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Former Thai Finance Minister Calls for Crypto Regulation

A former Thai official is calling for brining proper regulation on all cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings in the country.

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US Congress to Discuss ICOs in Hearing Next Week

A subcommittee of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing next week on cryptocurrencies and ICOs.

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Ex-Trump Adviser Bannon Says Cryptocurrency Will Bring 'True Freedom'

Steve Bannon, the former White House strategist and right-wing firebrand, is now touting the liberating potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain.

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Japan's Crypto Exchanges Self-Regulate In Wake of $500 Million Hack

Sixteen cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan have formed a new self-regulatory organization, an effort that comes in the wake of a $500 million hack.

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Turkish Lawmaker Proposes National Cryptocurrency

Politicians in Turkey are reportedly eyeing on launching the country's proprietary cryptocurrency. 

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The Next Petro? Iranian Minister Reveals Cryptocurrency Plans

Iran's central bank is developing a cryptocurrency, though it has no plans to embrace bitcoin.

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Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Is Here, But Who's Involved Isn't Clear

Several companies have been so far linked to Venezuela's petro cryptocurrency initiative in the wake of this week's launch.

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Game Maker Atari Is Planning to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency

The maker of "Pac-Man" and "Pong" has struck a deal that will result in the creation of a new Atari-branded cryptocurrency.

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Coincheck Exchange Sees $373 Million Withdrawn in One Day

Since Coincheck partially resumed business activities following its recent hack, investors have flocked to withdraw millions from the exchange.

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Coinbase Cuts Off New Credit Cards for US Customers

Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase said Tuesday that its U.S.-based users won't be able to add new credit cards as a payment option.  

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