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UK Government Minister Calls for 'Proportionate' Crypto Rules
John Glen, the U.K. minister who oversees the financial sector, says regulation could lead to "a stable, flourishing" crypto exchange in London.
Quebec Pushes Hydropower Utility to Halt New Bitcoin Mines
Quebec is temporarily suspending new cryptomining operations from setting up facilities in its low-cost power region.
Smart Contracts Now Recognized Under Tennessee Law
Tennessee has officially approved the use of a blockchain to store legally binding contracts and signatures.
US Government Watchdog: Regulations Are Hobbling DLT Innovation
The U.S. Government Accountability Office said cumbersome U.S. financial regulations are inhibiting innovation by distributed ledger tech startups.
Enterprises Building Blockchain Confront Early Tech Limitations
Executives working with two of the largest live blockchain implementations spoke on stage at the DTCC's annual fintech event.
Blockchain Remittances Face Efficiency Hurdle, Says Taiwan Central Bank
A trialed blockchain system for interbank clearance was not as efficient as the current centralized system, says a central bank report.
Japan Warns Binance Exchange Over Licensing
The Japanese financial regulator has issued a warning to Binance over its operation legitimacy in Japan.
US Marshals Office Auctions Off Another $18.7M in Bitcoin
The U.S. Marshals auctioned more than 2,100 bitcoins off on March 19.
Binance CEO Refutes Financial Watchdog Warning Reports
Binance's CEO has hit back at reports that the exchange is to receive a warning from a financial regulator over its lack of registration in Japan.
Korean Regulators to Probe Bank AML Measures for Crypto Exchanges
Two South Korean regulators are reportedly launching an investigation of banks' implementation of anti-money laundering procedures for exchanges.
