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Obvious Bubble? SEC Committee Lashes Out at Bitcoin and ICOs
Mainstream institutional investors had some harsh critiques for the cryptocurrency and ICO token community at a recent SEC committee meeting.
Gibraltar Publishes Draft Regulations for Blockchain Startups
Gibraltar has published a draft of its upcoming regulatory framework for distributed ledger technology (DLT).
PBoC Digital Currency Director Calls for Centralized State Cryptocurrency
Head of cryptocurrency research at the People's Bank of China offered new critiques of bitcoin today, arguing it will never pass muster as a currency.
Sweden's Government to Sell Seized Bitcoin in Open Auction
The Swedish government is to hold a week-long bitcoin auction, starting today, with 0.6 BTC for up for grabs.
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.
Lithuania's Central Bank Publishes New ICO Guidance
Lithuania's central bank has published a new position note on the legality of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
ASX Request Forces Public Gaming Firm to Spin Out New ICO Startup
Australia-based gaming company iCandy Interactive has been forced to alter plans to launch a token for a new gaming marketplace.
Still Alive: NY Judge Delays Decision in Fight Against BitLicense
One New Yorker's fight against state's BitLicense just had a good day in court, with the judge pushing her final decision to next year.
Russia's Central Bank Backs Move to Block Bitcoin Websites
An official from Russia's central bank has said his institution will back efforts to block access to websites selling cryptocurrencies in the country.
The CFTC Is Still Considering a Cryptocurrency 'Delivery' Definition
The CFTC is still working on rules to define when a digital commodity like bitcoin has been "delivered," an official has said.
