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Bitcoin Processors Reconsider Marijuana Stance After New FinCEN Ruling

BitPay and Coinbase have responded to new federal guidance for working with US marijuana businesses with varying approaches.

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Charlie Shrem's Arrest: Government Harassment or Necessary Law Enforcement?

Did the arrest of Charlie Shrem constitute unnecessary harassment by the government?

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Congressional Leaders, Foundation Praise FinCEN Guidance

Government came out in support of FinCEN's guidance yesterday. But don't stop now, they added.

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FinCEN Declares Bitcoin Miners, Investors Aren't Money Transmitters

FinCEN stated that virtual currency miners and investors aren't subject to money transmitting laws.

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FinCEN: Bitcoin Miners Need Not Register as Money Transmitters

The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) says bitcoin mining "for users' own purposes" is not money transmission.

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FinCEN Sends Warning Letters to Unregistered Bitcoin Businesses

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has warned bitcoin-related businesses that they must comply with federal money transmission laws.

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Bitcoin Ideology and the Tale of Casascius Coins

Mailing bitcoin private keys on a coin-shaped metal disc could be considered money transmission in the US.

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Why Bitcoin Fungibility is Essential

If coin validation is introduced, bitcoin's fungibility will be seriously compromised.

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US Senate Hearing: Present and Future Impact of Virtual Currency

The Present and Future Impact of Virtual Currency hearing will take place today at the US Senate.

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Balanced Regulation Could Help the Good in Bitcoin Overcome the Bad

Crime is giving bitcoin a bad name. Could regulation help bitcoin fulfil its potential?

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