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Republicans Pass New Crypto Legislation Regarding Registration Requirements

The House Financial Services Committee has approved new legislation that’s set to create a regulatory framework in the United States for digital currency trading. New...

Bitcoin Mining Giant Canaan’s IPO Postponed as Application Lapses

Cryptocurrency mining giant Canaan has reportedly let its application for a Hong Kong IPO lapse. Sources close to the matter said that the IPO...

Taiwan Attempts to Halt Anonymous Cryptocurrency Transactions

Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, has taken regulatory steps towards halting anonymous cryptocurrency transactions. The country’s highest legislative authority passed amendments...

Two-Thirds of Applicants Failed Malta’s Cryptocurrency Agents Exam

Less than 40 percent of the applicants for Malta's cryptocurrency agent certification have managed to pass the official exam. The large number of failures comes...

Malta to Help the Island Nation of Vanuatu Develop Blockchain Regulations

Maltese authorities are hoping to help their fellow island nation, Vanuatu, with developing a solid blockchain regulatory system. Vanuatu is admittedly still skeptical about cryptocurrencies with...

Malta Will See Two New Blockchain-Based Bills Launch on November 1st

The "Blockchain Island" of Malta has announced the date for the launch of its two new blockchain-based bills, which will take place November 1st. Blockchain...

Thailand Seeks Ways to Confiscate Bitcoin from Criminals

A money laundering watchdog in Thailand is looking for ways to legally confiscate cryptocurrency from criminals. Quite a few countries are either ignoring or are...

German Justice Minister Wants To Create A New Anti-Darknet Law

For those people who assumed the German government would halt its darknet crackdown in the future, a harsh reality is about to set in....

UK Darknet Drug Sales Flourish Since Government Banned Psychoactive Substances

The number of drug sales on the darknet continues to increase at an alarming rate. Not just because it is becoming easier to access...

Law Firm Steptoe And Johnson Ventures Into Bitcoin Technology

Many people in the Bitcoin world aren't too keen on regulation and legislation. That sentiment seems to be justified, as proposals such as BitLicense...