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Venezuela's Planned Petro Cryptocurrency 'Illegal,' Says Congress

Venezuela's opposition-run congress has declared that a planned new oil-backed cryptocurrency called the petro is illegal.

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Bitcoin ETF Proposals Withdrawn After SEC Pushback

Several firms seeking to list exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to bitcoin have withdrawn their filings at the request of officials from the SEC.

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Nebraska Lawmaker Files 3 Blockchain Bills

A lawmaker in Nebraska has filed a trio of bills focused on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

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Malaysia Securities Watchdog Issues ICO Cease-And-Desist

Malaysia's securities market watchdog has issued a cease-and-desist to a startup ahead of its planned initial coin offering (ICO).

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SEC Suspends Trading of Hong Kong Blockchain Firm's Stock

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted trading of a Hong Kong-based firm UBI Blockchain.

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Delaware State's Blockchain Lead is Leaving for New Pursuits

The founding director of the government-backed Delaware Blockchain Initiative has departed for a consultancy based in the state.

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Indian Lawyer Files Petition Demanding Cryptocurrency Regulations

An Indian lawyer has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to force action on the regulation of cryptocurrencies in the country.

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I Love Bitcoin. That's Why I Sue Exchanges

The lawyer who's filed more crypto class actions than any other speaks out on his outlook on the blockchain industry.

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A Legal Renaissance, Blockchain Style

Last year, lawyers and law firms finally got over themselves and worked together in the blockchain space. In 2018, such teamwork will be critical.

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Indian Bitcoin Exchanges Seek Clarification Over Tax Liabilities

Indian bitcoin exchanges are raising questions over the applicability of goods and service tax (GST) to their operations.

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