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US Elections Push Augur's Total Ether Bets Over $2 Million

Betting on elections to the U.S. House has brought over $700,000 onto the platform, pushing the midterms market into the top spot.

By David FloydNov 6, 2018

A bitcoin trader from California has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmission business and now faces up to five years in prison.

By Yogita KhatriOct 30, 2018

The CFTC has won a legal battle against a New York resident and his company for running a Ponzi scheme centered around bitcoin.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 18, 2018

Gary Cohn, a former chief economic advisor to the U.S. president and Goldman veteran, has just joined a financial data-focused blockchain startup.

By Daniel PalmerOct 12, 2018

U.S. regulator FinCEN is urging domestic exchanges to prevent Iran from using cryptocurrency to bypass economic sanctions.

By Wolfie ZhaoOct 12, 2018

The SEC is taking seeking further action against the founders of the Plexcoin crypto scheme, alleging they are not complying with court orders.

By Daniel PalmerSep 26, 2018

Candidates for public office in California may not receive donations in cryptocurrency, the state's political watchdog has ruled.

By Wolfie ZhaoSep 21, 2018

The arrival of cryptos doesn't alter the need to maintain proper accounting records, the SEC's Wesley Bricker said Monday.

By Stan HigginsSep 18, 2018

Trading platform OpenFinance has now launched a regulated alternative trading system for crypto assets within the U.S.

By Nikhilesh DeAug 28, 2018

A cryptocurrency dealer is being prosecuted in the U.S. for allegedly committing 30 counts of money laundering involving bitcoin.

By Wolfie ZhaoAug 20, 2018

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