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Estonian Bitcoin Week a Success Despite Tough Regulatory Environment

The organizers aim to promote bitcoin in the Baltic state, which has previously seen a tough stance from authorities.

Tallinn, Estonia

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Japanese Politicians Take Interest in Growing Bitcoin Ecosystem

Individual Japanese politicians are interested in bitcoin despite the government's hands-off approach, as the local ecosystem goes post-Gox.

 MP Mineyuki Fukuda (second from left) meets with Jesse Powell and the Kraken team

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European Central Bank: Bitcoin a Risky Alternative to Euro

ECB Executive Board member Yves Mersch said this week that bitcoin is inferior to the euro.

Yves Mersch

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Coincove Launches With Plan to Become 'Coinbase of Mexico'

The startup now provides the Mexican market with a wallet and exchange service, converting peso bank transfers into bitcoin.

Guadalajara, Mexico

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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Political Contributions and Troublesome Banks

Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

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Thai Bitcoin Exchange Reopens with Enhanced Services

After a period of regulatory uncertainty, Bitcoin.co.th has relaunched as a full exchange.

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OKCoin and Huobi Discuss Bitcoin in China and Plans for Survival

Excessive price speculation and investor risk may have caused central bank clampdown, say Chinese exchange CEOs.

Beijing

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Federal Reserve: Bitcoin Potential 'Boon' for Global Commerce

New US central bank meeting minutes detail a lengthy discussion about bitcoin and its disruptive power.

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How Regulators Should Approach The Bitcoin Derivatives Market

Mercatus Center scholars recommend that policymakers use a “bottom-up” approach to regulating bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Businesses Detail Banking Setbacks at US Task Force Hearing

A panel of US bitcoin business executives said today it is difficult to build relationships with banks.

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