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Hong Kong Official: Bitcoin Legislation Not Necessary

A senior Hong Kong official has said that the government does not see a need for legislation that would regulate bitcoin.

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Startups Speak Out on Russia's Looming Bitcoin Ban

As Russia prepares for a forthcoming decision on bitcoin's legal status, current and former entrepreneurs weigh in on their market strategy.

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Token Sales and The US' Impressionistic Securities Laws

Attorney Jared Marx discusses why securities law is problematic for bitcoin 2.0 companies operating in the US.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: UK Regulation Trumps Dark Market Collapse

CoinDesk has taken a look at the top bitcoin headlines across the globe.

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Treasury Report: UK's Bitcoin Startups React

This week's news that the UK government will seek to regulate digital currencies made waves in the local startup community.

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Top Global Law Firm: Virtual Currency is Here to Stay

Cryptocurrency's advantages mean it's unlikely to completely go away, says a partner at one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the US.

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Coinbase Joins Facebook and Uber in Internet Lobbying Group

Coinbase has become the first bitcoin company to join the Internet Association (IA), a Washington, DC-based public policy group.

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Why Bitcoin Regulation Lags Where it's Needed Most

Africa has significant market potential for bitcoin companies, but its challenging regulatory environment is deterring development.

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US Bank Regulator: Virtual Currencies Could Be 'Revolutionary'

Speaking before the Institute of International Bankers this week, the US Comptroller of the Currency discussed virtual currency.

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