Malta's Government May Test Cryptocurrency in Regulatory 'Sandbox'
A report by the Times of Malta suggests the country's government may soon be launching a novel cryptocurrency trial.
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Fintech Firm to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in South Korea
South Korea is getting a new cryptocurrency exchange – one backed by an already established fintech firm called Dunamu.
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'Big Four' Chinese Bank to Launch Blockchain Bancassurance Product
One of China's "Big Four" banks is close to launching a blockchain application for the insurance and banking sectors.
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New SEC Cyber Unit to Police ICOs and Other DLT 'Violations'
The SEC is making cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger tech a focus of a new cybercrime task force, announced today.
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Nigerian Central Bank Director: Cryptocurrency Wave 'Cannot Be Stopped'
A representative of the Central Bank of Nigeria opened up about his views on cryptocurrency at a technology-specific conference this week.
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BTCC to Cease China Trading as Media Warns Closures Could Continue
China-based exchange BTCC has announced it will be closing its doors to domestic trading, while Shanghai media indicates a broader crackdown.
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Sep 14, 2017 at 11:41 a.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Drops Below $4,000 as Market Turns Uncertain
Bitcoin prices fell below $4,000 Tuesday, a move that comes at a time when traders are uncertain of whether the asset's first-half gains can continue.
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Another ICO Conference Cancels in Wake of China Ban
A second conference on blockchain-based fundraising has been cancelled following news that regulators in China have formally outlawed the use case.
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Cryptocurrency Prices Rise Back Above $150 Billion as Investment Rebounds
Cryptocurrency prices rebounded heading into Wednesday, a trend that suggests China's move to ban ICOs may have a limited impact.
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Sep 6, 2017 at 3:55 a.m. UTC
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Uncertainty Lingers In China as ICO Exchanges Begin Customer Refunds
ICO platforms in China are reportedly now issuing refunds to select customers following warnings by the nation's regulators on Monday.
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