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US Regulator Gives Epic, Historic Speech at the UN on How Cryptocurrency Will Change the World

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is making headlines for its effort to determine whether market manipulation is playing a roll…

June 11, 2018

‘Bitcoin Maven’ Facing Two Years in Prison for Selling Cryptocurrency Online

A woman in Los Angeles is facing up to 30 months in federal prison for running what prosecutors call an…

June 11, 2018

Thailand Legalizes Cryptocurrency and ICOs, Approves Seven Trading Pairs

Thailand is taking a big step forward in its efforts to legalize and regulate cryptocurrency. The country's Securities and Exchange Commission…

June 10, 2018

IMF: Cryptocurrency May Be New Phase of Human Evolution

The International Monetary Fund is offering another fascinating take on the future of cryptocurrency. Back in April, Managing Director of…

June 10, 2018

SEC Chief Says Cryptocurrencies Are Replacements for the Dollar, the Yen and the Euro

The head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton, says cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin can replace fiat currencies, and…

June 8, 2018

Blurred Lines: The SEC and Cryptocurrency Exchange Coinbase Eye Crypto Securities

The Securities and Exchange Commission which oversees the enforcement of securities laws and regulates the industry, recently announced the appointment…

June 7, 2018

China Is Changing Its Stance on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency, Facing Pressure to Lift Ban

New developments in China are raising expectations that the country may decide to ease its ban on cryptocurrency. China’s Ministry…

June 6, 2018

SEC Milestone: First-Ever Advisor to Oversee Crypto, ICOs and Digital Ledger Tech

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced the creation of a new advisory position, signifying an historical break for the…

June 5, 2018

Cash Seizures: The Limitations of Traveling With Fiat Versus Bitcoin

Digital currencies have a distinct advantage over cash. They don't qualify for cash seizures, which are a function of physical…

June 4, 2018

Former US Justice Department Prosecutor: Crypto Could Defy Regulation for Years

Speaking at the 2018 Code Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Recode moderator Peter Kafka was joined by Stanford Graduate School…

June 2, 2018