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Fed Chair Yellen: Bitcoin Is a 'Highly Speculative Asset'

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen called bitcoin a "highly speculative asset" during her final press conference today

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South Korean Officials Weigh New Curbs on Bitcoin Trading

The South Korean government is considering a range of policy options in order to curb what it called an "overheating of virtual currency speculation."

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CFTC Chair: Cryptocurrencies 'Unlike Any Commodity' Agency Has Seen

Cryptocurrencies have proven to be a unique challenge for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency's chairman has said.

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New Self-Regulatory Body Aims to Develop ICO Standards

Blockchain platform Waves is founding a self-regulatory body to set standards for initial coin offerings and the blockchain industry.

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Hong Kong Regulator Issues Warning on Bitcoin Futures

A Hong Kong finance regulator has published a new circular on bitcoin futures contracts and other cryptocurrency-related investment products.

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SEC Halts Multimillion-Dollar 'Munchee' ICO for Securities Violations

A California-based company has refunded a $15 million initial coin offering following an investigation by the SEC.

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UBS to Launch Live Ethereum Compliance Platform

Swiss banking giant UBS and a group of major banks plan to launch a live application later this month using the ethereum blockchain.

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France Approves Blockchain Trading of Unlisted Securities

The French government has given the official nod for trading unlisted securities using blockchain technology.

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SEC Official: Cryptocurrency Investment Funds Raise Questions

The head of the SEC's investment management office said the agency is weighing questions related to funds that plan to hold cryptocurrencies.

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Gibraltar Bill Passage Paves Way for Blockchain Regulations

Lawmakers in Gibraltar approved a piece of legislation last week that fits into the government's broader plans for blockchain.

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