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Ben Lawsky: New York Can't Risk Getting Bitcoin Regulation Wrong

CoinDesk speaks to NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky about New York's BitLicense proposal and why he extended its comment period.

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ASIC Maker Seeks to Bring German Efficiency to Bitcoin Mining

German startup CoinBau talks to CoinDesk about its new, super-efficient bitcoin mining ASIC chip.

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Why Margin Trading Became the Scapegoat for Bitcoin's Price Decline

CoinDesk speaks to Bitfinex, OKCoin and others about margin trading and its impact on the overall bitcoin economy.

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How Cryptoagency is Building Bitcoin's Better Business Bureau

Cryptoagency.org is seeking to build a Better Business Bureau for the bitcoin industry, fueled by user reviews.

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Industry Chief: Payments Firms Warming to Bitcoin Partnerships

CoinDesk speaks to Electronic Transactions Association CEO Jason Oxman about bitcoin's future in payments and New York's BitLicense regulation.

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Academics Call for Revisions to New York's BitLicense Proposal

Two research fellows from George Mason University have suggested changes be made to the current BitLicense proposal.

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CFPB Warning Ignores Bitcoin’s Consumer Protections

The leading consumer financial watchdog agency in the US lists bitcoin's risks, but ignores its many superior protections.

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Wallet Service Integrates Bitcoin Payments with Social Networking

A new wallet service called 'Ninki' aims to be a social network for payments and streamline bitcoin payments.

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Should Bitcoin Users Trust Hosted Wallets?

Bitcoin users have had their confidence shaken by hosted web wallets in the past. So should they be trusted?

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Europe Inches Towards a Decision on Bitcoin VAT

Europe is mulling a decision on cryptocurrency VAT, but it's a small part of a much bigger puzzle.

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