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Digital Assets Don't Change Reporting Needs, SEC's Top Accountant Says

The arrival of cryptos doesn't alter the need to maintain proper accounting records, the SEC's Wesley Bricker said Monday.

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Landmark Crypto Crime Case Ends With Jail Sentence for GAW CEO

GAW Miners CEO Josh Garza has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to a wire fraud charge.

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BitGo Receives Regulatory Approval to Custody Crypto Assets

Crypto security startup BitGo has received approval in the U.S. to act as a qualified custodian for digital assets.

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Major Crypto Companies Form DC Lobbying Group

A number of major cryptocurrency firms are forming the Blockchain Association to lobby Washington, D.C. lawmakers on regulations in the space.

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US Judge Rules ICO Frauds Fall Under Securities Law

A federal judge has ruled that a criminal case against an alleged ICO fraudster will proceed to trial, saying existing securities laws apply.

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R3, Ripple Settle Legal Dispute Over XRP Purchase Option

Blockchain startups Ripple and R3 have resolved a legal battle that saw both firms filing suits in the U.S. over a contract dispute.

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US, Canadian Securities Regulators Are Involved in Over 200 Crypto Probes

NASAA announced Tuesday that regulators are running more than 200 active crypto-related investigations.

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Crypto Isn't Just Money – It's a Defense Against Discrimination

Financial discrimination shows just how precarious Americans' rights are in practice. Cryptocurrency is the solution — if an imperfect one at present.

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Bittrex Partners With Trading Firm on Crypto Securities Offering

U.S.-based crypto exchange Bittrex is partnering with regulated trading platform Rialto to ultimately launch crypto securities trading.

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21-Year-Old Trader Prosecuted Over Bitcoin Money Laundering

A cryptocurrency dealer is being prosecuted in the U.S. for allegedly committing 30 counts of money laundering involving bitcoin.

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