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Lawsky Outlines Revisions to New York's BitLicense in DC Speech

Ben Lawsky announced the latest revisions to the proposed New York BitLicense at a panel event in Washington.

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US State Bank Supervisors Issue Model Regulation for Digital Currencies

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has drafted guidance for regulating digital currency activity

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Australian Regulator: Bitcoin is Not a Financial Product

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued temporary guidance for bitcoin businesses.

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Chinese Official: Bitcoin Can 'Co-exist' with Fiat Currencies

Former vice-governor of China's central bank, Wu Xiaoling, has said digital currencies like bitcoin "could co-exist with fiat currencies".

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Living Room of Satoshi Reopens After Sales Tax Issues

Bill payment service Living Room of Satoshi, which closed in October due to Australian tax regulations, is back online.

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Why Bitcoin Needs Lawyers to Bridge the Technology Gap

As bitcoin continues to be taken more seriously by banks and regulators, the industry needs lawyers to help smooth out bumps on its way to mainstream.

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Western Union BitLicense Response is Pro-Bitcoin, Legal Experts Say

Western Union's BitLicense comment suggests it may be seeking to learn how it could adapt its services in the face of competition from bitcoin.

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CFTC Chairman: We Have Oversight of Bitcoin Derivatives

Bitcoin derivatives fall under the remit of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the body's chairman has claimed.

Timothy Massad, a former chairman of the CFTC

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Estonia: VAT Should Apply to Full Value of Bitcoin Trades

Estonia has told the European Court of Justice that VAT should apply to the full amount of digital currency trades, according to a report.

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LocalBitcoins 'Exploring Options' After Service Halt in Germany

New details have emerged from LocalBitcoins following its earlier announcement that it would halt services in Germany.

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