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Another US teen charged with SIM-swap digital currency theft
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1 November, 2020

Another US teen charged with SIM-swap digital currency theft

The U.S. Justice Department has charged a 19-year-old who allegedly masterminded the stealing of digital currencies through SIM swapping.
PayPal, the Bitcoin wallet that isn’t really
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30 October, 2020

PayPal, the Bitcoin wallet that isn’t really

A closer look at the conditions and permissions of PayPal’s “Crypto Currencies Hub” makes some wonder if there’s any point....
IRS clarifies who needs to disclose digital currency activity
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29 October, 2020

IRS clarifies who needs to disclose digital currency activity

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has offered clarification on the rules around declaring digital currency activity in new guidance.
Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith files motion for dismissal of charges
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28 October, 2020

Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith files motion for dismissal of charges

Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith is seeking to have sanctions violation charges against him dismissed.
US feds propose changes to recognize digital currencies as money
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27 October, 2020

US feds propose changes to recognize digital currencies as money

The proposed rules include redefining ‘money’ to include digital currencies and lowering the transaction data-gathering threshold for cross-border financial transactions.
CFTC tightens digital currency rules for futures commission merchants
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27 October, 2020

CFTC tightens digital currency rules for futures commission merchants

The regulator addressed how customer protection provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act apply to digital currencies deposited by futures customers.
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