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Taiwanese Lawmaker Proposes New Business Category for Crypto Startups

Taiwanese legislator Jason Hsu wants the island to create a new business category for cryptocurrency activities, he said Friday.

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The SEC Is Setting Up a New Division to Talk to ICO Startups

The SEC's new FinHub is being launched with the aim of facilitating interactions with fintech startups, including ICO issuers.

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US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify ICO Regulations

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking SEC chair Jay Clayton to provide clarity on when token sales are classified as securities.

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A Major Regulatory Effort Is Brewing to Revive the US ICO Market

More than 80 representatives from a variety of cryptocurrency projects and companies spent four hours calling for clarity around ICOs and tokens.

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US Congressman Drafts Bills to Aid Blockchain Development

U.S. Representative Tom Emmer plans to introduce three blockchain-focused bills to Congress in the coming weeks aimed at spurring development.

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Ukrainian Parliament Proposes Taxing Crypto-Related Profits

The Ukrainian parliament has introduced a bill outlining taxes on cryptocurrency-related profits.

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Think Tank Report Argues for Standardized Crypto Rules Within EU

A Brussels-based think tank believes the EU should enforce standardized regulations on cryptocurrencies for each member nation.

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EU Lawmakers Weigh 'Standard' for ICOs Under Crowdfunding Rules

Members of the European Parliament convened with experts on Tuesday to discuss a proposal for standardizing ICO rules around the EU.

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WeChat, Alipay to Block Crypto Transactions on Payment Platforms

WeChat Pay and Alipay are scrambling to keep up with regulators after recent announcements regarding initial coin offerings and cryptocurrencies.

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The SEC Will Decide on 9 Bitcoin ETFs in the Next 2 Months

The SEC is set to make final decisions on nine proposed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the next two months.

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