrainian Lawmakers Reveal Big Bitcoin Holdings

Three lawmakers in Ukraine have more than $45 million worth of bitcoin, recent disclosures reveal.

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Bitcoin Bill Delayed as Russian Lawmakers Seek 'Optimal Solution'

A working group within Russia's state legislature is further delaying work on a cryptocurrency legalization bill.

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OneCoin Promoters Fined €2.6 Million by Italian Consumer Watchdog

A consumer rights watchdog in Italy is fining a group of companies that have promoted OneCoin.

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LedgerX and CBOE: The CFTC's Trojan Horse in an SEC Turf War

A look at how a new class of cryptocurrency-based financial products impacts the balance of power between U.S. regulators.

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Ukraine's Central Bank Moves Closer to Cryptocurrency Regulation

The National Bank of Ukraine, the nation's central bank, is set to soon discuss how it should regulate cryptocurrencies.

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The EU Is Building a 'Financial Transparency Gateway' with Blockchain

An official from the European Commission has revealed it is currently building a blockchain tool to enable data sharing.

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