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BitOasis Expands Bitcoin Purchases in the Middle East

Dubai-based startup BitOasis has announced an expansion of its bitcoin wallet and exchange platform.

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London Law Firm to Digitise Contracts Using Bitcoin Technology

A London law firm has announced plans to digitise its legal agreements using bitcoin technology.

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Bitcoin Startup Abra Moves to Launch Mobile Remittance App

Abra is gearing up to release its bitcoin-powered remittance app in the next few weeks, pending final approval from the Apple App Store.

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Bitcoin Groups and Law Enforcement Unite to Form Blockchain Alliance

A number of digital currency groups and businesses are partnering with law enforcement agencies on a new public-private discussion forum.

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Bitcoin is Exempt from VAT, Rules European Court of Justice

Bitcoin transactions will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.

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Deloitte: It’s Too Soon for Bitcoin to be Regulated

Multinational professional services firm Deloitte has questioned whether it is too soon to try and regulate bitcoin.

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E-Tailer Offers $23,000 to Catch DDoS Attackers Demanding Bitcoin

An e-tailer is offering a $23,181 bounty to catch those who launched a DDoS attack against the firm's site before demanding a bitcoin ransom.

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Blockchain Startup Everledger Wins Meffy Award

Everledger became the first blockchain startup to scoop a 'Meffy' at an award ceremony held in London on Monday night.

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Spanish Tax Authorities Issue Bitcoin-Related Probe for Information

The Spanish Tax Authority has probed at least one bitcoin-friendly business for information on the way it handles digital currency payments.

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Adam Draper: Investors Don't Want to Hear the Word Bitcoin

Boost VC CEO Adam Draper discusses his incubator's recent decision to begin using the term "blockchain" in place of "bitcoin".

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