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Judge Reopens Cryptsy Customer Class Action Against Coinbase

A U.S district judge has reopened a case involving cryptocurrency startup Coinbase and the now-defunct exchange service Cryptsy. 

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Hackers Demand $1 Million in XRP After Bank Data Theft

Hackers who stole personal information on 90,000 Canadian bank users have demanded $1 million in Ripple's XRP to not release the data trove.

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Alabama Securities Watchdog Hits 3 ICOs with Cease-and-Desists

The U.S. state of Alabama has issued cease-and-desist orders to three ICOs that were allegedly soliciting residents with unregistered securities.

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EY's Maritime Blockchain Insurance Tech Is Now Live

A group of companies piloting a blockchain-based insurance platform for global shipping industry said the technology is now live in commercial use.

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ShipChain Pushes Back Against Securities Violations Claims

In a statement, ShipChain said it did not violate securities laws or offer its token for sale in South Carolina.

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US Department of Justice, CFTC Probe Crypto Market Manipulation: Report

The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating cryptocurrency traders who may have manipulated the markets using old-school tricks.

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Move 'Em Out: ICOs Don't Seem So Scary Outside the US

A popular event forged during the token boom of 2017 saw discussion about the changing regulatory environment that has resulted.

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Fed Governor Says 'No Compelling Need' for US Central Bank Crypto

Fed governor Lael Brainard has said that cryptocurrencies do not pose a threat, and there is "no compelling need" for a Fed-issued digital currency.

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Jennifer Aniston, Prince Charles Falsely Used to Promote Crypto Scam

Texas' securities regulator has issued a cease-and-desist to a crypto investment scheme that faked endorsements from high-profile individuals.

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US Regulators Say They Want to Avoid 'Hindering' Blockchain Innovation

U.S. regulators don't aim to suppress innovation in the blockchain industry, representatives said during a panel at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018.

CFTC's James McDonald, second from left, leaves the agency Thursday.