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Blockchain Startup Symbiont Teams with Wall Street Legend Ranieri
The firm founded by the "father" of mortgage-backed securities has partnered with blockchain startup Symbiont to shake up the mortgage industry.
MBS
By David Floyd
Apr 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2018
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Maret
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Ontario Regulator 'Gathering Information' on Crypto Trading Platforms
The province's securities regulator is gathering information after receiving numerous complaints.
Maret
By David Floyd
Apr 9, 2018 at 2:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2018
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Rupee
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Exchanges
Pakistan Bars Banks from Crypto and ICO Trading
A long-running cryptocurrency exchange in Pakistan is closing its door following a new advisory from the country's central bank.
Rupee
By David Floyd
Apr 6, 2018 at 9:36 p.m. UTC
Apr 6, 2018
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Tax
Spain's Tax Authorities Seek Crypto User Names and Bank Accounts
The move comes after the Spanish finance ministry called the use of cryptocurrencies in organized crime a "pressing challenge."
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By David Floyd
Apr 6, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 6, 2018
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Mike Hearn: Bitcoin Cash Is Repeating Bitcoin's Mistakes
Early bitcoin developer Mike Hearn offered new insights into his outlook on the project and its rival implementations in a Reddit AMA Wednesday.
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By David Floyd
Apr 6, 2018 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 6, 2018
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Switzerland
Swiss Central Banker: State-Backed Crypto Would Pose 'Incalculable Risks'
Swiss National Bank Governing Board member Andrea Maechler sees value in blockchain, but argues central banks should stay out of consumer payments.
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By David Floyd
Apr 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2018
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Korean Police Detain 4 Crypto Exchange Execs Over Alleged Embezzlement
South Korean police on Thursday detained four executives from two cryptocurrency exchanges over alleged embezzlement.
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By David Floyd
Apr 5, 2018 at 3:01 p.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2018
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AngelList ICO Spin-Off CoinList Raises $9.2 Million
A platform for connecting accredited investors to highly vetted ICOs has raised new funding from a notable cast of crypto industry backers.
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By David Floyd
Apr 5, 2018 at 7:01 a.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2018
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Mexico
Mexico Tests Blockchain to Track Public Contract Bids
A Mexican government announced a blockchain-based project intended to reduce corruption in bidding for government contracts.
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By David Floyd
Apr 5, 2018 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2018
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ICOs Can Pose 'Fundamental Issues' Says Ontario Securities Regulator
Canada's most populous province wants to retain its image as an "innovation hub," but worries that investors don't "understand what they're buying."
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By David Floyd
Apr 4, 2018 at 7:55 p.m. UTC
Apr 4, 2018
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