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Senate Bitcoin Hearing Discusses Legitimacy and Challenges of Virtual Currencies

Don't bother running from regulation, said an agency director – because in the long term, there's nowhere to hide.

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Whether or Not Bitcoin Needs it, Regulators are Going to Regulate

What are members of the bitcoin community trying to achieve with the bitcoin hearings today?

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Bitcoin Foundation Plays Down Silk Road Connection at Senate Hearing

Participants will reveal differing opinions on anonymity and Silk Road at a key Senate bitcoin hearing on Monday.

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Federal Agency Responses Reveal US Government Attitudes to Bitcoin

The US Senate committee has revealed the responses it received to its previous requests for information on virtual currencies.

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US has Already Ceded Dominance in Bitcoin Trading

Less than 2% of worldwide bitcoin trading and real-time market making occurs within US jurisdiction.

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Anti-Theft Bitcoin Tracking Proposals Divide Bitcoin Community

Should bitcoin transactions be marked to prove they didn't come from criminals? Should identities behind bitcoin addresses be verified?

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What Exactly Does the US Government Really Think of Bitcoin? Here’s the Story so Far

We look at some of the more significant events in bitcoin's short but colorful legal history.

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New York state is considering issuing 'BitLicenses' to bitcoin businesses

New York's financial regulator will hold a hearing on virtual currency and consider a specific license for bitcoin businesses.

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BitPay and Ripple to speak at hearing held by US Senate committee on banking

The US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs is holding its hearing on virtual currencies next week.

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Bitcoin in the UK: HMRC suggests bitcoins are 'taxable vouchers'

Is bitcoin private money, a good or a voucher? CoinDesk looks at the UK government's stance on digital currency.

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