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Illegal ICOs pay quarter of SEC 2020 penalty haul
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16 November, 2020

Illegal ICOs pay quarter of SEC 2020 penalty haul

In its annual report for 2020, the SEC said its enforcement arm had collected some $4.68 billion in penalties, up...
Former CFTC chief joins Joe Biden’s transition team
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16 November, 2020

Former CFTC chief joins Joe Biden’s transition team

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair Gary Gensler is joining Joe Biden’s team, in a move that could benefit the...
Blockchain can make ICT supply chains more resilient: US study group
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13 November, 2020

Blockchain can make ICT supply chains more resilient: US study group

A U.S. study group formed to look into how the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted IT companies recommended blockchain as a...
Ex-Microsoft engineer involved in $10M BTC fraud get 9 years
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12 November, 2020

Ex-Microsoft engineer involved in $10M BTC fraud get 9 years

Volodymyr Kwashuk is charged with taking advantage of his Microsoft access to steal currency stored value such as digital gift...
FDIC seeks blockchain and DLT expert as legal counsel
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12 November, 2020

FDIC seeks blockchain and DLT expert as legal counsel

The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is looking for a new legal counsel to analyze and advise on matters relating...
Crypto Crime Cartel: Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift and the Anarchists
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9 November, 2020

Crypto Crime Cartel: Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift and the Anarchists

There is a rising wave of indictments and litigation finally bringing these exchanges—and their employees—to justice.
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