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$3 Billion: FTC Warns Consumers Could Pay High Price for Crypto Scams
Regulators, lawyers and cryptocurrency experts discussed ways of protecting investors at the FTC's "Decrypting Cryptocurrency Scams" workshop Monday.

Pharma Giant Merck Eyes Blockchain for Fighting Counterfeit Meds
International shipping giant Merck may be looking to blockchain technology to protect against counterfeit goods, according to a patent application.

Bitfinex's Chief Strategy Officer Leaves Crypto Exchange
Crypto exchange Bitfinex's chief strategy officer Phil Potter is leaving the firm, Reuters reported Friday.

US Congressman: SEC's Stance on Ether Is 'Encouraging'
Republican Congressman Tom Emmer has praised the SEC for its recent comment indicating that ether is not a security.

Mt Gox to Enter Civil Rehabilitation in Major Win for Creditors
Mt. Gox's bankruptcy proceedings have been halted and its bitcoin holdings could soon be distributed to creditors seeking reimbursement.

Ex-FDIC Chair Bair: 'I Welcome' New Rules for Crypto
Former FDIC chair Sheila Bair thinks the U.S. needs to create an entirely new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.

Ripple CEO Defends XRP's Utility at Fintech Conference
"Let's be clear: Ripple is different than XRP," said Ripple head Brad Garlinghouse during day two of CB Insights' Future of Fintech conference.

Trump Official Argues for 'Sweet Spot' in Crypto Regulation
The U.S. government needs to develop reasonable regulations around the nascent cryptocurrency space, said OMB director Mick Mulvaney.

Robinhood CEO: It's 'Very Foolish' to Rule Out Bitcoin
More than a million people signed up to trade cryptocurrencies after Robinhood first announced the feature, co-CEO Vlad Tenev said Wednesday.

BitTorrent Has 'No Plans to Change' After $120 Million Tron Acquisition
BitTorrent said it has "no plans to enable mining of cryptocurrency now or in the future" in a statement on Tuesday.
