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Japanese Politician to Crowdfund Bitcoin Research Tour

Japanese politician and digital currency supporter Mineyuki Fukuda is now crowdfunding his study tour of US bitcoin businesses.

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Australian Government Portal Publishes Bitcoin Business Guidelines

The Australian government's business information portal now includes a 'Bitcoin for Business' page with guides on usage and taxation.

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Leading Altcoin Developers Speak Out Against New York's BitLicense Proposal

CoinDesk speaks with several altcoin developers about the potential impact of the BitLicense framework.

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Ben Lawsky: New York Can't Risk Getting Bitcoin Regulation Wrong

CoinDesk speaks to NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky about New York's BitLicense proposal and why he extended its comment period.

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New York Extends Comment Period for BitLicense Proposal

The New York Department of Financial Services has extended the comment period for the BitLicense proposal.

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China's 'Big Three' Bitcoin Exchanges: BitLicense Would Harm Overseas Markets

The CEOs of China's three biggest bitcoin exchanges have sent a joint letter commenting on the BitLicense proposal.

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Delaware Legislates on Inheritance of Digital Assets

Delaware has enacted a new law that allows families to access their loved ones’ digital assets after death.

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Australian Bitcoin Industry Reacts to Tax Proposals

The Australian Tax Office has issued guidelines on how it will tax bitcoin, displeasing some in the local industry.

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Chamber of Digital Commerce Proposes Small Business Exemption for BitLicense

The Chamber of Digital Commerce has filed its response to New York's proposed bitcoin regulations.

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Industry Chief: Payments Firms Warming to Bitcoin Partnerships

CoinDesk speaks to Electronic Transactions Association CEO Jason Oxman about bitcoin's future in payments and New York's BitLicense regulation.

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