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SEC Official Defends 'Balanced' ICO Oversight in Congress

A hearing at the House financial services committee saw hostility from some reps, sympathy from others, and a "balanced approach" from the SEC.

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Australia's Securities Watchdog Airs Concerns About Overseas ICOs

ASIC is to extend its guidelines on initial coin offerings over concerns about overseas projects targeting local investors.

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France Is Cutting the Tax Rate for Retail Crypto Traders

France is about to offer relief to amateur cryptocurrency investors, after a ruling by the country's Council of State.

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Binance Exchange Denies Sequoia Allegation of Exclusivity Breach

Crypto exchange Binance has denied an allegation that its founder breached an exclusivity agreement with VC firm Sequoia Capital.

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US Congressman: 'Race to Regulate' Won't Solve Crypto Fraud

While fraud and 'bad actors' are a concern in the crypto industry, US Rep. Patrick McHenry says Congress should not rush to regulate.

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Bitcoin Miners Arrested for Alleged Power Theft

Allegations of electricity theft have reportedly led to the arrest of bitcoin miners and equipment seizures in two Chinese cities.

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#MeToo Movement Turns to Ethereum to Evade Censorship

Inspired by the #metoo movement, students in China are coding messages into the ethereum blockchain to escape Chinese internet censorship.

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Sequoia Sues Crypto Exchange Binance After Investment Deal Collapses

The founder of the Binance exchange is facing a lawsuit in Hong Kong over allegations he breached an exclusivity agreement with a big-name investor.

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Arizona's Crypto Tax Payments Bill Clears Hurdle

Arizona's revamped cryptocurrency tax bill was approved by a key committee on Monday.

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$150K Stolen From MyEtherWallet Users in DNS Server Hijacking

According to MyEtherWallet's CEO, the issue has been resolved.

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