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EU Legislators Advance Plan to Fund Blockchain Research

The European Union is moving closer to establishing a dedicated task force focused on digital currencies.

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ULC Close to Finalizing Model Digital Currency Legislation

An effort to create a template for digital currency legislation in the US could be finalized by the end of the summer.

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Swiss Lawmakers Take Steps Toward Bitcoin Regulation

Switzerland is moving to regulate bitcoin and blockchain tech.

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Canadian Regulator Seeks Blockchain Experts for Fintech Panel

The Ontario Securities Commission is seeking representatives from the digital currency and blockchain industry for a new advisory panel on fintech.

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BitLicense Critic Wages One-Man War

One bitcoin entrepreneur isn't going down without a fight, following the promulgation of the BitLicense regulation and his company's subsequent failure.

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Australian Regulator: Blockchain Acquisitions Could Face Scrutiny

Australian banks looking to buy up blockchain startups might face a roadblock or two.

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For Blockchain Startups, Switzerland's 'Crypto Valley' is No New York

A tiny province in Switzerland is proving a magnet for blockchain startups

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US Bank Regulator Charts Path for Blockchain Startup Oversight

A major US banking regulatory has unveiled a broad innovation policy aimed at regulating blockchain startups and other fintechs.

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Australia Will Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges Under AML Laws

The Australian government is looking to update its anti-money laundering laws to include bitcoin and other digital currency exchanges.

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Singapore Central Bank Inks Blockchain Deals With India, South Korea

It’s been a busy week on the blockchain front for Singapore’s central bank.

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