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What happened at the US regulators' bitcoin meeting?

The Bitcoin Foundation's meeting with a number of US government departments yesterday was productive and encouraging.

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Federal agency representatives meeting to discuss bitcoin

Representatives from a number of US federal agencies are attending a conference on Monday (26th August) to discuss bitcoin.

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New York state financial regulator issues subpoenas to 22 bitcoin companies

A number of bitcoin companies in New York have been sent subpoenas by the Department of Financial Services.

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Bitcoin Foundation funds DIY bitcoin wallet Coinpunk

The Bitcoin Foundation has awarded its second 2013 grant to Coinpunk, a DIY bitcoin wallet service.

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DATA reveals plans to get US government, states and banks on board with virtual currency

DATA's founders spoke exclusively with CoinDesk about their virtual currency regulation plans for the organization.

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Bitcoin industry leaders launch DATA, a self-regulatory body for digital currencies

Bitcoin's finest have launched a self-regulatory group. Will it be enough to mitigate regulatory pains?

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What the past and future mean for regulating bitcoin exchanges in the US

Ken Abe reviews the regulation and compliance challenges faced by bitcoin exchanges in the US.

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Bitcoin Foundation: 'FinCEN should clarify all virtual currency transactions aren't inherently suspect'

The Bitcoin Foundation has written a letter to FinCEN asking it to clarify virtual currency transactions aren't inherently suspect.

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Bitcoin Foundation forms committees for legal defence and regulation

The Bitcoin Foundation has created three legal committees to offer help and guidance to those involved in digital currency.

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Jon Matonis named Bitcoin Foundation's new executive director

Jon Matonis has been named as the new executive director of the Bitcoin Foundation, taking over from Peter Vessenes.

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