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India
Indian Officials Met to Discuss Possible Ban on 'Private Cryptocurrencies'
The Indian government is considering imposing a ban on what it calls "private cryptocurrencies," according to an official release.
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By Yogita Khatri
Oct 31, 2018 at 3:20 p.m. UTC
Oct 31, 2018
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Hardware-wallets
Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger to Expand Support for Stablecoins, Including Tether
Benjamin Soong, Ledger's newly hired head of Asia-Pacific operations, says tether remains popular in the region despite the token's recent troubles.
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By Leigh Cuen
Oct 31, 2018 at 12:58 a.m. UTC
Oct 31, 2018
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Law
India Supreme Court Seeks Government Opinion on Crypto Within 2 Weeks
The Supreme Court of India has asked the government to give its view on cryptocurrencies, amid fallout from a ruling by the central bank in April.
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By Yogita Khatri
Oct 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 26, 2018
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China
Chinese Court Rules Bitcoin Should Be Protected as Property
An arbitration body in China has said bitcoin should be legally protected as a property, despite the central bank's ban on crypto trading.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Oct 26, 2018 at 6:45 a.m. UTC
Oct 26, 2018
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Margin trading
Japan's Financial Regulator Mulls Cap on Cryptocurrency Margin Trading
Japan's Financial Services Agency is planning to put a cap on the leverage available to crypto margin traders to curb speculation and risk.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Oct 25, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2018
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South korea
South Korea's Financial Watchdog Warns Investors Over Crypto Funds
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has warned the public to exercise caution when investing in cryptocurrency funds.
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By Yogita Khatri
Oct 24, 2018 at 1:01 p.m. UTC
Oct 24, 2018
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Exchanges
Japanese Crypto Exchange Group Gets Legal Status to Self-Regulate
Japan's financial regulator has formally approved a crypto exchange association, giving it legal powers to police the industry.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Oct 24, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
Oct 24, 2018
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Crime
Indian Police Seize ATM Run By Crypto Exchange Unocoin
Police in the Indian city of Bangalore have seized an ATM just weeks after it was set up by crypto exchange Unocoin.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Oct 24, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 24, 2018
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Australia
Australian Securities Watchdog Halts ICO Seeking to Raise $50 Million
An Australian ICO project planning raise up to $50 million has been halted by the country's securities regulator.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Oct 22, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Oct 22, 2018
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China
China's Internet Censor Releases Draft Regulation for Blockchain Startups
China's internet censorship agency has released draft regulations to govern blockchain startups.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Oct 22, 2018 at 5:30 a.m. UTC
Oct 22, 2018
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