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UK Firm Gets Regulatory Green Light to Offer Crypto Derivatives

London-based OTC firm B2C2 has just been authorized by the U.K.'s financial watchdog to offer cryptocurrency contracts for difference (CFDs).

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NYDFS Grants BitLicense to Third Bitcoin ATM Operator

NYDFS has granted a third bitcoin ATM operator a BitLicense Thursday, with Cottonwood Vending LLC becoming the latest recipient.

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South Korea Will Maintain ICO Ban After Finding Token Projects Broke Rules

South Korea has decided not to lift its ban on domestic initial coin offerings after a watchdog's survey found projects have been violating rules.

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SEC Official Who Oversaw Crypto Cases Leaves for Law Firm Jones Day

Shamoil T. Shipchandler, whose team at the SEC brought cases against AriseBank and 1Broker, has joined law firm Jones Day.

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Chat App Kik Says It Will Fight SEC Over Possible ICO Action

Messaging app company Kik says it will stand up to the SEC over an expected enforcement action relating to its 2017 initial coin offering

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NYSE Arca Files Paperwork for Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval

A little-noticed regulatory filing sheds light on the bitcoin ETF proposed by Bitwise and NYSE Arca.

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Italy's Senate Moves to Set Legal Foundation for Blockchain Timestamps

The Italian government could soon amend a law to allow legalized blockchain verification of documents.

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Bitcoin ATM Startups Say They're Booming, Thanks in Part to Venezuela

Bitcoin ATM usage is surging, especially in Latin America, where Venezuelan refugees and others are seeking ad hoc banking solutions.

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When Bitcoin ETF? Not Any Time Soon, But Maybe by 2020

There are no bitcoin ETF proposals currently sitting before the SEC, but one may still be approved before 2020.

Jan van Eck, president and CEO of VanEck speaks at Consensus Invest 2018 (CoinDesk)

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UK Financial Watchdog Plans Oversight of Security Tokens, Some Stablecoins

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed guidance for how various crypto assets should be regulated in the country.

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