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CFTC Aligns With SEC: ICO Tokens Can Be Commodities

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has published a new primer on cryptocurrencies, which includes statements about ICOs.

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Downplaying 'Digital Assets': Blockchain Reigns at Ripple's Swell Event

An upstart financial conference yesterday saw discussion of digital assets – though so-called "unregulated" cryptocurrencies were the butt of barbs.

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Bernanke at Ripple Event: Blockchain Has 'Obvious' Benefits in Payments

Former Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said blockchain technology has the opportunity to innovate in payments during Ripple's Swell conference.

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Obvious Bubble? SEC Committee Lashes Out at Bitcoin and ICOs

Mainstream institutional investors had some harsh critiques for the cryptocurrency and ICO token community at a recent SEC committee meeting.

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Gibraltar Publishes Draft Regulations for Blockchain Startups

Gibraltar has published a draft of its upcoming regulatory framework for distributed ledger technology (DLT).

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PBoC Digital Currency Director Calls for Centralized State Cryptocurrency

Head of cryptocurrency research at the People's Bank of China offered new critiques of bitcoin today, arguing it will never pass muster as a currency.

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Slovenia's Prime Minister Lauds Nation as 'Blockchain-Friendly Destination'

Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar has charted an ambitious course for blockchain in the European country.

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Ukraine to Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges Under Proposed Law

A cryptocurrency bill has been submitted to Ukraine's national legislature, setting the stage for new regulations in the country.

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Lithuania's Central Bank Publishes New ICO Guidance

Lithuania's central bank has published a new position note on the legality of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs).

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ASX Request Forces Public Gaming Firm to Spin Out New ICO Startup

Australia-based gaming company iCandy Interactive has been forced to alter plans to launch a token for a new gaming marketplace.

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