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5 US States Poised to Promote Bitcoin-Friendly Regulation

In America, states are given leeway to pass their own laws. Which states could be helpful to bitcoin?

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Meet the British Crown Dependencies Vying To Become Bitcoin Island

Two of Britain's largest Crown dependencies are vying to attract cryptocurrency companies to boost their economies.

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Gallery: Chamber of Digital Commerce Holds Bitcoin Education Day in DC

The Chamber of Digital Congress met with Congressional staffers today to bolster bitcoin awareness in US congress.

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Banking Survey: 65% of US Consumers 'Unlikely' to Buy Bitcoin

A report from the Massachusetts Division of Banks suggests many consumers are still wary about bitcoin.

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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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