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Korean Regulators to Probe Bank AML Measures for Crypto Exchanges

Two South Korean regulators are reportedly launching an investigation of banks' implementation of anti-money laundering procedures for exchanges.

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US Hits Crypto Buying Service Payza With Money Laundering Lawsuit

The founders of Payza, which allows customers to trade in cryptocurrencies, have been charged with running an unlicensed money transmitting business.

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Waking Dragon? Asia's Token Economy Is Charging Full Speed Ahead

At the Token 2049 conference in Hong Kong, Asia's vibrant market for cryptocurrencies and ICOs took the spotlight.

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OECD to G20: Crypto Tax Policies Need Global Clarity

The global economic organization has called for agreement on new frameworks for the taxation of emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency.

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Exchange to Investigate Another Chinese Stock Over Blockchain Claims

A second Chinese public firm in a week is being questioned by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange over the authenticity of its healthcare blockchain claims.

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South Korean Financial Watchdog Touts Blockchain in Fintech Plans

South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to encoureage businesses to use blockchain tech in new payment systems and more.

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Korea Telecom Announces Blockchain For Network Security

South Korean telecom provider KT unveiled a new system based on a blockchain security-focused network.

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ABA to IRS: Create Safe Harbor for Forked Cryptos

The American Bar Association Section of Taxation issued some advice to the IRS regarding the taxation of cryptocurrency produced by hard forks.

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G20 Calls for Crypto Regulation Recommendations By July

Argentina's Central Bank chairman, Frederico Sturzenegger, said the G20 members are looking for "specific recommendations" on cryptocurrencies.

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Report: Russians Helped Venezuela Launch the Petro

Time Magazine reported Tuesday that the Russian government helped Venezuela develop the petro cryptocurrency with the support of Vladimir Putin.

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