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Estonia’s decision to launch its own cryptocurrency may have its detractors, but it is seen as an integral step in the development of the cryptocurrency market

Estonia pushes ahead in race to issue first state-backed cryptocurrency

Many recognise Estonia’s plans to create a government-backed crypto-token as an important step in the evolution of the cryptocurrency industry as a whole

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Regulators around the world are struggling to grapple with increasing demand for digital tokens

Policing the ICO highway

The last year have seen a surge in initial coin offerings, with hundreds of blockchain companies issuing their own cryptocurrencies. Regulators are rushing to curb the worst excesses of this nascent market
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South Korea is now the second country to ban ICOs following fears that because they aren't properly regulated they pose a threat to investors' security

South Korea follows China in ICO ban

South Korea is the latest country to crack down on cryptocurrencies, citing concerns over speculation
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