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FinCEN: Money Transmitter Rules Apply to ICOs
According to a letter released today, FinCEN believes that companies launching token sales qualify as money transmitters, and must register as such.

CFTC Gives Green Light for Employees to Trade Cryptocurrencies
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has given its staff permission to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a report.

Menendez Hints At US Action on Venezuela's Controversial Crypto
A U.S. senator who has previously spoken out against Venezuela's newly launched "petro" cryptocurrency isn't done with the issue.

Lawmakers Renew Calls for US to Lead on Crypto Innovation
Following a U.S. Congressional hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain, three lawmakers are renewing calls for the government to embrace innovation.

US Securities Regulator Rejects BitConnect Records Request
The SEC has turned down a FOIA request related to BitConnect, citing an exemption commonly seen with records related to law enforcement.

CFTC Chief: US Should Tread Lightly on Crypto Exchanges
The head of the CFTC told lawmakers Thursday that any federal approach to crypto regulation should be "carefully tailored" to the risks involved.

CFTC Joins SEC In Warning Against Crypto Pump-and-Dumps
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued a warning about cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes.

CFTC to Establish Crypto and DLT Committees
The CFTC's Technology Advisory Committee created two subcommittees devoted to cryptocurrencies and blockchain in its meeting today.

CFTC Tech Advisors to Talk Crypto, Blockchain This Week
The first two panels in Wednesday's CFTC Technology Advisory Committee meeting will discuss blockchain and crypto-related matters, respectively.

Why It's Time Regulators Put Crypto on Notice
In the rapidly-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the SEC and CFTC are belatedly ramping up their efforts in fulfillment of their appointed duties.
