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Bitcoin Investment Vehicle Fined $120k by Nasdaq Exchange

The provider of a publicly traded bitcoin ETN has been fined by Nasdaq Stockholm for infractions of internal rules and financial regulations.

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Washington's New Cryptocurrency Exchange Rules Are Now in Effect

New regulations that apply money transmitter laws to cryptocurrency exchanges have gone into effect in the U.S. state of Washington.

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The DAO Report: Understanding the Risk of SEC Enforcement

A legal expert discusses the potential impact of a new SEC report on the use of blockchain-based tokens for fundraising.

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The Uniform Law Commission Has Given States a Clear Path to Approach Bitcoin

Legal analyst Peter Van Valkenburgh offers a positive take on new model legislation designed for state lawmakers.

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Philippine Central Bank Sees Few Applicants for Crypto Exchange License

The central bank of the Philippines has seen little interest in its cryptocurrency exchange licensing scheme, according to a report.

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Malta Is Gearing up to Greenlight Bitcoin Gambling

The nation of Malta is taking steps to legalize bitcoin and cryptocurrency for use in its domestic gaming industry.

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'Not a Surprise': Blockchain Industry Saw SEC ICO Action Coming

The SEC's new blockchain token guidelines aren't a surprise to industry commentators.

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Emin Gun Sirer: SEC ICO Guidance is 'End of Beginning for Blockchains'

A Cornell professor who was at the center of last year's DAO hack has issued new comments on an SEC ruling on the project.

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SEC: US Securities Laws 'May Apply' to Token Sales

The SEC said today that the offering and sale of digital tokens "are subject to the requirements of the federal securities laws".

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New Hampshire's Bitcoin MSB Exemption Law Takes Effect Next Week

A regulatory exemption for digital currency traders in New Hampshire is set to take effect next week.

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