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US Judge Says Boxer-Backed ICO Token Is a Security
A Florida district court has published an analysis explaining how Centra Tech's CTR token is a security. 
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Florida Is Creating Its Own Crypto Czar
Florida's chief financial officer has created a new "crypto czar" to oversee regulation of the cryptocurrency and ICO space.
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Judge Backs FTC Asset Freeze in Crypto Fraud Case
U.S. Magistrate Lurana Snow has recommended that a preliminary injunction be enforced against four alleged scammers.
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US Trade Regulator Shuts Down Crypto Investment Scheme Promoters
A U.S. district court has issued a restraining order against four individuals accused of operating a string of cryptocurrency investment schemes.
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FLORIDA
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.
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Florida Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Signatures, Smart Contracts
A new bill introduced to the Florida House of Representatives aims to legally recognize blockchain records and smart contracts.
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Florida Firm Triggers SEC Suspension with Cryptocurrency Claims
A publicly traded Florida firm has attracted scrutiny from the SEC over its cryptocurrency launch claims.
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Florida's Money Laundering Statute Won't Affect Most Bitcoin Users
What's the potential impact of a recent court decision in Florida that centered on definitions for bitcoin and money transmission?
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Miami's Third Bitcoin Hackathon Was All (OK, Mostly) Fun And Games
Gamification emerged as a major trend at the third-annual Miami Bitcoin Hackathon this week. Here's our summary of the event:
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Justice
Father of Bitcoin Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty to Obstruction
A Florida man pled guilty yesterday after being indicted in a case tied to the now-defunct Florida bitcoin exchange Coin.mx.
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