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Inching Towards Bitcoin Derivatives

As the bitcoin economy matures, derivatives exchanges will emerge to satisfy commercial hedgers.

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Polish Tax Authority: Bitcoin Mining Profits Subject to 23% VAT

A local tax authority made the statement following a request from a Polish bitcoin miner.

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The Five Biggest Threats Facing Bitcoin

CoinDesk looks at the biggest hurdles bitcoin needs to overcome before it can hit the mainstream.

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Bitcoin and Regulation: Lessons from the Early Days of Skype

Skype fought regulation at every turn, says former COO Michael Jackson, and bitcoin should do the same.

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Falcon Global Capital Hires Lobbyists to Promote Bitcoin in Washington

Falcon Global Capital is seeking to lobby on behalf of bitcoin on Capital Hill.

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Former US Mint Chief: Bitcoin a Serious Challenge to Government Money

Edmund C. Moy, former director of the US Mint, is now talking openly about the benefits of bitcoin.

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German Bitcoin Tax Proposal Would Sting Merchants Twice

Germany's Ministry of Finance is proposing potentially impactful changes to its bitcoin tax policies.

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500 Developers Already Signed Up for MaidSafe Project

A host of developers has registered to build applications and services for the company's encrypted and decentralized Internet platform.

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Spanish Tax Authority is Monitoring Bitcoin for Use in Illicit Activities

Spain is keeping an eye on cryptocurrencies to ensure they are not used for purposes such as money laundering.

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Canadian Lawyer Plans World's First Book on Bitcoin Law

Financial crime lawyer Christine Duhaime is planning to write the world’s first law book covering digital currencies.

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