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Iranian General Advocates Crypto Use for Skirting Sanctions: Report
Iranian General Saeed Mohammed is calling for the use of crypto to help Iran evade sanctions designed to isolate it from the global financial system, according to Coinit.ir.

Ripple Class-Action Lawsuit Can Proceed, Judge Rules
A lawsuit claiming Ripple violated U.S. securities laws will be allowed to move forward – though with a caveat favorable to the San Francisco-based payments firm.

SEC Rejects Latest Bitcoin ETF Bid
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected Wilshire Phoenix's bid for a bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Prime Broker Tagomi Becomes 22nd Member of Facebook's Libra Association
Tagomi is joining the Libra Association.

Malta's Financial Watchdog Highlights Obstacles to Security Tokens After Industry Consultation
The Malta Financial Services Authority released a statement on Tuesday, unveiling industry recommendations on security token offerings within the country.

New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Create a Crypto License
New Jersey Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez has introduced a licensing regime for crypto businesses, authorizing the state banking regulator to oversee the space.

SEC to Decide the Fate of Another Bitcoin ETF Proposal This Week
The SEC is poised to rule on another bitcoin ETF application this week. Wilshire Phoenix is hoping its novel fund structure might help it succeed where others have not.

Alleged Crypto Capital Operator Faces New Wire Fraud Charge
Reginald Fowler, an alleged operator of Crypto Capital, was indicted on wire fraud Friday, adding to four previous charges he already faced.

E-Commerce Giant Shopify Joins Libra Association
Shopify is the first major company to join the consortium behind the Libra digital currency since a string of big-name payments brands dropped out.

Officials Arrest US Resident for Allegedly Laundering Drug Proceeds With Crypto
A "large-scale" money laundering organization is allegedly using cryptocurrency to wash the proceeds from drug sales, according to a DEA agent's complaint.
