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Texas Takes Aim at Overseas ICO with Cease-and-Desist
The Texas State Securities Board has ordered a cease-and-desist to an overseas ICO that allegedly solicited investors within its jurisdiction.
US Commodities Regulator Beefs Up Bitcoin Futures Review
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a new checklist as part of the "heightened review process" it's developing for virtual currencies.
State Retirement Funds in Tennessee Could Face Bitcoin Restriction
Tennessee lawmakers have put forward a new bill that would bar state government retirement funds from investing in cryptocurrencies.
Hawaiian Bills Would Capture Crypto Under Money Transmission Law
Hawaiian lawmakers are aiming to address cryptocurrency, this time by update money transmission law in the state.
SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Crypto Bank ICO
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is charging cryptocurrency banking firm AriseBank over alleged fraud and violations of securities rules.
Kansas Latest US State to Warn on Crypto Investment Risk
The securities commissioner of the U.S. state of Kansas has issued a warning on the risks of cryptocurrency and ICO investments.
Texas Halts Crypto Banking Operation over Regulatory Violations
A Texas financial regulator has issued a cease-and-desist order, this time to decentralized banking platform AriseBank.
A Haven for Blockchain: The Case for Wyoming
Three bills in the state legislature, combined with zero taxes and cheap power, should make Wyoming a competitive location for blockchain businesses.
ICE Exploiting Blockchain to Expose Crypto Use in Drug Trafficking
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is working to expose transactions made by drug traffickers using cryptocurrencies to hide their trails.
Lawmaker Says 'Tennessee Is Ready for Blockchain' at Bill Hearing
Tennessee legislators say the state is "ready for the blockchain."
