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UBS: Banks Could 'Absorb the Benefits' of Bitcoin

In a new report, UBS indicated it sees bitcoin's technology as capable of reducing financial costs while improving security.

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Bitcoin Banking, Solving ID Theft, and Why Regulators Should Love Pasties

John Law wonders if cryptocurrencies could secure your cash, BLTs could protect your ID and bitcoin is wrongly named.

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Japanese Megabank Mizuho Now an Official Defendant in Mt. Gox Lawsuits

Changes to a lawsuit against Mt. Gox in North America added Mizuho Bank and founder Jed McCaleb as defendants.

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Seeing Through Regulation, Banking on Bitcoin, and a Sheer Art Attack

John Law discusses revolution in regulation, putting competition back into banking and shares his outlandish bitcoin art ideas.

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Goldman Sachs: Bitcoin Isn't a Currency But Underlying Tech Holds Promise

The report, ‘All About Bitcoin’, cites bitcoin’s advantages and shortcomings – backed by statements from critics and supporters alike.

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Central Bank of Jordan Blocks Financial Companies from Bitcoin

The Central Bank of Jordan has prohibited banks and financial companies from dealing with digital currencies, mentioning bitcoin specifically.

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The Banking Industry's Varied Views on Bitcoin

Different banks are taking very different stances in their attitude towards cryptocurrencies. We look at why.

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The Evolution of the Bitcoin Clearing House

These may be the final months for large international bitcoin exchanges for retail purposes. What will take their place?

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Major Multinational Bank Trials Integration with Bitcoin

South Africa's Standard Bank, the largest in Africa, is piloting a functional bitcoin portal developed by Singapore company Switchless.

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Reserve Bank of India Pressed for Clarification on Virtual Currency

An Indian bitcoin enthusiast has pressed the RBI for clarification after it issued a virtual currency warning in December.

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