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Only in Arizona: How Smart Contract Clarity Is Winning Over Startups
Arizona legislators are turning the state into a blockchain hub by making smart contracts legally binding, and startups are taking the bait.
SEC Advisory Committee to Discuss Blockchain's Investor Impact
SEC officials will discuss blockchain at an event in mid-October, according to public records.
Canada Confirms Tokens May Be Securities and Pacific Coin Is the Test
A legal deep dive into how Canada's recent ruling on initial coin offerings could impact the market.
Courting Bitcoin? Nebraska Ethics Board Gives Lawyers OK to Accept
A top legal ethics board in Nebraska has weighed in on the issue of cryptocurrency payments for lawyers.
Trumping the IRS: Could the Timing Be Right for Bitcoin Tax Reform?
With the U.S. political field looking ripe for tax reform, the cryptocurrency community could soon get much-needed clarification on IRS guidance.
Blockchain Firms Ripple, R3 File Dueling Lawsuits Over Crypto Contract Dispute
Distributed ledger startups Ripple and R3 have become embroiled in a new legal battle over a cryptocurrency options contract dispute.
US Lawmakers Seek Tax Exemption for Bitcoin Transactions Below $600
A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would create a tax exemption for some purchases made with cryptocurrency.
GSA Official: Blockchain Procurement Prototype Is Moving Forward
The U.S. General Services Administration is bullish about a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed to streamline the IT procurement bidding process.
ICO Ban? Canada's Regulators Are Giving One Token Sale a Big Break
An ICO startup has been accepted into Quebec's regulatory sandbox, demonstrating how regulators there want to accommodate the burgeoning industry.
BTC-e Is Back Online, But Refund Efforts Are Anything But Smooth
BTC-e launched a refund option this weekend, but tech problems and scam attempts have complicated the situation.
