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Man Stole $1.8 Million in Ether After Armed Robbery, Prosecutors Say
New York prosecutors have filed charges against a man alleged to have been involved in the theft of more than $1.8 million worth of ether.
Uncle Sam's Surprise: Tax Reform to Impact Crypto Investors
New provisions in the upcoming tax reform bill could have several significant repercussions on crypto holders this tax season.
Mt Gox Creditors Want Bitcoin Exchange Taken Out of Bankruptcy
A group of creditors of the defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox has filed a new court petition in an effort to prevent a possible billion-dollar payout to its CEO.
Hong Kong Regulator Issues Warning on Bitcoin Futures
A Hong Kong finance regulator has published a new circular on bitcoin futures contracts and other cryptocurrency-related investment products.
SEC Halts Multimillion-Dollar 'Munchee' ICO for Securities Violations
A California-based company has refunded a $15 million initial coin offering following an investigation by the SEC.
Gibraltar Bill Passage Paves Way for Blockchain Regulations
Lawmakers in Gibraltar approved a piece of legislation last week that fits into the government's broader plans for blockchain.
NiceHash CEO Confirms Bitcoin Theft Worth $78 Million
Cryptocurrency mining marketplace NiceHash has confirmed that yesterday’s hack resulted in the loss of over 4,700 BTC.
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.
A Missouri Lawmaker Wants to Ban Blockchain Gun Tracking
A bill introduced in Missouri would make it illegal (in most cases) to track firearms using a blockchain-based platform.
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.
