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Trump Signs Defense Bill Authorizing Blockchain Study
President Donald Trump has signed a $700 billion military spending bill that includes a mandate for a blockchain cybersecurity research study.
Mexican Lawmakers Advance Bill to Regulate Bitcoin, Fintech Firms
The upper chamber of Mexico's national legislature has approved a bill that would bring bitcoin exchanges under the oversight of the central bank.
Detroit Bitcoin Trader Gets Jail Time for Unlicensed Money Business
A Detroit resident was sentenced Monday to 366 days in jail for operating an unlicensed money services business involving bitcoin.
Bitfinex Hires Law Firm to Challenge Critics
Bitfinex has hired white-shoe law firm Steptoe & Johnson and said it may sue a pseudonymous blogger who has accused the bitcoin exchange of fraud.
Ex-SEC Lawyer Predicts 'Assembly Line' for ICO Enforcement
A former lawyer for the SEC discusses the way forward for ICO regulation, warning that an "assembly line" of actions could be on the way.
Are Tokens Like Gold? Attorneys Ask Tough Questions on ICOs
The SEC and the CFTC? A panel of top ICO lawyers discussed pressing legal challenges in the sector on Tuesday.
SEC Enforcement Director: ICO Fraud Requires 'Thoughtful Approach'
SEC Division of Enforcement co-director Stephanie Avakian said the agency's new cyber unit would look at how blockchain technology and ICOs are used.
Australia Officially Ends Double Bitcoin Tax
From July 2018, Australians will no longer have to pay GST on their cryptocurrency purchases, following the passing of new legislation today.
Australian Senate Panel Throws Support Behind Crypto Exchange Bill
Australia is moving ahead with plans to pass new regulations for the country's cryptocurrency exchange space.
Ukraine to Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges Under Proposed Law
A cryptocurrency bill has been submitted to Ukraine's national legislature, setting the stage for new regulations in the country.
