Regulation


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Charlie Shrem Talks Prison Life and Bitcoin's Future in Ongoing AMA

Former Bitcoin Foundation board member Charlie Shrem is conducting an ongoing ask-me-anything (AMA) session from prison in Pennsylvania.

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New Hampshire Bitcoin Tax Bill Facing Defeat

A New Hampshire subcommittee has recommended that the state House of Representatives kill a bill that would let citizens pay their taxes in bitcoin.

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European Banking Federation Recommends Bitcoin Regulation

A major European banking trade group has called for governments and businesses to develop regulatory solutions for cryptocurrencies.

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Australian Bank Bitcoin Crackdown Could Fuel Startup Flight

A bitcoin business in Australia is eyeing banking opportunities abroad following a perceived crackdown from banks in the country.

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Circle Granted First BitLicense by NYDFS

Bitcoin wallet Circle says it has become the first company to receive a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services.

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Bitcoin as a Commodity: What the CFTC’s Ruling Means

Attorney Jared Marx discusses a recent ruling by the United States Commodities Futures Trading Commission, which saw it label bitcoin as a commodity.

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Bank of England Economist Proposes National Digital Currency

The Bank of England’s top economist has suggested that a digital currency based on bitcoin could alleviate monetary policy problems.

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ASIC Chairman: Blockchain Technology Has Potential to Change Finance

The chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has said blockchain technology has the potential to change the financial market.

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CFTC Ruling Defines Bitcoin and Digital Currencies as Commodities

The CFTC has confirmed that bitcoin and other digital currencies are commodities covered by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

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California's Bitcoin Bill Shelved by State Senator

California's AB-1326 bill, which attempted to regulate virtual currency businesses, has been made inactive at the request of a state senator.

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