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Consensus 2017 Day 2 Recap: Finding Blockchain's Common Ground

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson recaps the second day of Consensus 2017, CoinDesk's New York blockchain conference.

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Markets

Consensus 2017: The Ups and Downs of Digital Currencies

Two panels at Consensus 2017 conference focused on both the promise and pitfalls of digital currencies and blockchain assets.

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Markets

Consensus 2017 Day 1 Recap: Collaboration, Education and Patience

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson recaps a whirlwind day one at Consensus 2017, CoinDesk's New York blockchain conference.

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Markets

Consensus 2017: The Legality of ICOs – Past and Future

Afternoon panel sessions at day one of Consensus 2017 showcased a variety of positions on the emerging phenomenon of token sales.

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Finance

Banks Offering Cryptocurrency Services? A New Reality Is Arriving

Skandiabanken customers can now link bitcoin holdings to bank accounts, a signal cryptocurrency is finding its place in the broader fintech arena.

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Securities Laws Aren't the Only Rules Token Sales Have to Consider

While much of the concern over token sales has fallen on securities laws – there's another set of regulations that could be equally impactful.

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Finance

CFTC 2.0: US Regulator Unveils Plan to Step Up Blockchain R&D

The CFTC is stepping up action on fintech, a strategy that includes a new plan of action for its work on distributed ledger tech.

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Markets

Coinbase Users Ask Court to Stop IRS Bitcoin Tax Hunt

Two unnamed Coinbase customers are seeking to stop the IRS from obtaining records on the digital currency exchange's user base, court records show.

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Markets

US Congress to Announce Study on Virtual Currency Link to Terrorism Today

A US Congressional subcommittee is developing a bill to study the use of digital currencies by terrorists, CoinDesk has learned.

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Markets

SEC Petition Calls for Blockchain Token Rules

A New York-based broker-dealer has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to propose rules for blockchain-based assets.

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