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CFTC Commissioner Calls For Flexible Regulation of Digital Currencies

CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has spoken out in favour of flexible bitcoin regulation in the derivatives space and beyond.

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UK Treasury Issues 'Call for Information' on Digital Currencies

The UK Treasury is to examine digital currencies to better understand the risks and benefits offered by the technology.

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Lawsky: BitLicense May Exempt Non-Financial Blockchain Projects

New York's BitLicense proposal will not cover non-financial blockchain technology projects, according to NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky.

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Lawsky: NYDFS Considering Transitional BitLicense for Small Startups

NYDFS is considering an on-ramp for bitcoin startups to allow a more flexible regulatory framework.

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Bitcoin's AML/CTF Regulatory Creep Means Time for Specific Industry Regulation

Digital currencies are innovations that deserve better than regulation under existing financial rules, writes regulation consultant Peter Oakes.

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What New FinCEN Guidance Means for US Bitcoin Companies

Payments consultant Faisal Khan looks at the options for bitcoin companies following recent new guidance from FinCEN.

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Ex-SEC Chief: Bitcoin Companies Need Compliance To Succeed

Longest-serving SEC chairman Arthur Levitt, who now advises BitPay and Vaurum, has spoken about bitcoin in a TV interview.

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Crypto 2.0 Industry Dismisses SEC Crackdown Rumors

Following rumors that members have been receiving letters from the SEC, the crypto 2.0 community has denied these claims.

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US Senator: Dark Market Fight Requires More Funding

In a new letter, New York Senator Charles Schumer said he will seek more funds to fight drug-related cybercrime.

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Former SEC Chair Takes Advisory Roles at BitPay and Vaurum

Long-serving former SEC chairman Arthur Levitt has taken advisory roles at US bitcoin firms BitPay and Vaurum.

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