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Government-Backed Bitcoin Industry Association to Launch in Japan

JADA is a new advocacy group for bitcoin businesses in Japan that has industry and official backing.

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First Regulated Bitcoin Investment Fund to Launch on Island of Jersey

What is claimed to be the world's first regulated bitcoin fund will launch on the island in August.

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Former US Mint Director: How to Save Bitcoin From the Regulators

Former US Mint director Ed Moy explains what's wrong about bitcoin regulation and how the community can fix it.

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Philippines Startups Aim to Fulfil Bitcoin's Remittance Promise

Workers sending money home face high fees from 'legacy' payments services. Now some Philippines startups want to change that.

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Polish Finance Ministry: Bitcoin Can Be Used as Financial Instrument

The Deputy Finance Minister has released a document confirming that bitcoin may be made available to Polish investors.

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Michigan Attorney General: Bitcoin Poses 'Real-Life Risk' for Investors

Michigan's investors and consumers should educate themselves on the use of digital currencies, says Bill Schuette.

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How One Law Firm is Helping Bitcoin Startups Find Success

CoinDesk speaks to Perkins Coie about its role in helping over 40 fledgling cryptocurrency businesses get up and running.

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New Zealand Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Could Supplant Cash

The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand believes digital currencies could one day replace money.

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Bitcoin: A Means for Global Independence

As America celebrates Independence Day, CoinDesk looks at how cryptocurrencies are building a more independent financial world for everyone.

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EBA: Financial Institutions Should Avoid Bitcoin, Await Regulation

The European Banking Authority has warned that financial institutions should not buy, hold or sell digital currencies – yet.

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