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Japan's Central Bank Believes Blockchain Could Create Tax Issues

A senior official for Japan's central bank had words of caution for distributed ledgers.

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The Swiss Government is Paving the Way for Crypto Banks

Regulators in Switzerland are moving quickly to create regulation that accommodates digital currency and blockchain startups.

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South Korea is Debating New Bitcoin Exchange Rules

Financial regulators in South Korea are looking to introduce new regulations for digital currency exchanges by early next year.

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Dubai Legislators to Discuss Bitcoin Regulation

Dubai’s government is laying the groundwork for developing legislation around bitcoin and digital currencies.

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How the SEC's Blockchain Lead is Defining Future Regulation

CoinDesk spotlights ongoing efforts inside the top securities regulator in the US to better understand – and adapt to – advances in blockchain tech.

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IBM Unveils Blockchain Project For KYC Compliance

IBM's Bluemix Garage in Singapore has unveiled a new blockchain project built in collaboration with a local startup.

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Blockchain Won't Just Change Regulation, it Could Reshape the SEC

SEC commissioner's departure are just part of the remaking of regulation thanks to Donald Trump and blockchain.

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Former SEC Commissioner Dan Gallagher Joins Symbiont Board

A former commissioner for the Securities and Exchange Commission has joined the board of directors for smart contract startup Symbiont.

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Hong Kong Central Bank: Blockchain Holds 'Enormous Potential'

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a new white paper on distributed ledger tech.

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Trump Election Casts Uncertain Shadow on US Blockchain Policy

Leading blockchain policy groups weigh in on what a Trump victory means for the emerging technology and its startup community.

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