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Amazon, Walmart and Western Union BitLicense Comments Revealed

The NYDFS has published all public comments on the BitLicense, revealing concerns from Amazon, Walmart and Western Union.

By Pete RizzoDec 3, 2014

MasterCard has spoken out against bitcoin's perceived risks and called for a regulatory "level playing field" for payments systems including bitcoin.

Coinbase now allows account holders in 16 US jurisdictions to maintain US dollar balances for instant bitcoin trades.

By Jon SouthurstDec 2, 2014

Prepaid cards, Wall Street and first generation bitcoin companies have gone through unregulated growing pains – what can we learn from them?

By Daniel CawreyNov 29, 2014

Bitcoin entrepreneur and banking family scion Matthew Mellon will serve as executive committee chairman for the Chamber of Digital Commerce.

By Stan HigginsNov 25, 2014

While not yet official, there are hints that bitcoin transactions might not be liable for VAT in the Netherlands.

Bitcoin requires forceful and aggressive legal defense, not complicity with governments in crafting policy and regulations.

By Jon MatonisNov 24, 2014

The Australian Senate will hold its first hearing into the economic and technological impact of digital currencies this Wednesday.

By Jon SouthurstNov 24, 2014

The UK's shadow minister for digital government believes bitcoin could take power away from big banks and put it back in the hands of consumers.

By Joon Ian WongNov 20, 2014

Finnish regulators have classified bitcoin as a financial service, thus granting it VAT-exempt status.

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