Regulation


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R3's Newest Regulator Looks to DLT For KYC Testing

Quebec's financial regulator has joined the R3 blockchain consortium and created a fintech lab to investigate blockchain.

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Crowdfunding Hollywood? Regulation Isn't Making it Easy for ICO Projects

A plan to use token-based crowdfunding to fund a new movie hit regulatory issues, but future efforts could bring a boost to creative projects.

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Arizona Bitcoin Trader in Custody Following Police Raid

A bitcoin advocate and trader in Arizona remains in custody after his home was raided last week by federal officials.

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German Regulators Order OneCoin to 'Dismantle Trading System'

Germany is stepping up its ongoing crackdown on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.

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Florida's Money Laundering Statute Won't Affect Most Bitcoin Users

What's the potential impact of a recent court decision in Florida that centered on definitions for bitcoin and money transmission?

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West Virginia Lawmakers Complete Bitcoin Money Laundering Bill

Lawmakers in the US state of West Virginia have completed work on a bill that would make it a felony to use bitcoin for laundering money.

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Bitcoin's DC Debut: All Eyes Watch the US Government's Response

Bitcoin regulatory expert Jerry Brito recounts the tech's early days in Washington, DC, and the work that went into its successful regulatory debut.

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Nevada Senators Unanimously Advance Blockchain Tax Ban

Senators in Nevada have unanimously backed a proposal that would block local authorities from instituting taxes or fees on blockchain use.

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Blockchains and Personal Data Protection Regulations Explained

Blockchain will likely increase personal data protections, but challenges lie ahead with the regulatory environment, says lawyer Jacek Czarnecki.

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