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SEC Charges ICO: US Agency Takes Action Against Alleged Token Scammer

The SEC charged two companies and a businessman with anti-fraud violations after he allegedly launched ICO campaigns backed by nonexistent assets.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 29, 2017

Cryptocurrencies and their potential for growing use shouldn't be ignored, according to IMF chief Christine Lagarde.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 29, 2017

Switzerland’s financial regulatory agency is investigating initial coin offerings to determine whether they follow banking and securities laws.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 29, 2017

Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued operating licenses to 11 bitcoin exchanges, the regulator announced today.

The acting U.S. Comptroller of Currency made remarks at an event yesterday that supported new cryptocurrency licensing and regulation.

South Korea’s financial regulator has prohibited blockchain token sales today, as well as ordering a halt to cryptocurrency margin trading.

The Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions of Chile, one of its two banking regulators, is partnering with R3 as a regulatory member.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 29, 2017

Russia's cryptocurrency bill is expected to be completed by October, according to a senior government official.

By Stan HigginsSep 28, 2017

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued regulatory guidance for businesses considering launching an initial coin offering.

A conference in Washington this week saw officials from the U.S. government reaffirm their commitment to investigating possible blockchain use cases.

By Aaron StanleySep 28, 2017

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