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US Commodities Regulator Beefs Up Bitcoin Futures Review

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a new checklist as part of the "heightened review process" it's developing for virtual currencies.

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State Retirement Funds in Tennessee Could Face Bitcoin Restriction

Tennessee lawmakers have put forward a new bill that would bar state government retirement funds from investing in cryptocurrencies.

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Hawaiian Bills Would Capture Crypto Under Money Transmission Law

Hawaiian lawmakers are aiming to address cryptocurrency, this time by update money transmission law in the state.

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SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Crypto Bank ICO

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is charging cryptocurrency banking firm AriseBank over alleged fraud and violations of securities rules.

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Kansas Latest US State to Warn on Crypto Investment Risk

The securities commissioner of the U.S. state of Kansas has issued a warning on the risks of cryptocurrency and ICO investments.

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Texas Halts Crypto Banking Operation over Regulatory Violations

A Texas financial regulator has issued a cease-and-desist order, this time to decentralized banking platform AriseBank.

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A Haven for Blockchain: The Case for Wyoming

Three bills in the state legislature, combined with zero taxes and cheap power, should make Wyoming a competitive location for blockchain businesses.

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ICE Exploiting Blockchain to Expose Crypto Use in Drug Trafficking

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is working to expose transactions made by drug traffickers using cryptocurrencies to hide their trails.

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Lawmaker Says 'Tennessee Is Ready for Blockchain' at Bill Hearing

Tennessee legislators say the state is "ready for the blockchain."

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SEC, CFTC Chiefs Eye Closer Crypto Scrutiny

Two U.S. financial regulators are increasing their commitment to bringing closer scrutiny to the cryptocurrency industry, according to their chiefs.

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