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'Downright Fraud': Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Warns on ICOs

The deputy head of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has taken a skeptical tone in statements on initial coin offerings.

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Bitcoin Miner Blames Trading Crackdown in China for Shooting

Toughened bitcoin trading rules in mainland China may have led to a Taiwanese bitcoin miner being shot by gangland investors, a report suggests.

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Kenya's Central Bank Chief Warns Again On Crypto Risks

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is now in line with other banks in blacklisting digital currencies and warns customers and banks dealing with it.

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Bermuda Wants Crypto Regulation to Fuel 'Phenomenal' Business Growth

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has published a consultation paper that is seeking public feedback on a proposed regulation on cryptocurrencies.

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Another Washington County Puts Freeze on Bitcoin Mining

Public utility officials in yet another county in the U.S. state of Washington have placed a moratorium on new crypto mining operations Wednesday.

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CabbageTech CEO Concedes in CFTC Crypto Fraud Suit

CabbageTech CEO Patrick McDonnell has ceased his fight with the CFTC, potentially affirming the regulator's power to oversee cryptos as commodities.

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NY Regulator Argues BitLicense Regulation Boosted Businesses

Maria Vullo highlighted the state's early involvement in cryptocurrency. But many think New York's BitLicense desperately needs an overhaul.

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Police Abruptly Halt Chinese Blockchain Conference

A blockchain-themed conference in Shanghai was suspended by police on Thursday for so-far unclear reasons.

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BitFlyer Exchange Toughens User Verification Amid Watchdog Scrutiny

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitFlyer says it will revise its know-your-customer procedures after criticism from a financial regulator.

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Crypto Tax Support Is Coming Slowly to India

A partnership finds two India-based startups seeking to provide tools to crypto users who may need to report gains and losses on their 2018 taxes.

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