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Investor Group Optimistic in Fight to Stop Mt. Gox Liquidation

A group of investors are seeking control of the bankrupt Mt. Gox bitcoin exchange before its assets are liquidated.

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'Emergency Hearing' Could Lead to New Discoveries in Mt. Gox Case

An emergency court hearing set for tomorrow could enable the prosecuting attorneys to obtain new fact-finding abilities.

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Investor Group Offers to Buy Mt. Gox for One Bitcoin

A group of investors has offered to purchase troubled Japan-based exchange Mt. Gox for just 1 BTC.

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US Congressman to Submit Bitcoin Tax Bill

US Congressman Steve Stockman of Texas is preparing to introduce a new bill recognizing digital currencies as legal tender.

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The US Tax Man Speaks For The First, But Not Last Time

Baker Marquart LLP lawyer Brian Klein gives his take on the IRS's latest tax ruling on digital currencies.

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Mt. Gox May Still Hold $118 Million (200,000 BTC) in Funds, Report Suggests

A Mt. Gox bankruptcy judge has revealed the exchange uncovered a lost wallet with 200,000 BTC.

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Why Regulation Could Help Bitcoin

Many believe regulation would ruin bitcoin, but are there ways in which it could aid cryptocurrency?

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Bitcoin Businesses and Canadian Banks: The 'Catch 22’ Dilemma

In Canada, the current chances of bitcoin businesses obtaining a regular commercial services based bank account are 0%.

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Meet Roger Dickinson, The Man Behind California's Bill to Legalize Bitcoin

The California Assembly’s Roger Dickinson talks about his state’s neutral approach to digital currency legislation.

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Poloniex Loses 12.3% of its Bitcoins in Latest Bitcoin Exchange Hack

Withdrawals are once again live on Poloniex after it lost 12.3% of its bitcoins to hackers.

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