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Chinese Payments Association Wants Banks to Identify, Eliminate Bitcoin Activity

If news reports are true, bitcoin in China may have a new adversary in the Payments and Clearing Association.

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European Bank to Study Benefits of Integrating Bitcoin Technology

The Estonian bank LHV will examine bitcoin bank services and the use of the block chain technology.

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Why The SEC Delay Over Crowdfunding Rules is Stifling Bitcoin Innovation

Promised SEC rules on crowdfunding are months behind schedule, leaving cash-strapped bitcoin startups in a tricky situation.

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Bitcoin Price Falls Below $600 as US Government Prepares for 30,000 BTC Selloff

Despite recent positive pricing sentiment, bitcoin prices declined amid news from the US government.

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How Bitcoin Empowers Global Peer-to-Peer Lender BTCJam

The startup uses bitcoin to shift value around the globe, allowing anyone to borrow via its platform.

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International Federation of Accountants: Bitcoin Could Reshape Financial Ethics

The head of the International Federation of Accountants has said that bitcoin could revolutionize corporate finance ethics.

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Bitcoin Foundation Board Member Elizabeth Ploshay Joins BitPay

Elizabeth Ploshay is joining the payment processor to encourage charities as well as political campaigns to adopt bitcoin.

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Italian Parliament to Host First Bitcoin Hearings this June

Italian lawmakers will receive additional education on bitcoin technology at two meetings to be held this month.

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Isle of Man Outlines Plans for Digital Currency Regulation

The Isle of Man's Department of Economic Development is set to introduce controls on digital currencies such as bitcoin.

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Ripple Labs Joins Mainstream NACHA Financial Industry Alliance

Ripple Labs has been accepted into the NACHA Payments Innovation Alliance, a non-profit organization that oversees the ACH network.

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