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Colombia Stops Short of Bitcoin Ban, Bars Banks From Industry

Despite fears Colombia would ban bitcoin outright this week, regulators have issued only a warning.

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Bitcoin Exchange Leaders Look to Rebuild Trust in Aftermath of Mt. Gox

The CEOs of Kraken and BTC China emphasized the need for building consumer trust today at CoinSummit.

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Vault of Satoshi Gets Full Money Services License for Canada

Canadian bitcoin exchange Vault of Satoshi is now a fully licensed Money Services Business in its home country.

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Denmark Declares Bitcoin Trades are Tax-Free

Denmark's Tax Board ruled today that gains from bitcoin trading are exempt from taxation, and losses are not tax-deductible.

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IRS to Tax Digital Currencies as Property, Not Currency

The US tax body has released a new notice relating to its treatment of bitcoin and other digital currencies.

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Tera Group Hopes to Offer First Bitcoin Swap

Startup derivatives exchange Tera claims to have created the first bitcoin swap, allowing financial institutions to hedge bitcoin's volatility.

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Poll: Vast Majority in US Would Rather Invest in Gold than Bitcoin

Although almost half of Americans know what bitcoin is, only 13% would choose it over gold as an investment.

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European Central Bank: Bitcoin Shouldn't be Ignored or Dismissed

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reiterated its position on digital currencies, saying they should not be overlooked.

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Europol Seeks New Powers to Clamp Down on Digital Money Laundering

Europol is urging legislators to provide law enforcement with more powers to fight digital money laundering.

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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Bankruptcy, Derivatives and Consumer Protection

In this regulation roundup, Jason Tyra examines the most significant news from the world's regulators and law courts.

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