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Timeline: An Overview of Bitcoin in India

An interactive timeline providing a detailed history of bitcoin-related events in India to date.

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Proposed California Bitcoin Bill Adds New Reporting Requirements

The California Senate Appropriations Committee has voted 6-1 to advance a bill that would create a licensing regime for bitcoin companies.

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OKCoin Restricts Bitcoin Deposits for US Customers

OKCoin has stopped accepting bitcoin deposits from customers in the US, citing regulatory pressure.

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Research Examines Blockchain Securities Under US Commercial Law

Cryptosecurities may not be subject to commercial transactions law under the US Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), according to new research.

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Commonwealth Governments Urged to Regulate Bitcoin

Commonwealth governments should regulate bitcoin, according to the Commonwealth's Virtual Currencies Working Group.

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Indian Central Bankers Go Public With Bitcoin Views

Several officials from India’s central bank have spoken out about cryptocurrencies during recent conference appearances.

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Bitcoin in China: An Insider’s View

Leon Li, founder and CEO of bitcoin exchange Huobi explores the current state of bitcoin in China.

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Nigeria's Central Bank Calls for Bitcoin Regulation

Nigeria's Central Bank has called out for bitcoin regulation in an attempt to curb money laundering and avoid international sanctions, reports claim.

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Spanish Authorities Clarify How Tax Applies to Bitcoin Losses

The Spanish tax authorities have clarified how the country's existing tax law should be applied to bitcoin losses.

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FinCEN Rules Commodity-Backed Token Services are Money Transmitters

FinCEN has issued a new ruling applicable to US businesses seeking to tokenize commodities for blockchain-based trading.

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