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Marchés

Libertarian Party Blasts Government Case Against Bitcoin Trader

A notable political party in the US is speaking out against the sentencing of a bitcoin trader.

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Chinese Regulators Expected to Release Bitcoin Exchange Rules This Month

China’s central bank is reportedly expected to release new rules for bitcoin exchanges later this month.

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China's Banking Regulators Push for Blockchain Securities Rules

The Chinese securities market needs new rules focused on blockchain in order to ward off potential risks, according to a new paper.

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Virtual Currency in Washington State: What Changes in July

An overview of upcoming legal changes in Washington state that affect the virtual currency industry.

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New Hampshire Governor Signs Bitcoin MSB Exemption Into Law

The governor of New Hampshire has signed a bill into law that exempts digital currency traders from the state's money transmission regulations.

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Nevada Becomes First US State to Ban Blockchain Taxes

Nevada has become the first state to ban local governments from taxing blockchain use.

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US House Committee to Hold Virtual Currency Hearing

The US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on virtual currencies this week.

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SEC Wins $11 Million Default Judgment Against GAW Miners

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has won default judgments against cryptocurrency mining firms GAW Miners and Zen Miner.

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Nevada Lawmakers Send Blockchain Tax Bill to Governor's Desk

Legislators in Nevada completed work on a bill to block the taxation of blockchain use.

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The IRS is Due to Present its Digital Currency Strategy to Congress Next Week

Congress wants answers from the Internal Revenue Service about its investigation into bitcoin tax avoidance – and they’re due by next week.

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