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Winklevoss Brothers File Trust Application for Gemini Exchange

Entrepreneurs and investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have filed an application for a limited liability trust company in New York.

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Fed Official Outlines Bitcoin Risks for Community Banks

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has penned an informal advisory note to community banks regarding digital currencies.

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Australian Securities Regulator Puts Brakes on Bitcoin IPO

An Australian cryptocurrency firm is facing fresh delays on its road to debuting on the Australian Securities Exchange.

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European Court of Justice Official Proposes Bitcoin VAT Exemption

Bitcoin operations should be exempt from VAT, the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice said in an opinion document published today.

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Digital Advocacy Groups Critical of California Bitcoin Regulation

Digital advocacy groups speak out against pending bitcoin regulation currently before the California Senate.

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Timeline: Putin Adds to Bitcoin's Rocky History in Russia

Following Vladimir Putin's first remarks on digital currencies, check out our refresher on the tumultuous history of Russia and bitcoin.

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North Carolina Senate Committee Advances Bitcoin Bill

A legislative bill to include bitcoin and digital currency related business activities has advanced in the North Carolina Senate.

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Would an Encryption Ban Kill the UK's Bitcoin Businesses?

What impact, if any, would a UK encryption ban have on bitcoin businesses? A few company representatives have spoken out about the government's plans.

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Bitcoin Businesses Push for Relaxed Startup Rules in California

Seven bitcoin businesses have drafted a letter to California lawmakers following the state's most recent update to its proposed industry regulation.

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Jersey Asks Public How it Should Regulate Bitcoin

The Government of Jersey has opened a consultation period to explore the possibility of regulating virtual currencies such as bitcoin.

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