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Crypto Victory: Colorado Exempts Cryptocurrencies From Securities Laws

Colorado Governor Jared Polis just signed the Digital Token Act. The new law exempts certain cryptocurrencies from securities laws and…

March 8, 2019

Regulators in Israel Eye Crypto to Give Traditional Trading Big Boost

Israel's top securities regulator is recommending the creation of a cryptocurrency trading platform with enhanced regulation. A committee at the…

March 7, 2019

California Bill Proposes Crypto Tax Payments for Cannabis Businesses

California cannabis-related businesses could soon be paying their taxes in cryptocurrencies.. Assembly Bill 953 (AB-953), if passed into law, will…

March 1, 2019

California Introduces New Bill to Regulate Bitcoin and Crypto Businesses, Calls for $50,000 Penalty for Violations

Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon has introduced Assembly Bill 1489, which would govern virtual currency business activity that takes place…

February 28, 2019

Vladimir Putin Orders Russia to Adopt Crypto Regulations and Develop Digital Economy

Russian president Vladimir Putin has set a firm deadline for the country to begin enforcing regulations on cryptocurrencies, starting this…

February 28, 2019

Former Minister of Russia Launching Cryptocurrency to Challenge US Dollar and Bypass Restrictions

Russia’s former Minister of Energy Igor Yusufov has reportedly announced an oil-backed cryptocurrency to bypass trade and financial restrictions. Yusufov’s…

February 25, 2019

Wyoming Passes Landmark Bills to Boost Crypto and Legitimize Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, Litecoin, EOS and Altcoins

The Wyoming legislature has passed two groundbreaking blockchain bills that will now head to Governor Mark Gordon for signature. The…

February 17, 2019

Canadian Regulator Rules Crypto Mining Contracts Can Be Classified As Securities

Canadian regulator Financial Markets Authority of Quebec (AMF) says cryptocurrency mining contracts can fall under securities regulation. The announcement comes…

February 15, 2019

Russia to Test Internet Shutdown, With Local Bitcoin and Ethereum Miners Hanging on the Line

Russia plans to test a nationwide internet shutdown, and an intranet will be created as a back-up. The test stems from…

February 14, 2019

Bitcoin and Crypto Hedge Fund Founder Charts Dystopian Future Where Governments Control Digital Currencies

Ari Paul, chief financial officer, managing partner and co-founder of crypto hedge fund BlockTower Capital, just dropped his vision of…

February 14, 2019