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Delaware Blockchain Stock Bill Advances Ahead of Major Deadline

Delaware has moved a step closer toward enshrining recognition of blockchain-based stocks in state law.

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Hong Kong and Australia's Securities Regulators Strike FinTech Agreement

A new fintech agreement in the Asia-Pacific region could ease collaborative burdens for blockchain and distributed ledger startups.

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Coin Center to Lawmakers: Blockchain Startups Are Best Advised to Leave US

A recent Congressional hearing saw the non-profit blockchain advocacy group Coin Center call for a federal approach to money services licensure.

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The Legal Future of Cryptocurrencies in Brazil

A legal expert argues that attempts to regulate Brazil's cryptocurrency industry at this stage are misguided.

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Russia Likely to Mandate Identity Checks for Bitcoin Purchases

Russia’s deputy finance minister said this week that cryptocurrency purchasers will be required to prove their identity under forthcoming regulations.

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Bitcoin Experts to Congress: Overseas Exchanges Are Enabling Cybercrime

A hearing at US congressional subcommittee yesterday saw discussion of the role cryptocurrencies play in cybercrime.

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Chinese Regulators Expected to Release Bitcoin Exchange Rules This Month

China’s central bank is reportedly expected to release new rules for bitcoin exchanges later this month.

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China's Banking Regulators Push for Blockchain Securities Rules

The Chinese securities market needs new rules focused on blockchain in order to ward off potential risks, according to a new paper.

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Virtual Currency in Washington State: What Changes in July

An overview of upcoming legal changes in Washington state that affect the virtual currency industry.

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New Hampshire Governor Signs Bitcoin MSB Exemption Into Law

The governor of New Hampshire has signed a bill into law that exempts digital currency traders from the state's money transmission regulations.

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