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US Regulators Recommend Oversight for Bitcoin and Distributed Ledgers

Inexperience with bitcoin and distributed ledger tech could spark systemic risks, according to a report issued by US financial regulators.

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Blockchain and Payments Infrastructure: A Regulator’s Dilemma?

Epiphyte's Gabrielle Patrick discusses the balancing act faced by regulators in a fast-changing world and how bitcoin's blockchain could help.

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How a 3-D Printed Building Became the Center of Blockchain in Dubai

CoinDesk profiles a recent meeting of the Global Blockchain Council, a 40-member working group seeking to boost the technology in the MENA region.

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'Blockchain-Friendly’ Bill Moves Forward in North Carolina

A bill designed to bring digital currencies under North Carolina's money transmitter framework is moving forward in the US state.

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New York Regulators Grant Second BitLicense to Ripple

San Francisco startup Ripple has become the second blockchain firm to receive a BitLicense in New York.

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US Blockchain Businesses Push for Alternative to State-By-State Licensing

Six blockchain businesses and advocacy groups have submitted public comments to a report released by a US bank regulator earlier this year.

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Banking Trade Group BAFT Seeks Bigger Role in Blockchain Policy

BAFT's newly launched Innovation Council makes serving its members blockchain needs a top priority, and that won't likely change anytime soon.

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Bloomberg Editorial Board: Public and Private Blockchains Need Level Playing Field

The editorial board for Bloomberg News has called for a permissive regulatory environment for blockchain development.

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French Presidential Hopeful Calls for Bitcoin Ban

The head of a major political party in France has effectively called for a ban on bitcoin in the European country.

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Bitcoin Exchanges Could Face New Regulations in the Philippines

The central bank of the Philippines is weighing new restrictions on money services in the country, including bitcoin exchanges.

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