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Right-Wing Reps Seek Bitcoin Powers in European Parliament

Last month, three European Parliament representatives filed a motion seeking to give member-states the power to regulate bitcoin activities.

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The Top 10 Global Bitcoin Regulatory Developments of 2015

Bitcoin Foundation’s Regulatory Affairs Committee chair Marco Santori rounds up the biggest global regulatory developments from 2015.

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Japanese Regulators Mull Data Collection, Audits for Bitcoin Exchanges

New details have emerged about a proposed regulatory framework for bitcoin exchanges in Japan.

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Report: Japanese Officials Draft Regulation for Bitcoin Exchanges

Japan's financial regulators are reportedly moving closer to creating a system for registering and overseeing domestic virtual currency exchanges.

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Armenian Central Bank Says Stay Away from Bitcoin

The Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia has advised its citizens not to use digital currencies such as bitcoin.

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Australian Central Bank Chief: Questions About Blockchain Remain

Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Glenn Stevens has issued new comments on blockchain technology.

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North Carolina Exempts Select Bitcoin Businesses from Regulation

North Carolina has carved out new regulatory exemptions for select bitcoin and blockchain businesses.

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CFTC Commissioner: The Blockchain Could Cost Wall Street Jobs

During a recent speech, CFTC commissioner J Christopher Giancarlo said that the blockchain could cut costs in the financial sector – and cut jobs

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Estonian High Court Asks Government to Clarify Bitcoin Stance

The Estonian Supreme Court has asked the country’s government to provide clarity in an ongoing court case involving bitcoin trading.

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Russia's Finance Ministry Wants to Ban Bitcoin, Not the Blockchain

In a new interview with CoinDesk, Russia's Ministry of Finance opened up about bitcoin and blockchain technology.

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