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Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT

An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.

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Coinbase Just Stopped Serving Bitcoin Customers in Hawaii

Digital currency exchange Coinbase said today that it will stop serving customers in Hawaii following regulatory changes in the US state.

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BIS Report: DLT 'Promising' But 'A Long Way Off'

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a new report on blockchains and distributed ledgers.

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Unanimous Vote Advances Blockchain Bill in Arizona Legislature

Lawmakers in Arizona’s legislature have unanimously advanced a bill that recognize blockchain signatures and smart contracts under state law.

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Malta's PM: The Rise of Cryptocurrencies 'Cannot Be Stopped'

European regulators should embrace cryptocurrencies, the prime minister of Malta argued in a speech yesterday.

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Hawaii's Blockchain Exploration Bill is Moving Forward

Hawaii's new 'bitcoin bill' passed a notable milestone this week.

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West Virginia Lawmakers Want to Make Bitcoin Money Laundering a Felony

Legislators in West Virgina want to make it a felony to launder money with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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Poland’s Financial Ombudsman Calls for Bitcoin Exchange Regulation

Poland’s Financial Ombudsman has called on the country’s Ministry of Finance to regulate the cryptocurrency exchanges.

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California Lawmakers Consider Barring Bitcoin from Charity Raffles

A lawmaker in California has proposed prohibiting the use of bitcoin and other digital currencies for private raffles.

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EU Parliament Report Explores Blockchain's 'Substantial Impact'

The EU Parliament’s in-house research office has published a new wide-ranging report on blockchain tech.

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