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US Government Arrests and Charges Alleged ICO Fraudster
New charges have been filed against a New York businessman accused in September of defrauding investors through two initial coin offerings (ICOs).
SEC: Celebrity ICO Endorsements Could Be Illegal
Celebrities who endorse initial coin offerings may be in violation of the law, the SEC said today.
Amazon Subsidiary Registers Cryptocurrency and Ethereum Domains
E-commerce giant Amazon has registered three cryptocurrency-related web domains, online records show.
Canada Court Holds ICO Organizer in Contempt
A Canadian court ruled against the organizer of an ICO after it was alleged that they repeatedly violated orders to cease soliciting investors.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions: Bitcoin on Dark Web 'Is a Big Problem'
U.S. Attorney General Jeffrey Sessions is concerned about the use of bitcoin by dark markets online.
Regional Regulators in North America Are 'Closely Watching' ICOs
A new report suggests that securities regulators in North America are increasing their oversight of the blockchain funding model.
CFTC Aligns With SEC: ICO Tokens Can Be Commodities
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has published a new primer on cryptocurrencies, which includes statements about ICOs.
Top Secret? Microsoft Opens Door to Government Blockchain Use
Government secrets on a blockchain? Following recent security upgrades, Microsoft has launched a platform specifically for that purpose.
Obvious Bubble? SEC Committee Lashes Out at Bitcoin and ICOs
Mainstream institutional investors had some harsh critiques for the cryptocurrency and ICO token community at a recent SEC committee meeting.
US State Department Seeks Blockchain Boost Amid $10 Billion Reboot
Could blockchain underpin a U.S. State Department overhaul? Members of the department and blockchain startups are encouraged after a recent forum.
