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Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase Overcharges Customers, Bitcoin Pushes Past $10K
Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase Overcharges Customers, Bitcoin Pushes Past $10K
February 16, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin is back — the cryptocurrency reached above the $10,000 mark again, CNBC reported. Thursday (Feb. 15) was the first day in two weeks that...

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CFTC Commissioner Tells Cryptos To Self-Regulate
CFTC Commissioner Tells Cryptos To Self-Regulate
February 14, 2018  |  Blockchain

While the U.S. government determines its best approach to cryptocurrency regulation, a commissioner with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is advising crypto companies to...

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Regulators Press Congress For More Crypto Regs
Regulators Press Congress For More Crypto Regs
February 06, 2018  |  Regulation

The heads of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) are slated to testify in front of Congress on Tuesday...

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Across The Crypto Legal Bow, Lawsuits
Across The Crypto Legal Bow, Lawsuits
January 22, 2018  |  Regulation Roundup

And now begin the lawsuits. The regulators have been looking at cryptocurrency operators – and in the United States, at least, are firing shots across...

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Three Crypto Operators Sued By US Regulator
Three Crypto Operators Sued By US Regulator
January 19, 2018  |  Bitcoin

In the latest sign of regulatory action in the virtual currency realm, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against three virtual currency...

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CFTC To Discuss Self-Certification Process For Listing Cryptocurrencies
CFTC To Discuss Self-Certification Process For Listing Cryptocurrencies
January 05, 2018  |  Bitcoin

In response to concerns over bitcoin’s potential effect on the U.S. financial system, the nation’s derivatives regulator will hold two meetings this month to discuss its...

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Bitcoin Futures To Be Kept On Tight Leash By CFTC
Bitcoin Futures To Be Kept On Tight Leash By CFTC
December 07, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Wednesday (Dec. 6) that it is aiming to ensure that the integrity of the bitcoin futures contracts is...

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CME, CBOE Allowed To Trade Bitcoin Futures
CME, CBOE Allowed To Trade Bitcoin Futures
December 04, 2017  |  Bitcoin

CME Group and Cboe Global Markets got the green light from regulators to list their bitcoin futures, bringing more legitimacy to cryptocurrency, which has been...

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CFTC Investigates Coinbase Over June Flash Crash
CFTC Investigates Coinbase Over June Flash Crash
October 02, 2017  |  Blockchain

Coinbase, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, is facing an inquiry by regulators in the U.S. over a flash crash back in June that erased nearly all...

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