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SEC Accountant to ICOs: Don't Skimp on Reporting
Another official at the SEC is speaking out on initial coin offerings, this time seeking to caution the market on financial reporting expectations.
'Very High Risk': UK Finance Watchdog Issues Statement on ICOs
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is the latest in a wave of regulators to issue a formal warning on initial coin offerings.
'Revolutionary': Finland Central Bank Paper Heaps Praise on Bitcoin
Researchers at Finland's central bank have dubbed bitcoin's economic system "revolutionary" in a new staff paper.
Another ICO Conference Cancels in Wake of China Ban
A second conference on blockchain-based fundraising has been cancelled following news that regulators in China have formally outlawed the use case.
WSJ, Bloomberg Latest to Claim Bitcoin Exchange Crackdown in China
New media reports are coming out in support of the idea China may soon take action to shut down domestic bitcoin exchange platforms.
Alleged BTC-e Operator Claims Innocence in New Interview
The alleged operator of BTC-e has spoken out in an interview in which he claimed he is innocent of charges brought by the U.S. government.
Russian Finance Minister: 'No Point in Prohibiting' Cryptocurrencies
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said his department will regulate the use of cryptocurrencies in the country by the end of 2017.
Blockchain Firms Ripple, R3 File Dueling Lawsuits Over Crypto Contract Dispute
Distributed ledger startups Ripple and R3 have become embroiled in a new legal battle over a cryptocurrency options contract dispute.
Bitcoin Fund Manager Wins Approval From Canadian Regulators
A new bitcoin investment fund manager has received the approval of securities regulators in Canada.
Report Casts Doubt on Future of China's Bitcoin Exchanges
Unconfirmed reports from China suggest regulators may be considering severe restrictions on domestic cryptocurrency exchange businesses.
