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Where SAFT Falls Short

Limiting ICOs to accredited investors almost feels like a retreat from the goal of democratizing capital markets, columnist Michael J. Casey writes.

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Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer Has First Extradition Hearing

Alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik has had his first extradition hearing after being arrested in Greece on charges of money laundering.

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Mexican Law Would Give Central Bank Oversight of Cryptocurrency Startups

Mexico's government is close to introducing legislation that would regulate fintech firms, including those that work with cryptocurrencies.

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Canada Confirms Tokens May Be Securities and Pacific Coin Is the Test

A legal deep dive into how Canada's recent ruling on initial coin offerings could impact the market.

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Courting Bitcoin? Nebraska Ethics Board Gives Lawyers OK to Accept

A top legal ethics board in Nebraska has weighed in on the issue of cryptocurrency payments for lawyers.

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US Lawmakers Seek Tax Exemption for Bitcoin Transactions Below $600

A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would create a tax exemption for some purchases made with cryptocurrency.

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China's ICO Ban: A Full Translation of Regulator Remarks

CoinDesk provides a translation of yesterday's ruling from China's regulators on the legality of fundraising via blockchain tokens.

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Coinbase Furthers Fight Against Cryptsy Lawsuit in New Filing

Coinbase is moving ahead with its appeal of a court decision from earlier this summer related to the failed cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy.

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Russian Regulator: Bitcoin Should Be Limited to 'Qualified Investors'

A new development in Russia hints at what a changing regulatory environment could bring for bitcoin users.

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Finnish Police Launch OneCoin Investigation Amid Global Crackdown

Finnish police have become the latest international law enforcement agency to take a growing interest in the OneCoin digital currency scheme.

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