The government agency is (again) auctioning the cryptocurrency specifically designed to eliminate the need for the government to create and distribute currency. *face palm* But hey, maybe you can get it cheap!
<h1>FinCEN Releases Advisory On Iran</h1>
A US Treasury division has released an advisory to financial institutions on avoiding (again illicit) financial interactions with Iran.
<h1>SEC Investigating Allegedly Fraudulent ICO By Blockvest</h1>
For starters, the agency didn’t like the company using its logo without permission.
<h1>Corporate Records Can Go On Blockchain In California</h1>
The governor has signed into law a bill that makes it legal to put certain corporate records on a blockchain.
<h1>SEC Investigates Possible Pump And Dump Scheme</h1>
Saint James Holding and Investment Company Trust and Cherubim Interests Inc. may not be as trustworthy as their names suggest.
<h1>Why A Bill To Define Blockchain Could Be ‘Dangerous’</h1>
After a bill aimed at establishing a definition for blockchain technology was introduced in Congress, a few in the crypto community raised concerns. Drew Hinkes, lawyer and co-founder of startup investment bank Athena Blockchain, was one of them.
<h1>Bill Creates Working Group To Create Definition Of Blockchain</h1>
A recently introduced House bill intends to create a task force to recommend a definition of blockchain technology to Congress. Couldn’t they just Google it?
<h1>Wyoming Legislators Trying To Create Blockchain-Friendly Bank</h1>
They want blockchain companies to know the state is “open for business.”
<h1>House Of Representatives Passes Financial Technology Protection Act</h1>
The recently passed bill would create a task force to monitor and develop tools that combat terrorist use of cryptocurrency.
<h1>Judge Sides With CFTC In Crypto Fraud Case</h1>
The case against My Big Coin moves forward.
<h1>Congressman Introduces Three Blockchain Bills</h1>
Representative Tom Emmer today announced the introduction of a group of bills intended to support blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
<h1>California Campaign Finance Commission Bans Cryptocurrency Donations</h1>
The Fair Political Practices Commission considered several possibilities that would have allowed cryptocurrency donations to political candidates, but ultimately rejected them all.
<h1>US Congress Requests Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Guidance From IRS</h1>
The current guidelines, begun in 2014, are still “preliminary.”
<h1>Texas Regulators Investigating Russian Crypto Firm</h1>
Another day, another alleged crypto scam.
<h1>New Europol Report Warns Of Cybercrime Threats</h1>
Europol yesterday published its fifth annual Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA), in which it highlights some common cyber attacks and criminal activities related to cryptocurrency.
<h1>Russian Lobbying Group Drafts Alternative Crypto Regulations</h1>
A group of industrialists hopes to improve on the proposed laws the national legislature is currently considering.
<h1>France Approves ICO Framework</h1>
The country pushes ahead with regulations even as Europe takes a wait-and-see approach.
<h1>GAW Miners CEO Sentenced To Prison</h1>
Josh Garza gets 21 months for a $9 million fraud.
<h1>House of Representatives Passes Bill To Expand FinCEN’s Duties</h1>
A bill enabling the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to investigate cryptocurrencies is now headed to the Senate.
<h1>Ripple and R3 Reach Settlement After 12 Month Court Case</h1>
After an ongoing court battle between Ripple Labs and the R3 Consortium, which initially began over an agreement for R3 to purchase five billion XRP, a settlement has finally been reached.