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State-by-State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.
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.
Investors File Class Action Against BitConnect After Closure
A class action suit has been filed against exchange and lending platform BitConnect, which recently closed following U.S. cease-and-desist orders.
SEC Outlines Reasons for Reluctance to List Cryptocurrency ETFs
An SEC letter states there are "significant investor protection issues" to be examined before opening up crypto-ETFs to retail investors.
Proposed US Task Force Would Tackle Crypto Use in Terrorism Financing
A new bill introduced by a U.S. lawmaker calls for the formation of a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrencies in financing terrorism.
Big Pharma Seeks DLT Solution for Drug Costs
Pharma heavyweights open up about how they envision a blockchain system improving the research and development process of new drugs.
US States Issue Warnings Over Cryptocurrency Investments
The American states of Idaho and Alaska have both issued warnings over investments involving cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Hit With Class Action Lawsuit
A company seeking to create the world's first decentralized hedge fund has been hit with a class action alleging a fraudulent issuance of securities.
CFTC Chair: Cryptocurrencies 'Unlike Any Commodity' Agency Has Seen
Cryptocurrencies have proven to be a unique challenge for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency's chairman has said.
Bitcoin Prices Spark Demand for Washington's Cheap Electricity
The Central Washington region of the U.S. has reported surging demand from bitcoin miners for its cheap hydropower as price gains continue.
