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Buddhist Monks Said to Be Targeted by Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme
A bitcoin-focused pyramid scheme appears to have targeted Buddhist meditation practitioners in Thailand, according to a local news source.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 22, 2017
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Law
Uniform Law Commission Sets Date for Debate on Digital Currency Rules
The creators of model digital currency regulation for use by US lawmakers are set to convene to discuss key obstacles this July.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 21, 2017
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Bitlicense
New York's Financial Regulator Is Now Inspecting Bitcoin Startups
The NYDFS is now carrying out legislated examinations of digital currency startups licensed in the state, according to an annual report.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jun 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2017
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Thailand
Bank of Thailand Governor Heralds Blockchain's Coming Impact
The Bank of Thailand has issued new remarks that highlight its evolving thinking on blockchain and distributed ledgers.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jun 19, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
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Europe
Financial Firms Offer Diverse Blockchain Views in European Commission Response
With a public comment period over, financial firms are beginning to publish remarks submitted to the European Commission on DLT.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 19, 2017 at 3:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
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Russia
Russia's National Payment Card Provider: Blockchain Isn't for Us
New statements by Russia's top card issuer suggests the domestic financial industry is still warming slowly to blockchain.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 19, 2017 at 2:40 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
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Uk
UK Financial Regulator Calls for Caution on Cryptocurrency Investing
An official at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued cautionary comments amid a wave of new investment in the cryptocurrency market.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jun 19, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
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Markets
Startups
Nevada Senator: We Want to Be 'Home Base' for Blockchain Startups
A new law in Nevada is paving the way for the US state's broad bid to attract new blockchain startups.
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By Aaron Stanley
Jun 19, 2017 at 11:01 a.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
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Overstock
Banking and Blockchain: Why We Need an AML/KYC Safe Harbor
Compliance rules may be boosting blockchain innovation, but legal uncertainty is excluding some developing nations from the global banking system.
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By Steven Hopkins
Jun 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 18, 2017
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Law
Initial Coin Offerings: Where the SEC Might Stand
Should purveyors of ICOs fear the long arm of US law? Legal experts cite a recent case that suggests the answer may be yes.
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By Brian Klein, David McGill and Benjamin Sauter
Jun 16, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 16, 2017
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