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Will Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Pass Legal Muster With the SEC and CFTC?
As stablecoins see greater capital inflows and adoption, regulators will likely take a harder look at their compliance status.
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Jake Chervinsky
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Mar 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 2, 2019
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Exempt Cryptocurrencies from Securities Laws
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are seeking to exempt cryptocurrencies and certain other digital assets from securities laws.
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Stan Higgins
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Dec 20, 2018 at 8:33 p.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2018
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Don't Let the Crypto Circus in Congress Fool You
Washington understands cryptocurrency better than this week's circus on Capitol Hill suggests, writes Michael J. Casey.
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Michael J. Casey
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Jul 23, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 23, 2018
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House Rules Politicians Must Disclose Crypto Investments Above $1K
Members of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, must begin disclosing cryptocurrency investments that exceed $1,000.
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Muyao Shen
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Jun 20, 2018 at 7:42 p.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2018
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Washington State County Shuts Down 'Unauthorized' Crypto Miners
Washington State's Chelan County shut down three rogue cryptocurrency mining operations due to the power draw and safety risk.
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Nikhilesh De
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Apr 4, 2018 at 4:40 p.m. UTC
Apr 4, 2018
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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.
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Stan Higgins
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Sep 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 7, 2017
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Washington's New Cryptocurrency Exchange Rules Are Now in Effect
New regulations that apply money transmitter laws to cryptocurrency exchanges have gone into effect in the U.S. state of Washington.
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Stan Higgins
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Jul 27, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 27, 2017
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Pot-Friendly Bitcoin Startup Raises $1.5 Million
POSaBIT, a Seattle-based digital currency payments startup with a focus on serving legal cannabis outlets, has raised $1.5m in funding.
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Stan Higgins
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Jun 29, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 29, 2017
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Coin Center to Lawmakers: Blockchain Startups Are Best Advised to Leave US
A recent Congressional hearing saw the non-profit blockchain advocacy group Coin Center call for a federal approach to money services licensure.
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Stan Higgins
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Jun 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 12, 2017
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Washington Lawmakers Finalize New Bitcoin Business Rules
Legislators in Washington state have put the finishing touches on new rules for businesses that offer digital currency services.
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Garrett Keirns
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Apr 13, 2017 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
Apr 13, 2017
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