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Coin Center Updates Its Securities Framework for Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain advocacy group Coin Center still believes some cryptocurrencies are securities by law, and should be regulated as such.
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Public Firm Becomes First to Launch an ICO in Singapore
An e-commerce platform that recently launched a token sale aimed to raise $50 million has become Singapore's first public firm to hold an ICO.
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WeChat Eyes Blockchain for Faster Corporate Expense Refunds
WeChat owner Tencent thinks blockchain can speed up reimbursement of expenses for company employees and it's trialing a feature to do just that.
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World Bank Taps Australia's CommBank to Issue Its First Blockchain Bond
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has been chosen by the World Bank Group to help issue a bond over a blockchain.
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Binance Offers First Look At Planned Decentralized Crypto Exchange
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance unveiled the platform's first look at its upcoming decentralized exchange (DEX) on Thursday.
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Microsoft Rolls Out 'Proof-of-Authority' Ethereum Consensus on Azure
Microsoft has rolled out an additional consensus mechanism for clients building ethereum-based apps on Azure that does away with mining.
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20 Thai Crypto Exchanges Have Applied for New Digital Assets Licenses
Thailand's new licensing scheme for digital asset companies has seen a flurry of applications from ICO and crypto exchanges.
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Tezos ICO Class Action Looms After Motion to Dismiss Denied
A motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit against Tezos' $232 million ICO was denied on Tuesday by a U.S. judge.
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Regulators Plan 'Global Sandbox' for Fintech Including Blockchain
A number of regulators from across the globe are forming a new alliance to facilitate the development of fintech in cross-border solutions.
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DEA Agent: Speculators Are Using Bitcoin More Than Criminals
Criminals were behind 90 percent of all cryptocurrency transactions five years ago – not anymore according to a DEA agent.
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