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Wyoming Lawmakers Pass Three Bills in Boost for State's Crypto Industry

The U.S. state of Wyoming has passed several bills aimed to make the state a top destination for cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses.

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US SEC Seeking Big Data Tool for Major Blockchains

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking vendors to provide detailed blockchain data in order to improve crypto compliance.

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Oceans Apart: Crypto Regulation in the US and EU

The differences between U.S. and EU approaches to crypto asset regulation are even more complicated than they appear, writes Noelle Acheson.

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Crypto Exchange Kraken Says US Subpoenas Becoming 'Barrier to Entry'

Kraken says that the cost of handling subpoenas is fast becoming a “barrier to entry” in the U.S., as global data requests triple year on year.

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Colorado Senators File Bill to Exempt Cryptos from Securities Laws

Two Colorado lawmakers have introduced a new bill seeking to exempt some digital tokens from securities laws.

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US Congressmen Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Crypto Price Manipulation

Two U.S. Congressmen have introduced bipartisan bills to prevent crypto price manipulation and boost acceptance of the tech.

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Bitmain Faces $5 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Unauthorized Crypto Mining

Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain is facing a class action lawsuit for over $5 million that alleges unauthorized crypto mining by the firm.

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The SEC's Recent Rulings Are More About Exchanges Than ICOs

The SEC's focus on crypto exchanges may disrupt some business models, add compliance and paperwork costs, and perhaps trigger a sector concentration.

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Giga Watt Drastically Revises Assets in Updated Bankruptcy Filing

Bankrupt U.S.-based bitcoin mining firm Giga Watt just hiked the value of its assets in a revised court filing.

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Bitcoin Mining Firm Giga Watt Declares Bankruptcy Owing Millions

U.S.-based bitcoin mining firm Giga Watt has declared bankruptcy with millions still owed to creditors.

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