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Ross Ulbricht Drops Claim to Millions Raised in Silk Road Bitcoin Auctions
The convicted operator of the Silk Road dark market has given up his claim to over $48 million raised after the sale of more than 144,000 bitcoins.

Russia's Deputy PM: Blockchain Could See 'Broad Use in State Administration'
Russia's deputy prime minister has spoken about the government's possible use of blockchain for state services.

SAFT Arrives: 'Simple' Investor Agreement Aims to Remove ICO Complexities
The opaque market for initial coin offerings is moving toward clarity with the release of a new framework for investors and issuers.

Why ICOs Should Want to Be Securities
If you were to dedicate years to building something revolutionary, wouldn’t you want the certainty it’s not a ticking legal time bomb?

Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Brings Chinese Trading to a Close
BTCC, an international cryptocurrency exchange with headquarters in China, has announced it has ceased all domestic trading activities.

Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer Has First Extradition Hearing
Alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik has had his first extradition hearing after being arrested in Greece on charges of money laundering.

How to Legitimize the ICO Market (Crypto Lawyers Take Note)
A blockchain-focused lawyer explains why his profession should play a critical role in the growth and maturation of the ICO market.

Philly Fed Chief: Bitcoin Has Little Chance of Thwarting Monetary Policy
Patrick Harker of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has said bitcoin has yet to be tested by a real catastrophe.

SEC Charges ICO: US Agency Takes Action Against Alleged Token Scammer
The SEC charged two companies and a businessman with anti-fraud violations after he allegedly launched ICO campaigns backed by nonexistent assets.

Japan Issues Licenses for 11 Bitcoin Exchanges
Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued operating licenses to 11 bitcoin exchanges, the regulator announced today.

