Regulation


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Bank of England: Digital Currencies are Similar to Commodities

The Bank of England mentioned digital currencies in an article on the role of money in the modern economy.

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Singapore to Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges and ATMs

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has announced new regulation of virtual currency intermediaries, including bitcoin exchanges and ATMs.

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Bank of Mexico Restricts Banks from Bitcoin Use, Reports Suggest

The Bank of Mexico has issued a warning on the use of digital currencies, but stopped short of regulation.

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Luxembourg Opens Dialogue with Bitcoin Businesses in New Statement

In a move that signals a positive regulatory stance, Luxembourg has invited dialogue with digital currency businesses.

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New York Now Accepting Applications for Digital Currency Exchanges

New York has indicated it will have regulation in place for bitcoin exchanges by Q2 2014.

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US Securities Regulator FINRA Warns of Bitcoin's Investment Risks

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the USA's largest independent regulator, has issued an investor alert about bitcoin.

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Mt. Gox's Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Won't Stop US Class Action, Lawyer Says

The exchange's latest bankruptcy filing doesn't protect all of its legal entities, a US lawyer for the victims suggests.

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Bitcoin ATM Company Refused Account by Bank of Ireland

The Bank of Ireland has allegedly rejected BitVendo’s application for a bank account.

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French Finance Minister Calls for EU Action on Bitcoin Regulation

A top French financial official is calling on the EU's ECOFIN council to consider far-reaching bitcoin regulation.

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Philippines Regulator Issues Warning on Digital Currencies

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, echoes similar statements issued by regulators worldwide.

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