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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Forms Political Action Committee

Coinbase formed a Political Action Committee, though it is unclear which candidates it plans to support at this time.

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Coinbase Takes a Preliminary Step to List Security Tokens

The exchange says it has got the go-ahead to acquire three regulated firms, the first step in a plan to offer tokens deemed as securities in the U.S.

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Russians Indicted for US Election Hacks Used Bitcoin to Fund Operations

Twelve Russian officials indicted for hacking into Democratic National Committee email accounts allegedly used cryptocurrencies, the DOJ announced.

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US Judge Delays Crypto Fraud Ruling Pending CFTC Response

A judge in New York has postponed a decision on a crypto fraud lawsuit until the CFTC can explain how it calculated damages.

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Federal Judge Wavers as CFTC Seeks Injunction in Crypto Fraud Case

The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.

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SEC Settles Trader Lawsuit Tied to Blockchain Firm Stock Sales

Two Nevada men have settled with the SEC over alleged illicit trading of a claimed blockchain company's stock.

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FINRA Wants to Know All About Member Firms' Crypto Activities

The U.S. financial self-regulatory body is asking member firms to submit every detail of their existing or future activities in cryptocurrency.

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Another Ripple Lawsuit Claims XRP Is A Security

A third investor in three months is suing Ripple on grounds that the XRP cryptocurrency is a security issued by the firms. 

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International Task Force Notes Use of Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crime

Tax authorities from five different nations are coming together to combat international financial crimes, with a focus on cryptocurrencies.

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Charts: SEC Data Shows Token Filing Figures Just Keep Rising

Since SAFT came into to use last year, the number of companies reporting to the SEC to work in this framework has increased, CoinDesk finds.

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