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UK's Financial Watchdog Issues Letter to Banks on Crypto Risks

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

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CFTC Demands Crypto Exchange Data In Market Investigation

The U.S. regulator has subpoenaed four crypto exchanges to submit trading data as part of an investigation into market manipulation.

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Lithuania Issues Guidelines for When ICO Tokens Are Securities

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

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Coinrail Exchange Hacked, Loses Possibly $40 Million in Cryptos

South Korea-based Coinrail has not disclosed the exact amount lost in the breach, but data suggests the damage could be $40 million.

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Quebec Halts Crypto Mining Approvals Pending New Restrictions

Quebec has halted approvals for new cryptocurrency mining operations while it draws up new rules and may raise energy costs.

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Korean Police Allege Coinone's Crypto Margin Trading Is Illegal Gambling

A South Korean police department says execs at crypto exchange Coinone will be charged over claims its margin trading service is illegal gambling.

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CFTC Denies FOIA Request for Bitfinex and Tether Subpoenas

The top U.S. futures regulator has denied a FOIA request related to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the closely-linked 'stablecoin' operator Tether.

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Crypto Startup Circle to Seek Banking License in US

Cryptocurrency startup Circle is in talks to become registered in the U.S. as a licensed bank and brokerage, according to a report.

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Japan to Deny Crypto Exchange Application in Regulatory First

The Financial Service Agency is reportedly planning to deny a registration application filed by a crypto exchange over KYC failings.

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The Real Reason Token Issuers Are Fleeing the US

No, it's not a "race to the bottom." Reputable token issuers seek jurisdictional quality and clarity, and they're not finding it in the U.S.

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