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FinCEN, US Secret Service and Bitcoin Foundation among witnesses to speak at major hearing on bitcoin

Patrick Murck, Jeremy Allaire and Jerry Brito are to speak at the US Senate hearing on bitcoin on Monday.

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US Homeland Security committee to explore bitcoin's potential in 18th Nov hearing

The US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is holding a hearing into bitcoin on 18th November.

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Bitcoin exchange CoinX is tackling the US market, state by state

CoinX is taking a step-by-step approach to US compliance, while also tackling European markets.

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Canada Revenue Agency says tax rules apply to bitcoin

The Canada Revenue Agency has issued an official release on how to treat bitcoin for taxation purposes.

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Senate committees to hold hearings about virtual currency

Two senate committees are expected to convene soon regarding regulatory issues related to decentralized electronic currencies such as bitcoin.

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Western Union: bitcoin isn't ready for international money transfer yet

Bitcoin isn't ready for primetime yet, says Western Union. But when it is, what will it look like?

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UK bitcoin exchange Coinfloor opens for business

New UK bitcoin exchange Coinfloor is banking on watertight KYC rules and constant contact with regulators.

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All you need to know about federal bitcoin law in Canada

Legal expert Matthew Burgoyne reveals how the Canadian federal law applies to businesses operating in Canada's bitcoin space.

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Hunger for bitcoin grows in Scandinavia as regulatory approach evolves

With Sweden hosting a 250-delegate bitcoin conference this week, Scandinavia is building a healthy bitcoin community.

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Bitcoin: the solution to startups' international banking issues?

Second-hand software site Half Price Digital shows how bitcoins can help startups avoid tricky situations.

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