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Swiss Government Says It's 'Swiftly' Developing Digital Currency Rules

Switzerland’s government said today that it is "swiftly" moving toward a legal designation of digital currencies.

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$20,000: IRS to Exempt Casual Bitcoin Buyers From Coinbase Data Request

The Internal Revenue Service is seeking a narrower focus in its investigation of digital currency startup Coinbase.

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ConsenSys, Nation of Mauritius in Talks to Create 'Ethereum Island'

The Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius is seeking to turn itself into an incubator for Asia and Africa's blockchain expansion.

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Equity Markets on a Blockchain: Delaware's Potential Impact

Last week, Delaware passed legislation that will give corporations the right to issue and trade shares on a blockchain. This is why it's a big deal.

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EU Report: Digital Currency Use by Organized Criminals Is 'Rare'

A newly released report from the European Commission suggests there is relatively little virtual currency use among organized crime groups.

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Polish Regulators Warn Banks and Consumers on Cryptocurrency Risks

Poland's central bank has said that investors and banks should avoid dealing with digital currencies like bitcoin and ether.

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PBoC Advisor: Government Should Mandate ICO Disclosure Standards

Regulators must mandate a standard for information disclosure amidst the recent spate of ICOs, says an advisor to China's central bank.

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EU Securities Watchdog Extends Blockchain Task Force Mandate

A distributed ledger task force convened by the European Union's top securities watchdog has been extended.

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What Monopoly? Blockchain Startup Setl Sets Sights Beyond Australia

Blockchain startup Setl opens up about its strategy for the Australian post-trade system, a market long dominated by a monopoly.

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'Nail in the Coffin': The Day US Regulators Stifled Bitcoin Startups

An early bitcoin startup CEO looks back on the evolution of regulation in the US, arguing it has had a lasting negative impact on the industry.

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