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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

South Korea Officially Recognizes Bitcoin as an ‘Asset With Measurable Value’

South Korea's Supreme Court has officially proclaimed that Bitcoin is an 'asset with measurable value.' The high court recognized the legitimacy…

May 30, 2018

Norway’s Central Bank Speculates on Major Cash Usage Decline, Explores Digital Currency

Norway’s central bank is exploring the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to a report published on May 18 by Norges Bank,…

May 19, 2018

South Korea to Relax and Clarify Cryptocurrency Regulation

South Korea will "soften" its stance on cryptocurrency in the coming weeks, according to a new report. Late last year,…

May 15, 2018

China Publishing Crypto Ratings: Bitcoin, Neo, Ethereum, Ripple, Verge, Litecoin and More

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced it will publish a public ratings index of 28 cryptocurrencies. The move…

May 12, 2018

Hong Kong Report: Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Have Little Impact on Organized Crime

The Hong Kong Financial Services and Treasury (FSTB) released a 132-page report entitled "Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment."…

May 1, 2018

Monero, Zcash and Dash Facing Pressure from Cryptocurrency Regulators in Japan

Regulators in Japan are reportedly pressuring the country's cryptocurrency exchanges to de-list cryptocurrencies with anonymous features, including Monero (XMR), Zcash…

April 30, 2018

Are ICOs and Cryptocurrency Killing the IPO?

The US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment just held a hearing to revisit the challenges…

April 28, 2018