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Arizona Moves One Step Closer to Accepting Bitcoin for Taxes

The Arizona Senate has cleared a bill that aims to allow residents in the state to pay their taxes with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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French, German Finance Ministers Call for G20 Crypto Discussion

France and Germany have called for the G-20 to discuss cooperative action on cryptocurrencies ahead of a summit next month.

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Korean Exchange Bithumb Is Accepting New Users Again

Bithumb is now accepting new investor registrations after a successful integration of "know-your-customer" procedures.

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Arizona Bill Would Enshrine the Right to Run a Crypto Node

An Arizona lawmaker wants to protect blockchain node operators from possible prohibitions by local and county governments.

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Hong Kong Orders Exchanges to Delist Securities Tokens

Hong Kong's securities watchdog has moved up regulatory actions against cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offering organizers.

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US Congress to Hold Blockchain Hearing on Valentine's Day

Two U.S. House of Representatives subcommittees will hold a hearing next week on applications for blockchain technology.

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Connecticut Lawmaker Pitches Crypto Transaction Fee in New Bill

A Connecticut representative has introduced a bill that would mandate a fee to transact with cryptocurrency in the state.

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US Lawmaker Wants Members of Congress to Disclose Crypto Assets

A bitcoin-friendly U.S. lawmaker is hoping to get members of Congress to disclose their holdings of cryptocurrency assets.

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ECB's Mersch Airs Concerns Over Crypto 'Gold Rush'

The ECB executive board member has supported recent criticism of bitcoin by Agustin Carstens, head of the Bank for International Settlements.

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Cryptocurrency Tops EU Watchdog's 2018 Agenda

The Europe Union's top securities watchdog has said that cryptocurrencies will be one of its top priorities in 2018.

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