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Blockchain

US Treasury Publishes 5 Tips For Blockchain Projects

The US Treasury Department has just published five tips for building blockchain projects based on lessons learned during work on a proof-of-concept.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 March 2018
Crime

Florida State Employee Arrested for Allegedly Mining Crypto at Work

A state employee at Florida's Department of Citrus has been arrested for allegedly using official computers to mine bitcoin and litecoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 March 2018
Regulation

ICO Issuers: Fix the Problem Before the SEC Fixes It for You

If you sold tokens to unaccredited investors, or otherwise have not complied with the federal securities laws, make it right before the SEC finds you.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2018
Regulation

A Ray of Hope for Utility Tokens

Wyoming’s utility token bill, if enacted, is likely to be influential beyond its borders, as a model for other states and for the federal government.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Regulation

State-by-State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It

State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2018
Crime

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 January 2018
Crime

Investors File Class Action Against BitConnect After Closure

A class action suit has been filed against exchange and lending platform BitConnect, which recently closed following U.S. cease-and-desist orders.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 January 2018
Regulation

SEC Outlines Reasons for Reluctance to List Cryptocurrency ETFs

An SEC letter states there are "significant investor protection issues" to be examined before opening up crypto-ETFs to retail investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 January 2018
Regulation

Proposed US Task Force Would Tackle Crypto Use in Terrorism Financing

A new bill introduced by a U.S. lawmaker calls for the formation of a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrencies in financing terrorism.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 January 2018
US

Big Pharma Seeks DLT Solution for Drug Costs

Pharma heavyweights open up about how they envision a blockchain system improving the research and development process of new drugs.

Business  ·  9 January 2018
Regulation

US States Issue Warnings Over Cryptocurrency Investments

The American states of Idaho and Alaska have both issued warnings over investments involving cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 January 2018
ICOs

Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

A company seeking to create the world's first decentralized hedge fund has been hit with a class action alleging a fraudulent issuance of securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 December 2017
Regulation

CFTC Chair: Cryptocurrencies ‘Unlike Any Commodity’ Agency Has Seen

Cryptocurrencies have proven to be a unique challenge for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency's chairman has said.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 December 2017
Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Prices Spark Demand for Washington’s Cheap Electricity

The Central Washington region of the U.S. has reported surging demand from bitcoin miners for its cheap hydropower as price gains continue.

Business  ·  8 December 2017
Crime

Detroit Bitcoin Trader Gets Jail Time for Unlicensed Money Business

A Detroit resident was sentenced Monday to 366 days in jail for operating an unlicensed money services business involving bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2017