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Europol and Interpol Partner to Fight Digital Currency ‘Abuse'

Europol and Interpol have agreed to work together on issues related to the criminal use of digital currencies.

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Fed Chair: Bitcoin's Popularity Unrelated to Central Bank Policy

US Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen said the popularity of bitcoin doesn't relate to the public's perception of its monetary policy.

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Ukraine's National Bank Issues Bitcoin Warning

Ukraine's National Bank has warned against the associated risks that come with digital currencies such as bitcoin.

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The CFTC’s Not-So-Hidden Message: Traders Beware

Bitcoin law experts Brian Klein and Geoffrey Aronow explore recent rulings by the US CFTC and how they affect bitcoin traders across the world.

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Dutch Central Bank Research Head 'Not Opposed' to Bitcoin

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) head of research Jakob de Haan has issued new responses to pointed questions about the role of bitcoin in global finance.

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Europol: Bitcoin May Become Sole Currency for EU Cybercriminals

Europol has said in a new report that it believes bitcoin could become the go-to currency for digital criminals in the region.

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Mexico's Payment Restrictions Now Cover Bitcoin

Mexico's finance ministry has clarified its stance on bitcoin and placed a series of restrictions on transactions involving the digital currency.

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Why Bitcoin Can Flourish in China

International law researcher Aiga Gosh briefly examines China's economic history, its currency controls and the rise of bitcoin in the country.

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Russian Ministry Proposes Correctional Labor Penalty for Bitcoin Crimes

Russia's Ministry of Finance has developed a new version of its proposed law that would both outlaw and apply criminal penalties for bitcoin use.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: 21 Shocks With Bitcoin Computer Debut

21 Inc grabbed the lion's share of headlines and blog posts this week with an ambitious new product launch.

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