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MasterCard Seeks 'Level Playing Field' for Bitcoin Regulation

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

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Coinbase Enables Instant Bitcoin Trades with New USD Wallets

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

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The Importance of Keeping Crypto Crowdsales Accountable

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

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Chamber of Digital Commerce Taps Matthew Mellon to Help Ease Bitcoin's Banking Woes

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

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Dutch Official: Bitcoin Transactions Probably Not Liable for VAT

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

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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.

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Australian Senate Hearings into Digital Currencies to Start Wednesday

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

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UK Shadow Minister Outlines Bitcoin's Potential for Disruption

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.

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Finland Classifies Bitcoin as VAT-Exempt Financial Service

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

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Commissioner Claims CFTC Can Intervene in Bitcoin Markets

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

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