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Inspector General: IRS Needs to Overhaul Bitcoin Tax Strategy

The US Internal Revenue Service needs to overhaul its strategy for bitcoin, an agency watchdog warned in a report published today.

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Finance

UK Regulator Adds 9 Blockchain Startups to Fintech 'Sandbox'

Nine blockchain startups have joined a fintech 'sandbox' run by one of the UK's top finance regulators.

City of London, UK

Markets

ICOs and Appcoins: A Blockchain VC's View

A bitcoin and blockchain investor offers a warning about the recent increase of ICOs and appcoins.

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Markets

EU Legislators Advance Plan to Fund Blockchain Research

The European Union is moving closer to establishing a dedicated task force focused on digital currencies.

European Parliament

Markets

ULC Close to Finalizing Model Digital Currency Legislation

An effort to create a template for digital currency legislation in the US could be finalized by the end of the summer.

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Markets

Swiss Lawmakers Take Steps Toward Bitcoin Regulation

Switzerland is moving to regulate bitcoin and blockchain tech.

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Markets

Canadian Regulator Seeks Blockchain Experts for Fintech Panel

The Ontario Securities Commission is seeking representatives from the digital currency and blockchain industry for a new advisory panel on fintech.

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Markets

BitLicense Critic Wages One-Man War

One bitcoin entrepreneur isn't going down without a fight, following the promulgation of the BitLicense regulation and his company's subsequent failure.

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Markets

Australian Regulator: Blockchain Acquisitions Could Face Scrutiny

Australian banks looking to buy up blockchain startups might face a roadblock or two.

australia

Markets

For Blockchain Startups, Switzerland's 'Crypto Valley' is No New York

A tiny province in Switzerland is proving a magnet for blockchain startups

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