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Coinbase
Coinbase to Face Trial over Possible Role in Cryptsy Exchange Collapse
A legal dispute between the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy and its former users is ensnaring one of the industry's largest startups.
justice, law, crime
By Stan Higgins
Jun 12, 2017 at 12:07 p.m. UTC
Jun 12, 2017
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brazil, court
Markets
South america
The Legal Future of Cryptocurrencies in Brazil
A legal expert argues that attempts to regulate Brazil's cryptocurrency industry at this stage are misguided.
brazil, court
By Jonathan Darcie
Jun 11, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 11, 2017
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Markets
Price-news
Headwinds or Tailwinds? How US Tax Reform Could Impact Bitcoin's Price
Are headwinds or tailwinds for bitcoin's price in store? That depends on Washington's ability to reform corporate tax.
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By Charles Bovaird
Jun 10, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
Jun 10, 2017
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Markets
Europe
Russia Likely to Mandate Identity Checks for Bitcoin Purchases
Russia’s deputy finance minister said this week that cryptocurrency purchasers will be required to prove their identity under forthcoming regulations.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 9, 2017 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2017
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Markets
Crime
Bitcoin Experts to Congress: Overseas Exchanges Are Enabling Cybercrime
A hearing at US congressional subcommittee yesterday saw discussion of the role cryptocurrencies play in cybercrime.
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By Aaron Stanley
Jun 9, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2017
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US army
Markets
Crime
US Army Guardsmen Convicted for Bitcoin Credit Card Fraud
Two members of the US Army National Guard have been convicted of running a credit card fraud scheme involving bitcoin.
US army
By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2017
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Localbitcoins
Libertarian Party Blasts Government Case Against Bitcoin Trader
A notable political party in the US is speaking out against the sentencing of a bitcoin trader.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 8, 2017 at 7:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2017
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Markets
China
Chinese Regulators Expected to Release Bitcoin Exchange Rules This Month
China’s central bank is reportedly expected to release new rules for bitcoin exchanges later this month.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 8, 2017 at 5:23 p.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2017
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Markets
China
China's Banking Regulators Push for Blockchain Securities Rules
The Chinese securities market needs new rules focused on blockchain in order to ward off potential risks, according to a new paper.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 8, 2017 at 5:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2017
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washington, capitol
Markets
Law
Virtual Currency in Washington State: What Changes in July
An overview of upcoming legal changes in Washington state that affect the virtual currency industry.
washington, capitol
By Vic Lance
Jun 8, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2017
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