Regulation


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Australian Lawyers, Bitcoin Groups Call for Clarity on Regulation

Sensible policy is needed to legitimize bitcoin for banks and assist consumers and businesses, say Australian lawyers and groups.

Sydney, Australia

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Bitcoin Industry Leaders Sound Off on New York BitLicense Proposal

What do industry stakeholders think about the proposed New York Department of Financial Services BitLicense?

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Dutch Legal Service Given Authority to Confiscate Bitcoins

The Openbaar Ministerie, a public prosecution service within the Dutch judiciary, can now seize bitcoins from criminals.

Bitcoin

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New York Reveals BitLicense Framework for Bitcoin Businesses

New York state has released its long-awaited guidance for licensed bitcoin businesses.

New York

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Bitcoin Features in Latest FinCEN Suspicious Activity Report

The US financial crimes agency has published a new analysis covering positive and negative aspects of bitcoin.

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First 'Live' Bitcoin Exchange Opens in Vietnam

Open-order exchange VBTC launched in Ho Chi Minh City recently, saying bitcoin's economic benefits outweigh the authorities' concerns.

ho chi minh city saigon

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French Government Outlines New Regulations for Bitcoin Market Transparency

The regulations call for bitcoin exchanges and other companies to report the identity of transaction participants.

French Finance Ministry

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Italian Authorities Issue Bitcoin Warnings, Urge Regulation

Three Italian institutions have issued new warnings on bitcoin, calling for legislation to eliminate regulatory ambiguity and illicit use.

Italy chamber of deputies

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Argentinian Money Regulator Mandates Reporting on Bitcoin Activity

Argentina's Financial Information Unit (FIU) cites the risk of money laundering as it mandates bitcoin reporting by financial companies.

Argentina

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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.

Miyaguchi JADA Japan