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US Regulators Say They Want to Avoid 'Hindering' Blockchain Innovation

U.S. regulators don't aim to suppress innovation in the blockchain industry, representatives said during a panel at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018.

CFTC's James McDonald, second from left, leaves the agency Thursday.

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Winklevoss Crypto Exchange Wins Approval to Trade Zcash

Gemini exchange has added zcash trading and custody services in New York after receiving authorization from state's Department of Financial Services.

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Crypto Self-Governance Touted as Solution to Regulatory 'Mess'

With the absence of formal rules leaving gray areas, panelists at Consensus 2018 argued that crypto firms should lead the way with self-regulation.

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EU, US Lawmakers Tout 'Sandbox' Approach for Blockchain Development

Lawmakers at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018 conference today argued that regulatory "sandboxes" may offer the best approach for blockchain innovation.

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US Regulators Need to Move Faster on Crypto, Consensus Panelists Say

Early industry investors argued that US regulators must provide clarity in order for investors to capitalize on blockchain opportunities.

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Congressional Candidate Vows to Gauge Voter Sentiment With Blockchain

Brian Forde, who is running for the California's 45th district seat in the U.S. House, is pitching himself as the crypto candidate.

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Justice Department Veteran Backs Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Tool

A former U.S. Department of Justice section head has been hired to help drive sales of Bitfury's Crystal, a blockchain tracking product.

The DOJ tied a Latvian national for alleged participation in a cybercrime group.

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White Shoe to Wild West: Lawyers to Launch Blockchain-Only Law Firm

A former Digital Asset executive and a long-time securities lawyer have started a new law firm that will focus exclusively on blockchain clients.

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Bermuda's Blockchain Strategy Goes Beyond Just Winning New Business

Bermuda's efforts to attract the blockchain industry may have started with regulation, but they won't end there, officials say.

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SEC Commissioner Cautions Against 'Blanket' ICO Classification

U.S. Securities Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce advocated against blockchain sandboxes and 'blanket' classifications of ICOs.

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