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Markets

Swedish Exchange Safello Aims to be 'CoinBase for Europe'

The fast-expanding company now accepts instant SOFORT payments from 86 European banks in 11 countries.

Swedish bitcoin exchange Safello introduced European wide instant payment

Markets

UK Bitcoin Exchange Coinfloor Opens Registration, Incentivizes Early Adopters

Coinfloor is now accepting registrations from users looking to conduct GBP-to-BTC trading.

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Europol Seeks New Powers to Clamp Down on Digital Money Laundering

Europol is urging legislators to provide law enforcement with more powers to fight digital money laundering.

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Markets

Financial Faux Pas Highlight the Need for Decentralised Currencies

Banks issue non-performing loans, credit card companies get scammed, insurers get defrauded – so why the focus on bitcoin?

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Saxo Bank CEO: Bitcoin is an Opportunity for Early Adopters

CoinDesk speaks to Saxo Bank CEO and co-founder Lars Seier Christensen about his support for bitcoin.

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Dutch Official Downplays Law Enforcement Need for Bitcoin Ban

One Dutch official is saying international cooperation, not a bitcoin ban, is needed to deter digital currency crime.

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Polish Bitcoin Exchange Bitcurex Targeted by Hacking Attack

Poland’s leading exchange temporarily shutdown today, following a hack which targeted funds in its users’ bitcoin wallets.

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Bank of England: Digital Currencies are Similar to Commodities

The Bank of England mentioned digital currencies in an article on the role of money in the modern economy.

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Finnish Firm Transforms Web Kiosks into Bitcoin ATMs

A father and son team are converting web kiosks to enable customers to purchase bitcoin.

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Policy

Luxembourg Opens Dialogue with Bitcoin Businesses in New Statement

In a move that signals a positive regulatory stance, Luxembourg has invited dialogue with digital currency businesses.

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