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US Rep: Congress Must 'Push Back' Against Blockchain Overregulation
"Keeping the dogs at bay" is Rep. Tom Emmer's goal. The Congressional Blockchain Caucus member worries overzealous regulation could stifle innovation.
PBoC Governor Blasts 'Explosive' Crypto Speculation
PBoC's governor Zhou Xiaochuan takes aim at cryptocurrency speculation in a press conference on Friday.
EU Eyes Blockchain Push With New FinTech Action Plan
The European Commission said it will host a Fintech Lab to foster emerging technologies including blockchain starting from Q2 2018.
KODAKCoin Backers Warn SEC Could Restrict Token Trading
A new "light paper" says the token could face "significant restrictions" should the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deem it a security.
NSFW? Australian Police Probe Government Staffers Over Crypto Mining
Misused office equipment gets IT staff in trouble.
Regulators Could 'Take Away' Blockchain's Efficiencies, Congressman Warns
Rep. David Schweikert, co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, talked about challenges facing mainstream adoption in a speech Thursday.
Arizona's Bitcoin Tax Bill Just Got a Big Vote of Confidence
A committee in the Arizona House of Representatives has recommended the passage of a bill allowing state residents to pay their tax bills in bitcoin.
Crypto Industry Should Self Regulate, Says CFTC Commissioner
CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz reiterated his position on Wednesday that the crypto industry should establish a self-regulatory organization.
Compliant ICOs? Bitcoin OGs Launch Token Sale Service
TokenSoft is today launching its white-label ICO solution with built-in regulatory frameworks that flexibly cater for different nations' rules.
New Jersey Issues Cease-and-Desist to ICO Endorsed by Steven Seagal
The U.S. state of New Jersey has issued a cease-and-desist order to an initial coin offering (ICO) endorsed by film actor Steven Seagal.
