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Iran
Iran Could Ban Bitcoin for Payments, Central Bank Report Suggests
The Iranian central bank has drafted a new report outlining cryptocurrency regulations in the country.
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By Leigh CuenStan Higgins
Jan 29, 2019 at 12:10 a.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2019
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Texas
Stablecoin Issuers May Need Licenses in Texas, Unlike Most Crypto Startups
A new memo by the Texas Department of Banking notes that stablecoins may fall under the state's definition of "money" and therefore would be subject to money transmission laws...
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By Nikhilesh De
Jan 4, 2019 at 10:35 p.m. UTC
Jan 4, 2019
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Switzerland
Switzerland to Regulate Blockchain Within Existing Financial Laws
Switzerland's government plans to accommodate the blockchain sector within existing financial laws, but with a few tweaks.
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By Yogita Khatri
Dec 17, 2018 at 9:01 a.m. UTC
Dec 17, 2018
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The CFTC Wants to Learn More About Ethereum
The CFTC has published a request for input to learn more about ethereum and its underlying blockchain network.
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By Nikhilesh De
Dec 11, 2018 at 7:35 p.m. UTC
Dec 11, 2018
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Treasury Official: Global Regulators Must Follow US Lead in Crypto Enforcement
U.S. Treasury Department Under Secretary Sigal Mandelker called for global efforts to police malicious actors' use of cryptocurrencies.
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By Nikhilesh De
Dec 4, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. UTC
Dec 4, 2018
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G20 Leaders Pledge Crypto-Asset Regulation After Buenos Aires Meeting
G20 leaders declared that they would regulate crypto to mitigate financial crimes in a statement after this weekend's summit.
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By Nikhilesh De
Dec 3, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 3, 2018
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DOJ's Rosenstein: Regulators Can't Let Criminals 'Hide Behind' Crypto
Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein called for a multinational approach to regulating cryptocurrencies Sunday.
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By Nikhilesh De
Nov 19, 2018 at 5:35 p.m. UTC
Nov 19, 2018
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Taiwan
Taiwanese Lawmaker Proposes New Business Category for Crypto Startups
Taiwanese legislator Jason Hsu wants the island to create a new business category for cryptocurrency activities, he said Friday.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 29, 2018 at 2:01 a.m. UTC
Oct 29, 2018
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Sec
The SEC Is Setting Up a New Division to Talk to ICO Startups
The SEC's new FinHub is being launched with the aim of facilitating interactions with fintech startups, including ICO issuers.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 18, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2018
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US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify ICO Regulations
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking SEC chair Jay Clayton to provide clarity on when token sales are classified as securities.
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By Nikhilesh De
Sep 28, 2018 at 4:55 p.m. UTC
Sep 28, 2018
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