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New York City Councilman Proposes Bitcoin Payments for Fines and Fees

New York City Council Member Mark Levine has announced he will introduce a bill that could find the city accepting bitcoin for fines and fees.

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Industry: BitLicense Revision Leaves Room for Continued Debate

CoinDesk speaks to members of the bitcoin community to assess their reaction to New York's latest BitLicense proposal.

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Manhattan DA: We’re Watching Regulated Exchanges With ‘Immense Interest’

Manhattan district attorney Cyrus R Vance Jr has issued new remarks regarding his agency's interests in the bitcoin exchange space.

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Over 70 Bitcoin Scams Shut Down By New York Law Enforcement

The New York County District Attorney's Office has shut down more than 70 allegedly fraudulent bitcoin investment sites.

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BBA, Payments Council Respond to UK 'Call for Information' on Digital Currencies

The BBA and the Payments Council have published a response to the government's 'Call for Information' on digital currencies, issued last year.

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Lawsky: Bitcoin Developers and Miners Exempt from BitLicense

NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky has clarified the proposed reach of the impending BitLicense regulations.

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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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Industry Reactions to New York's BitLicense Proposal

CoinDesk asked industry representatives for their thoughts on the New York Department of Financial Services' BitLicense proposals.

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Bitcoins Affected by New York's BitLicense May Trade at Discount

Savvy traders could profit handsomely from the bitcoin arbitrage opportunities presented by a future BitLicense, argues Jon Matonis.

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