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India's Tax Department Is Sending Notices to Crypto Investors

The chairman of India's Central Board of Direct Tax says the agency is sending notices to crypto investors that haven't declared their gains.

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Korean Exchange Bithumb Is Accepting New Users Again

Bithumb is now accepting new investor registrations after a successful integration of "know-your-customer" procedures.

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Arizona Bill Would Enshrine the Right to Run a Crypto Node

An Arizona lawmaker wants to protect blockchain node operators from possible prohibitions by local and county governments.

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Hong Kong Orders Exchanges to Delist Securities Tokens

Hong Kong's securities watchdog has moved up regulatory actions against cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offering organizers.

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US Congress to Hold Blockchain Hearing on Valentine's Day

Two U.S. House of Representatives subcommittees will hold a hearing next week on applications for blockchain technology.

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Connecticut Lawmaker Pitches Crypto Transaction Fee in New Bill

A Connecticut representative has introduced a bill that would mandate a fee to transact with cryptocurrency in the state.

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US Lawmaker Wants Members of Congress to Disclose Crypto Assets

A bitcoin-friendly U.S. lawmaker is hoping to get members of Congress to disclose their holdings of cryptocurrency assets.

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Cryptocurrency Tops EU Watchdog's 2018 Agenda

The Europe Union's top securities watchdog has said that cryptocurrencies will be one of its top priorities in 2018.

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Japanese Regulators to Increase Crypto Exchange Inspections

Following a notable hack, Japanese regulators are moving to increase the frequency of on-site cryptocurrency exchange inspections.

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Bush Security Advisor Warns Against Blockchain Cold War

One of the architects of U.S. monetary policy discusses the risks of blockchain adoption to what he sees as a delicate geo-political balance.

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