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Hemant Taneja: Quality Entrepreneurs are Driving Bitcoin Investment

The General Catalyst partner explains what bitcoin needs to make the mainstream, and why it's so popular with investors.

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Central Bank of Colombia Says 'Bitcoin is Not a Currency'

Colombia issued its latest guidance on bitcoin on 1st April, clarifying its classification of the digital currency.

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Bitcoin User Files White House Petition to Amend Latest IRS Notice

A petition has been filed regarding Notice 2014-2, which controversially rules that bitcoin should be taxed as property.

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Ross Ulbricht's Attorney Cites IRS Guidance in Motion to Dismiss Charges

An attorney defending alleged Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht has moved to dismiss certain charges, citing new IRS guidance.

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ZipZap CEO: Argentina's Volatility Makes Bitcoin Look Stable

ZipZap CEO Alan Safahi tells CoinDesk about his company's expansion plans, and why bitcoin matters in emerging economies.

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Federal Bank VP: Bitcoin Threat Means Banks Must 'Adapt or Die'

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis can compete with bitcoin as currency, but not payments, said David Andolfatto.

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Are the IRS Capital Asset Rules Realistic for Small Transactions?

The IRS really does want you to declare capital gains tax when you buy things with bitcoin.

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Shrem's Case Postponed for Possible Plea Deal

Arrested bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem's case may be postponed to allow a plea deal, according to a US Attorney.

Charlie Shrem is the former founder of BitInstant and co-founder of cryptocurrency intelligence service CryptoIQ.

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PBOC Officials Discuss Bitcoin as China's Central Bank Stays Silent on Rumours

Two officials from People's Bank of China weighed in with differing takes on bitcoin last Friday.

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How Israel Can, and Should, Become Ground Zero for Bitcoin

The IRS has opened the door for Israel to become the epicentre of digital currency innovation, argues Michael Eisenberg.

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