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SEC, CFTC, FinCEN Warn Crypto Industry to Follow US Banking Laws

The heads of three U.S. financial regulators warned the crypto industry to abide by banking laws in a joint statement published Friday.

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CFTC Chairman Confirms Ether Cryptocurrency Is a Commodity

CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert has just said ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is a commodity not a security.

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OKEx Korea Reviewing Decision to Delist Privacy Coins Zcash and Dash

OKEX Korea is reconsidering a decision to delist the privacy coins zcash and dash it announced in September.

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Canada's Blockchain Sector Wants Legal Clarity, New Report Shows

A report from the Canadian Digital Chamber of Commerce compiles fresh data on Canada's blockchain industry – including some promising salary stats.

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Bank of England Sets Out Rules for Libra Launch in the UK

The central bank has finalized principles the Facebook-led cryptocurrency project must adopt before a U.K. launch.

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US Lawmakers Call on Payment Giants to Exit 'Chilling' Libra Project

Senators Brian Schatz and Sherrod Brown have called on Visa, Stripe, and MasterCard to reconsider their membership of the Libra Association.

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How Anti-Money-Laundering Rules Hinder Libra's Mission to Reach the Unbanked

A "step-ladder" approach to know-your-customer (KYC) rules could help the Libra stablecoin reach those disconnected from the financial system.

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London Stock Exchange-Backed Nivaura Hires Senior HSBC Banker

LSE-backed Nivaura hired a senior HSBC banker to boost adoption of the London-based fintech's blockchain process for capital markets legal documents.

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Cryptocurrency Donations to Politicians Legal in Japan Says Internal Affairs Minister

Crypto donations are legal and do not need to be approved for political donations like cash or securities.

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German Finance Minister Supports Digital Euro, But 'Very Critical' of Libra

Speaking on a possible e-euro, minister Olaf Scholz said Germany "should not leave the field to China, Russia, the U.S. or any private providers."

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