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MENLO PARK, Calif.—In a theft described as “easier than robbing banks,” criminals are stealing more cryptocurrency from exchanges, and that’s driving growth in a cottage industry of services that allow for money laundering of coins, according to a new report.

BOSTON–With the recreational marijuana business now legal in Massachusetts—but with a dearth of financial institutions willing to serve the industry–the top federal prosecutor in the state has issued a statement saying his focus when it comes to cannabis will be on overproduction, targeted sales to minors and organized crime.

WASHINGTON—Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Acting Director Mick Mulvaney has named Brian Johnson acting deputy director of the BCFP.