Regulation


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US Senator Calls for Bitcoin Ban in Letter to Top Federal Regulators

US Senator Joe Manchin suggests the US should not fall behind by failing to act aggressively against bitcoin.

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Bitcoin is Legal, Says Central Bank of Cyprus

Despite disapproving of digital currencies, the Cypriot bank says it can only warn of the risks of using bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Alliance of Canada to Host Bitcoin Expo in Toronto

Bitcoin Expo 2014 is to take place in April and will feature 50+ speakers from across the bitcoin spectrum.

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Mt. Gox CEO Says Leaked Documents More or Less Legit

In an online chat conversation Karpeles says that he is not giving up on Mt. Gox.

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Why Regulating Bitcoin Won’t Work

Governments everywhere are increasingly taking steps to regulate cryptocurrencies, but whom does that actually benefit?

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Launch of Indian Digital Currency Laxmicoin Postponed Following Raids

The India-focused digital currency is on hold pending a statement on cryptocurrencies by the Reserve Bank of India.

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Japan's Top Regulators Suggest Mt. Gox Intervention Unlikely

Top Japanese financial organisations distanced themselves from Mt. Gox on Monday amid growing requests from customers for action.

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Central Bank of Jordan Blocks Financial Companies from Bitcoin

The Central Bank of Jordan has prohibited banks and financial companies from dealing with digital currencies, mentioning bitcoin specifically.

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Market-Based Reactions to New Bitcoin Regulation

Ultimately, if privacy becomes disrespected, the market can and will provide cryptographic solutions to restore balance.

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New Banking Task Force to Study Digital Currencies

A new US state bankers' task force has been formed to investigate new payment system technologies, including bitcoin.

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