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SEC Advisory Committee to Discuss Blockchain's Investor Impact
SEC officials will discuss blockchain at an event in mid-October, according to public records.
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.
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.
Trumping the IRS: Could the Timing Be Right for Bitcoin Tax Reform?
With the U.S. political field looking ripe for tax reform, the cryptocurrency community could soon get much-needed clarification on IRS guidance.
Blockchain Firms Ripple, R3 File Dueling Lawsuits Over Crypto Contract Dispute
Distributed ledger startups Ripple and R3 have become embroiled in a new legal battle over a cryptocurrency options contract dispute.
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.
GSA Official: Blockchain Procurement Prototype Is Moving Forward
The U.S. General Services Administration is bullish about a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed to streamline the IT procurement bidding process.
ICO Ban? Canada's Regulators Are Giving One Token Sale a Big Break
An ICO startup has been accepted into Quebec's regulatory sandbox, demonstrating how regulators there want to accommodate the burgeoning industry.
BTC-e Is Back Online, But Refund Efforts Are Anything But Smooth
BTC-e launched a refund option this weekend, but tech problems and scam attempts have complicated the situation.
Report: Canadian Finance Watchdog Has Concerns Over Blockchain Anonymity
Canada's financial intelligence agency has concerns over the anonymity of blockchain technologies, a report says.
