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US Bank Regulator Charts Path for Blockchain Startup Oversight

A major US banking regulatory has unveiled a broad innovation policy aimed at regulating blockchain startups and other fintechs.

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Australia Will Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges Under AML Laws

The Australian government is looking to update its anti-money laundering laws to include bitcoin and other digital currency exchanges.

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Singapore Central Bank Inks Blockchain Deals With India, South Korea

It’s been a busy week on the blockchain front for Singapore’s central bank.

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Consumers’ Research Publishes Bretton Woods Blockchain Paper

Consumers' Research has published a new white paper months after organizing a meeting of lawmakers and blockchain entrepreneurs at Bretton Woods.

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Former NYDFS Counsel Joins Perkins Coie Blockchain Practice

Perkins Coie has hired a former NYDFS counsel who worked on the state's BitLicense regulatory framework.

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China Pushes for Blockchain Cooperation With New Research Report

The Chinese government has released some of its first research findings on blockchain technology.

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US Elections Watchdog Might Change Bitcoin Rules

The US Federal Elections Committee is quietly debating whether to reclassify how it treats bitcoin donations.

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European Central Bank Pushes for Tighter Digital Currency Control

The ECB said that digital currencies like bitcoin pose a potential threat to its ability to manage monetary policy.

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SEC Seeks Additional Comment on Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking more public comments as it weighs whether to approve a bitcoin ETF.

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Scams or Not, Crypto Tokens Have History on Their Side

Blogger Alex Millar looks at how new technologies are evolving to circumvent problems with well-meaning but restrictive financial regulations.

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