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Florida State Employee Arrested for Allegedly Mining Crypto at Work
A state employee at Florida's Department of Citrus has been arrested for allegedly using official computers to mine bitcoin and litecoin.

ICO Issuers: Fix the Problem Before the SEC Fixes It for You
If you sold tokens to unaccredited investors, or otherwise have not complied with the federal securities laws, make it right before the SEC finds you.

A Ray of Hope for Utility Tokens
Wyoming’s utility token bill, if enacted, is likely to be influential beyond its borders, as a model for other states and for the federal government.

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.

