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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Rumours, Court Cases and Taxing Times

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

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Canadian Government to End 'MintChip' Digital Currency Program

The Canadian government has announced plans to sell its MintChip digital cash service to the private sector.

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BTC China Dismisses PBOC Fears in Open Letter

The exchange published a statement reassuring Chinese investors that its operations will resume as normal despite regulatory uncertainty.

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New Texas Memorandum Outlines Initial Bitcoin Exchange Guidelines

A new memorandum from the Texas Department of Banking clarifies regulatory rules for state bitcoin exchanges.

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Bulgarian Bitcoin Tax Guidance May Leave Money-Laundering Loophole

Bulgaria has announced it will tax digital currencies as income, but some have concerns over documentation requirements.

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Chinese Bitcoin Exchange Huobi to Stop Voucher Deposits Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

The exchange is to halt voucher deposits due, in part, to possible restrictions by the Chinese central bank.

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Congressional Hearing Explores Costs, Benefits of Small Business Bitcoin Use

A US Congressional committee discussed the potential impact of digital currencies on small businesses on 2nd April.

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Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges OKCoin, FXBTC Report New Deposit Freezes

The Chinese exchanges say they have halted some deposit services following talks with financial partners.

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BTC38 Suspends RMB Deposits, Cites China Central Bank Guidance

Citing a shift in policy from the PBOC, Chinese exchange BTC38 announced it will suspend trading effective 2nd April.

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Cryptsy Founder Paul Vernon on Worthy Altcoins, Pre-Mining and Compliance

The exchange currently trades 157 cryptocurrencies and 70,000 active users, but it hasn't added fiat currency – yet.

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