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Korea's Crypto Crackdown Talk Draws Backlash From Users and Politicians
South Korea's citizens reacted angrily to a proposed ban on cryptocurrency exchanges, with politicians and residents alike condemning the move.
Former Customers Sue Crypto Exchange Vircurex Over Frozen Funds
Former Vircurex customers are suing the exchange, four years after it first froze their funds and allegedly failed to repay them.
China's Internet Finance Association Warns on 'Initial Miner Offerings'
The National Internet Association of China warned against "initial miner offerings," referring to them as "disguised ICOs" on Friday.
US Finance Regulators Form Crypto Working Group, Says Mnuchin
Steven Mnuchin said on Friday that the Financial Stability Oversight Council has formed a working group focused on cryptocurrencies.
Ukraine Forms Cryptocurrency Oversight Working Group
Ukraine's national defense chief called for legislation regulating cryptocurrencies at a recent meeting on cybersecurity.
Arizona Lawmakers Want to Let People Pay Taxes in Bitcoin
A new bill submitted to the Arizona Senate would, if approved, let people pay their state tax liabilities using bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.
US State Regulators Hit BitConnect With Second Cease-And-Desist
North Carolina became the second state to halt BitConnect's ICO after issuing a temporary cease-and-desist.
Florida Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Signatures, Smart Contracts
A new bill introduced to the Florida House of Representatives aims to legally recognize blockchain records and smart contracts.
South Korea Reportedly Expands Crackdown on Crypto Exchanges
New reports suggest that the South Korean government is intensifying its moves against the country's bitcoin exchanges.
Goodbye ICOs, Hello TAOs? How Tokens Will Change in 2018
The landscape for tokens and ICOs will change this year, but the effects might be farther reaching and more impactful on society than you'd think.
