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Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Prepare to Move Operations Overseas

Huobi and OKCoin issued new statements today, suggesting PBOC policies could push them abroad.

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Fear of Russian Ban Caused Bitcoin Moscow Conference Cancellation

Russia’s bitcoin “ban” threw digital currency enthusiasts to a point of canceling a conference, but confidence remains.

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China's Central Bank Governor: PBOC Won't Ban Bitcoin

The price of bitcoin rose on statements from the PBOC that suggest it will not seek to ban bitcoin.

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Ripple Labs' Grand Plan to Build a Global Payment Protocol

Ripple wants to build the best global payment protocol, and it needs talented people in order to do that.

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Lawyers Want Bitcoin Money Laundering Charges Dropped on Technicality

Lawyers representing two Florida men charged with bitcoin-related money laundering want to have the charges dropped on a technicality.

European authorities have busted a crypto fraud operation in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Serbia. (Shutterstock)

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Canadian Senate Meets Bitcoin Community in Fact-Finding Session

Representatives from the bitcoin sphere sat before Canadian senators yesterday – the first such presence on Parliament Hill.

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Bitcoin Price Drops 10% as Chinese Exchanges Stop Bank Deposits

Bitcoin prices sank under $403 after several Chinese exchanges made public announcements on their sites.

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BitAccess, CaVirtex to Speak Before Canadian Senate Committee Today

Members of Canada's bitcoin community will address a Senate committee today as part of its 18-month digital currency study.

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US Congressman Jared Polis Buys Bitcoin, Will Spend on Socks

Polis asked Robocoin to demonstrate its two-way bitcoin ATM to officials unfamiliar with the practicalities of the technology.

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US Congressman to Submit Bitcoin Tax Bill

US Congressman Steve Stockman of Texas is preparing to introduce a new bill recognizing digital currencies as legal tender.

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