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Legitimate? IRS Defends Coinbase Customer Investigation in Court Filing
The IRS has submitted new arguments in its tax investigation dispute with cryptocurrency exchange startup Coinbase.
Utility Coins or Crypto Assets? Token Terminology Is One Big Gray Area
Confused by token terminology? You're not alone. Even some of the brightest minds in the space agree there's reason for confusion.
China Outlaws ICOs: Financial Regulators Order Halt on Token Trading
New statements from China's financial regulators call for a halt on all token trading and for the commencement of customer refunds.
Cryptocurrency and Central Banks: The Quest to Dematerialize Money
A former central bank technologist takes a look at why central banks might consider issuing cryptocurrency – and the possible implications.
Report: China's Regulators Close to Taking Action Against ICOs
Reports from anonymous sources in China indicate the country's top financial regulator may be close to cracking down on initial coin offerings.
Russia Could Pass Cryptocurrency Law This Year, Senior Lawmaker Says
Russia may have a finalized cryptocurrency trading bill by the end of the summer, according to a senior lawmaker.
China's Internet Finance Association Issues ICO Warning
An organization representing the interests of online finance firms in China has issued a warning on initial coin offerings.
Weeks After Seizure, Troubled Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e Is Back Online
A new web portal for the troubled bitcoin exchange BTC-e has been launched, allowing users to access and check their balances.
ICO Oversight? Israeli Regulators Form Token Sale Study Committee
Israeli regulators are studying whether to apply the country's existing securities laws to the initial coin offering (ICO) model.
Coinbase Furthers Fight Against Cryptsy Lawsuit in New Filing
Coinbase is moving ahead with its appeal of a court decision from earlier this summer related to the failed cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy.
