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Uniform Regulation for Virtual Currency Businesses: Coming to a State Near You

Attorney Katherine Cooper looks at work ongoing to standardize virtual currency law in the US, and the issues that stand in the way.

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Delaware House Passes Historic Blockchain Regulation

Historic legislation has been passed by the state of Delaware, that would make explicit the right of corporations to trade stocks on a blockchain.

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Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill Forming Blockchain Task Force

Lawmakers in Illinois have passed a bill to create an intergovernmental working group that will study public sector applications of blockchain.

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Delaware Blockchain Stock Bill Likely to Advance in House Vote Today

The US state of Delaware is today expected to vote on a bill that would recognize stock recorded on a blockchain.

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China's Central Bank Opens New Digital Currency Research Institute

The People's Bank of China released the official address and other details about its new cryptocurrency research institute this week.

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Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks

The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.

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Bitcoin Phishing Scheme Perpetrator Pleads Guilty in Connecticut Court

A Connecticut resident has pleaded guilty to charges that he stole more than $300,000 in bitcoin as part of a phishing scheme.

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CFTC Chief Asks Congress for More Money to Oversee Blockchain

The CFTC has cited the advance of technologies like blockchain in a request to obtain additional funding for its oversight activities.

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China's Central Bank Vows to Push for Blockchain in Five-Year Plan

The People's Bank of China has indicated it intends to support the continued development of blockchain tech as part of a new strategic plan.

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ASIC on Blockchain: Australia's Securities Watchdog 'Unlikely' to Regulate ICOs

In a new interview with CoinDesk, ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft opens up about how the regulator is observing blockchain innovation.

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