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Former NYDFS Counsel Joins Perkins Coie Blockchain Practice

Perkins Coie has hired a former NYDFS counsel who worked on the state's BitLicense regulatory framework.

New York

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China Pushes for Blockchain Cooperation With New Research Report

The Chinese government has released some of its first research findings on blockchain technology.

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US Elections Watchdog Might Change Bitcoin Rules

The US Federal Elections Committee is quietly debating whether to reclassify how it treats bitcoin donations.

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European Central Bank Pushes for Tighter Digital Currency Control

The ECB said that digital currencies like bitcoin pose a potential threat to its ability to manage monetary policy.

ECB

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SEC Seeks Additional Comment on Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking more public comments as it weighs whether to approve a bitcoin ETF.

Winklevoss

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Scams or Not, Crypto Tokens Have History on Their Side

Blogger Alex Millar looks at how new technologies are evolving to circumvent problems with well-meaning but restrictive financial regulations.

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EU Parliament Paper Explores Bitcoin-Powered Elections

A think tank run by the European Parliament recently released a discussion paper on blockchain-based elections.

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50 Attorneys Form Blockchain Legal Defense Coalition

A group of 50 leading blockchain legal experts has launched the Digital Currency and Ledger Defense Coalition.

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Bitcoin Provisions in the North Carolina Money Transmitter Act

An expert provides an overview of new cryptocurrency provisions recently added to the Money Transmitter Act in North Carolina.

North Carolina capitol

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Why Blockchain Won’t Disrupt Banks First

Despite the promise that blockchain holds for banking, the sector will likely not be first to put the burgeoning technology into real-world action.

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