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Citi Digital Chief: Bitcoin's Economics Are Flawed

Citi's head of digital strategy doesn't think bitcoin is ready for mass adoption, speaking at a panel organised by his bank in London.

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California Regulator: Coinbase Exchange 'Not Regulated or Licensed'

California's top money transmitter regulator has released a statement saying that Coinbase's new exchange is not licensed to operate in the state.

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BBA, Payments Council Respond to UK 'Call for Information' on Digital Currencies

The BBA and the Payments Council have published a response to the government's 'Call for Information' on digital currencies, issued last year.

BBA and Payments Council

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Spanish Political Party Calls for Bitcoin Regulation

A Spanish political party has submitted a proposal to the country's Congress outlining the need for bitcoin regulation.

Spanish Congress

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Russia's Media Watchdog Blocks Bitcoin Websites

Russia’s media watchdog has blocked access to a few bitcoin-related sites, citing a court order from 30th September.

Russia

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Payments Veterans Seek to Unlock Blockchain's Power With Align Commerce

Align Commerce is using bitcoin as a method for moving value and the blockchain to provide tracking for payments.

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CFTC Commissioner: Market Manipulation Could Shape Bitcoin's Future

The CFTC's Mark Wetjen tells CoinDesk how his agency might investigate bitcoin market manipulation and why it may not engage the industry in 2015.

US, Government

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Coin Center Unveils Bitcoin-Focused Public Policy Website

Non-profit advocacy group Coin Center has launched its website with a focus on public policy issues related to cryptocurrencies.

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US Treasury May Consider Bitcoin Industry Concerns Over Banking Access

The Chamber of Digital Commerce will present data to the US Treasury on banking problems faced by digital currency startups at a meeting next week.

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California Delays Formal Decision on Bitcoin Regulation

A December meeting of California’s Department of Business Oversight did not result in any formal decision on bitcoin regulation.

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