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FTC to Host Blockchain Panels at March FinTech Event

The US Federal Trade Commission is hosting a FinTech gathering on 9th March, dedicated in part to blockchain tech and its impact on consumers.

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Why Blockchain Will Trump Populism

Jens Albers examines how he believes the rise of populism in politics could be undone by blockchain technology.

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Bitcoin Price Fluctuations Calm Amid Chinese Regulatory Suspense

The suspense surrounding potential bitcoin regulations in China served to limit this week's price movements.

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Nigeria Warned its Citizens About Onecoin and Bitcoin This Week

Local advertisements for OneCoin and other digital currencies have drawn the ire of Nigeria’s top securities regulatory.

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Israel's Tax Authority Wants to Treat Bitcoin As a Kind of Property

Israel’s government is set to apply capital gains tax to bitcoin sales, categorizing digital currencies as a type of property.

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Coinbase Prepares to Fight IRS Summons With New Court Filing

An attempt by the IRS to obtain user records from digital currency exchange Coinbase just got more complicated.

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China's Bitcoin Exchanges Quietly Made Policy Updates Overnight

China's major bitcoin exchanges halted, or otherwise updated, their lending-based bitcoin trading services today.

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Just 7 People Complained to the CFPB About Bitcoin in 2016

Data shows that American consumers aren't filing many complaints with the US government's consumer watchdog.

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A Chinese Bitcoin Startup Has Stopped Some Services Due to Central Bank Concerns

A long-running bitcoin investment platform is shifting gears in light of regulatory scrutiny in China.

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The IRS is Catching Flack Again for Weak Bitcoin Guidance (This Time on IRAs)

A US government watchdog wants more guidance from the IRS on investing retirement accounts in digital currencies and other "unconventional assets".

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