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Bitcoin Needs an Aggressive Legal Defense

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.

CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has said the agency is authorised to take enforcement actions against price manipulation in bitcoin markets.

Industry representatives discussed all manner of bitcoin issues at Bloomberg's bitcoin conference yesterday, but regulation was the hot topic.

By Tanaya MacheelNov 18, 2014

The Australian government has mentioned bitcoin on an official pension application form, which local experts say legitimizes digital currency.

By Jon SouthurstNov 14, 2014

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has published a set of new proposals that could an impact cryptocurrency users.

The Bank of Canada says it's “keeping a close eye” on risks posed by new forms of electronic money.

A conference in Singapore last week explored bitcoin's status as a currency and digital currencies' role in mainstream finance.

By Jon SouthurstNov 12, 2014

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