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Polish Bitcoin Association Challenges Banks Over Crypto Account Refusals

An industry group in Poland is attempting to challenge banks that have allegedly denied services for firms working with cryptocurrencies.

A Bank of England official has warned banks and other financial firms about exposure to cryptocurrency-related assets in a letter.

By Nikhilesh DeJun 28, 2018

Malta's parliament has passed three bills on crypto assets and blockchain, in a big step toward its plan to become a "Blockchain Island."

By Muyao ShenJun 27, 2018

Ukrainian authorities have arrested four individuals suspected of operating fake cryptocurrency exchanges.

The president of BaFin thinks blockchain-based applications are "revolutionary" and could turn the entire financial sector "upside down."

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 13, 2018

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has written to bank CEOs over the risks of "facilitating financial crimes which are enabled by cryptoassets."

By Christine KimJun 11, 2018

Lithuania's Ministry of Finance has published guidance on ICOs, outlining how different aspects of token offerings should be regulated.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 11, 2018

A city-level court in Russia has revoked a ban issued in 2016 that blocked cryptocurrency media site bitcoininfo.ru, among others.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 5, 2018

The plan is to incentivize solar power generation by circumventing rules inhibiting its adoption made by Madrid.

By Ian AllisonJun 1, 2018

The U.K.’s new Cryptoassets Taskforce has taken the first step on its mission to "develop thinking and policy" around blockchain and cryptocurrency.

By Daniel PalmerMay 22, 2018

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